Saturday, September 14, 2025

It's time to let the dogs out: The Rusty Nail is dog-gone excited to announce the return of our renowned Doggie Pageant!

Think your pup has what it takes to become the top dog? Submit a photo and some background information about your pup to be entered into the public voting pool. The top vote-getters will compete in three thrilling categories: Best Style, Top Trick, and Musical Chairs. At the end of the day, only one dog can be collared as our champion and take home the grand prize of a $250 Rusty Nail Gift Card plus a bark-worthy doggie gift basket full of goodies from the Rusty Nail and Collar & Bone, a local pup-tique on the Washington Street Mall.

Submissions for the 2023 Rusty Nail Doggie Pageant are now closed. We'll see you at the event!