Woofstock Festival
Southern Maine’s only family-friendly, dog-friendly food and beer festival.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
11 am – 3 pm
See you at Woofstock!
Woofstock is the FREE family-friendly, dog-friendly, beer and food festival held rain or shine on the last Saturday in July each year on the grounds of Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Road in Kennebunk, Maine.
Enjoy an afternoon of live music, food trucks, local craft brews and lots of doggone fun. There’s something for everyone including games, kids activities, a bounce house, dog agility courses, makers and craft vendors, giveaways and so much more!
Food
More than a dozen food trucks and carts make Woofstock a haven for foodies. Find everything from seafood and burgers to eclectic sweets and tasty coffee.
Beer
For those who love craft beer and local ciders, Woofstock’s Beer Garden is the place to be for 4 oz beverage tasters. Tasting tickets are available for purchase at the event.
Music
No outdoor summer festival in Maine is complete without good tunes! Enjoy live music throughout the festival, as local musical acts keep Woofstock rocking and a-rolling.
Vendors
Makers, crafters, nonprofits, veterinarians, pet services and sponsors present products and services for sale, provide cool giveaways, and share important information.
Parking & Woofstock Shuttle Bus Info & Locations
NEW FOR 2025: Dog-friendly shuttles to and from AWS!
Shuttle transportation generously sponsored by
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Kids Zone
There is plenty for the kiddos to do at Woofstock. The youth tent offers crafts, games, temporary tattoos and face painting! And don’t miss the bounce house!
Agility Zone
Stop by our indoor (air-conditioned) agility course. Whether your pup is a newbie or an old pro, they will enjoy trying to course – all pups are champions at Woofstock. Certified trainers will be on hand to help!
Vet & Pet Services Zone
Giveaways, treats and more are waiting for you and your pup! Swing by to meet local pet services businesses and veterinary professionals.
Giveaways & Shopping Vendors
The heart of the Woofstock Festival is the many vendors who share a love of dogs, cats and animals of all kinds! These makers, crafters, nonprofits, pet services and sponsors are eager to present unique products and services for sale, provide cool giveaways, and share important information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about Woofstock? Check out our FAQs to help you prepare for the best family-friendly, dog-friendly food & beer festival around!
There is no admission fee to attend Woofstock and no tickets to purchase in advance. The Festival is free. Beer tasting tickets can be purchased on-site once inside the Beer Garden.
Woofstock is rain or shine. There is no rain date.
Yes, Woofstock is dog-friendly. The Festival offers an agility course, games and other activities for pups. We encourage attendees to consider how their dog enjoys large crowds and how they do on leash. All dogs must be leashed while at the event. Please no retractable leashes!
Yes, Woofstock wouldn’t be the success it is without our amazing volunteers. Volunteer are needed the day before and the day of the Festival, in a variety of capacities – from helping set up, helping vendors unload, directing traffic, supporting trash & recycling efforts and so much more. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact our Community Engagement Manager.
No, we do not have an ATM. Most vendors accept cash, credit cards and digital forms of payment.
Like many large festivals in Maine, there is never enough parking close to the venue. NEW FOR 2025: Dog-friendly shuttle buses will be operating continuously during the Festival to/from the following satellite parking locations:
There will be a limited amount of parking at the Festival for those with disability plates/placards. Proceed down Holland Road to be directed to an accessible parking spot.
Attendees 21+ can purchase taking tickets for 4 oz samples from any of the 15+ breweries on site. For $10 you get 3 tasting tickets. Tickets can be redeemed at any of the beer tents. Most breweries offer 2-3 different beverage options. Because the beer is donated, all proceeds from Beer Garden ticket sales directly benefit pet veterinary care.
The food trucks do not provide their menus in advance. However, there are no restrictions at this Festival about bringing your own food or snacks should you have concerns about what food will be available to purchase.
Yes, we will have drinking water available for dogs and people. Please bring your own water bottle, as we have very limited cups. Look for “Gatorade style” water coolers, which will be located in the Dog Chill Stations and throughout the Festival grounds.
2024 Woofstock Map
Click on the map to download. Maps will be available to view at the Festival itself.
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Questions?
For more information, please contact the Woofstock Planning Team via email or by telephone at (207) 985-3244 ext. 200. Thank you!
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