FAQs
Q. IS THERE A GOLDIE PALOOZA IN 2025?
A. Yes! Event is Sunday April 6.
Q. WHAT IS THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE NEXT GOLDIE PALOOZA?
A. Oak Canyon Park, 5305 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676. Please refer to the map.
Q. HOW LONG IS THE FESTIVAL?
A. 6 hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Q. IS THERE A PARKING FEE?
A. Yes! Please bring cash, Card payment will not be accepted.
Q. IS THERE A FEE TO ATTEND GOLDIE PALOOZA?
A. Yes. Online pre-registration is minimum $10/person, day of is minimum donation of $15/person (Please bring cash).
Q. IS THERE AN ATM MACHINE ON THE PROPERTY?
A. Yes, they will be located at the GA registration tables.
Q. CAN I PAY MY FEE DAY OF?
A. Yes, you may. Cash accepted only. $15/person (children 12 and under are free of charge + dogs are free of charge).
Q. DO I CHECK IN IF I PRE-REGISTER?
A. Yes. GA check-in tables will be located at the entrance by the General parking area and VIG check-in tables will be located by the VIG parking.
Q. can i attend the event if i do not have a dog?
A. Yes you may. Tickets are available online or day of the event.
Q. WHAT DOES VIG MEAN?
A. VIG stands for “Very Important Golden”. We first introduce it in 2018. This is a way to make a bigger donation to the rescue in exchange of VIG goodies.
Q. DOES MY VIG PACKAGE INCLUDE ADDITIONAL GUESTS?
A. VIG package is valid for 2 attendees. Children 12 and younger are free of charge.
Q. ARE OTHER BREEDS ALLOWED?
A. Yes, as long as they are dog friendly.
Q. ARE DOGS ALLOWED TO BE OFF LEASH?
A. Only when participating in the sports activities. Retractable leashes are strictly PROHIBITED.
Q. ARE NON-NEUTERED GOLDIES WELCOME?
A. Yes. All furends are welcome to the event.
Q. CAN I BRING MY PUPPY TO THE EVENT?
A. Please speak with your veterinarian. Only puppies who are done with their shots (usually at 4 months old) can attend the event.
Q. SHOULD MY DOG BE VACCINATED TO ATTEND THE EVENT?
A. At Goldie Palooza, it is our goal to keep our k9 attendees healthy. California law requires that all dogs be vaccinated against rabies. Please consult with your licensed veterinarian what is best for your dog prior to the event.
If an outbreak is occurring in your State, please make sure your dog does not have any symptoms before visiting us and consult your licensed veterinarian for advised vaccination.
Q. ARE THERE ANY RESTROOMS ON THE PROPERTY?
A. Yes! There are women and men restrooms with a wheelchair ramp. In addition, portable potties will be located at the VIG parking and GA parking.
Q. ARE THERE ACTIVITIES FOR THE DOGS AT THE EVENT?
A. Many! The list of activities will be announced closer to the date.
Q. CAN MY DOG SWIM IN THE “LAKE” OF OAK CANYON PRIVATE PARK?
A. Due to the quality of the water, absolutely not! Swimming in the lake is strictly prohibited.
Q. ARE THERE ANY WATER SOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE ATTENDEES?
A. Please bring your own water but there is drinkable water in the restrooms area. Ask for bottles of water at the registration tables and SCGRR will have water for sale as well as the food trucks.
Pool stations will be located for the pups to cool off if it is too hot that day.
Q. WILL THERE BE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP ME WITH MY INVALID DOG?
A. You can borrow a beach wagon at the rescue area but you will be in charge of your pup during the event. You will have to return the beach wagon before leaving the facility.
Q. HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER?
A. Please fill out the form at the Event details section or contact us at goldiepalooza2020@gmail.com.
Q. WILL THERE BE RAFFLES TO WIN?
A. Yes. Raffles are kindly donated by various companies (sponsors and vendors included). Raffles table will be located and organized by Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue.
Q. DO THE RAFFLE WINNERS NEED TO BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE THE RAFFLES?
A. Yes. We will not mail the raffles to winners.
Q. HOW CAN I DONATE FOR RAFFLES?
A. Thank you. Please contact us at goldiepalooza2020@gmail.com.
Q. WILL THERE BE VENDORS?
A. Yes, located at our Golden Village.
Q. ARE DRONES ALLOWED?
A. No, James Events productions only allow our professional photographer to operate a drone during our event. Please do not bring your drones to the event.
Q. WILL THERE BE FOOD TRUCKS?
A. Yes, we will have a variety of food trucks.
Q. CAN I BRING MY OWN PICNIC?
A. Yes, you may. Please do not forget to clean up after yourselves.
Q. WILL YOU HAVE GOLDIE PALOOZA MERCHANDISE?
A. Yes. More details to come.
Q. WHAT IS THE PROGRAM OF THE EVENT?
A. Please refer to the future announcement on the website and our social media platforms.
Q. WILL THERE BE A GROUP PICTURE?
A. Yes, time of the group picture will be announced on the program. Location is by the big open field.
Q. Will there be golden retrievers up for adoption at the event?
A. No golden retrievers will be up for adoption the day of the event. The pups are decompressing with their host families and need time before being adopted. But please, stop by the rescues booth to discuss about adoption and foster opportunities. Thank you for your understanding.
Q. DO YOU HAVE A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ACCOMODATION?
A. Unfortunately not at this time, but we are working on it.
Q. WHICH HASHTAG SHOULD I USE ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
A. #goldiepalooza #goldiepalooza2025 And please tag @goldiepalooza to be featured during and after the event.