Pooch Plunge

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Get ready to make a splash on Saturday, September 6 at Blackberry Farm Pools—it’s the ulti-mutt pool party for pups!

Choose your splash time: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., or noon—each session is 45 minutes of tail-wagging fun.

Registration opens July 22 for residents and July 29 for non-residents—don’t paws, these spots fill up fast!

Each dog must be registered individually, but one handler can lead the pack (up to two dogs).

Event Rules

Two dogs per handler
Humans are not allowed in the water
Aggressive dogs will be asked to leave and will not be refunded
Owners may not physically force their dogs into the water
All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations
Lifeguards on duty, dogs swim at owner's risk

Spring 2025 Event Recap

Now occurring twice yearly, Pooch Plunge returned for the eighth year and for the first time in spring on Saturday, March 29, 2025. More than 160 playful pooches took over the Blackberry Farm pools, making a splash and having a blast. Dogs met new pooch pals in the grassy area and played with the agility and dog toys provided, making it an unforgettable day of tail-wagging fun.

Event Photos

Pricing

Resident Dogs: $10

Non-Resident Dogs: $12

Each dog must be registered separately. Maximum of two dogs per handler.