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The 2026 Rusty Nail Doggie Pageant

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 2:00pm-4:00pm

The Rusty Nail

The Rusty Nail is dog-gone excited to announce the return of our renowned Doggie Pageant on Saturday, September 13, 2025!

At the end of the day, only one dog can be collared as our champion and take home the grand prize. This event is open to all whether you're a pup parent, just a doggie lover, or if your pup isn't selected! Come join the fun for a good cause: proceeds from the afternoon's festivities will be donated to Animal Outreach of Cape May County!

About this Event

The official voting has ended! Contestants will be announced soon.
Event will be from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and is open to the public.
In partnership with the Animal Outreach of Cape May County, Tito's Vodka, and Collar & Bone.

Please note that you have to be present in-person on the pageant date to compete with your dog.

Rusty Nail Doggie Pageant

In partnership with...

The Animal Outreach of Cape May County raises funds and promotes initiatives to provide shelter, care, and love for the unwanted, abused, and/or abandoned animals of Cape May County, New Jersey. Their adoption program and spay/neuter clinic helps to greatly reduce the numbers of homeless animals in our county. By attending the Rusty Nail Doggie Pageant, you'll support their efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of Cape May County's most vulnerable animal population. Learn more at AOCMC.org.