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As summer nears its end and fall approaches, corgis and dog aficionados gather for a day dedicated to dogs: Corgi Con. What began as a gathering of corgi owners on the beach has grown into a convention (held in the Alameda County Fairgrounds) filled with dogs and vendors alike.
2024 celebrated ten years of Corgi Con with the theme “Camp Corgi,” bringing thousands of dogs (and their owners) to the event. The event ran from 10 to 5, with special events spread throughout the day, including corgi racing, the “corgi ninja warrior” obstacle course, and of course, a corgi costume contest.
Yes, there were plenty of corgis in costume, including cosplay classics like Disney and Marvel characters, plenty of hot dogs, and at least one Bob Ross. Owners who wanted to show off their corgis’ costumes could have them strut their stuff in the costume contest, where winners were chosen by audience applause.
While the convention was corgi-centric, other dogs were absolutely welcome, so there were dogs ranging from tiny pomeranians to terriers to Alaskan malamutes. The grassy venue gave them plenty of space to run around, while attendees could relax in the shade and pet the dogs in attendance.
As Corgi Con has reached full convention status, it’s no surprise that there were plenty of vendors there as well. There were multiple booths around the fairground area, selling good for both dogs and humans alike. Attendees could buy a new hat and t-shirt for themselves, get new treats and toys for their dogs, and purchase gear like dog-carrying backpacks and dog accessories. Attendees could also buy lunch from food trucks, which offered a decent variety of options, as well as snacks and desserts.
All in all, Corgi Con provided an entertaining day filled with very good dogs, which is exactly what attendees expected. Whether they were there to give their corgis a chance to socialize, compete in corgi races and obstacle courses, or just to pet a bunch of dogs, Corgi Con proved to be a good way to spend a sunny day.
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Throughout the day, over 5,000 dog owners and their pets gathered. Naturally, Corgi Con was all about corgis, but all dogs were welcome, so there were plenty of dogs of all sizes at play. However, the main events were corgi-focused, including corgi racing and a costume contest.
Of course we can’t report on a convention without mentioning the cosplayers, and there were dogs in all sorts of clever and adorable costumes. There were hand-crafted costumes, store-bought suits, and even some clever props for the contest, and suffice to say, all of them were adorable.
While the use of the Fairgrounds made it a ticketed event, the Corgi Con organizers put the venue to good use. There were watering stations for dogs to hydrate and play in pools, food trucks for attendees to grab a bite, and even photo booths for pet photography. The grassy fields of the fairground also gave dogs plenty of space to run, and attendees some shady spots to sit down and relax.
Naturally, a convention means vendors aplenty as well. Attendees could get a new squeaky toy for their furry friends or a corgi plushie for themselves, buy dog treats, learn about dog-focused nonprofit organizations, or get a new t-shirt. There was even an Instagram famous corgi or two in attendance, so yes, even Corgi Con has celebrity guests.
Over the years, Corgi Con has grown in scale to the point where the move to the Fairgrounds was a necessity, but it is truly a proper convention now (give or take people waiting in line for panels). Overall, it made for a fun day filled with happy dogs, which is all any corgi lovers could have asked for.
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