🐾 Pawsapalooza 🐾
Where Vermont's Love of Animals, Music & Community Comes Together
Join us for an unforgettable day at the iconic Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, where pet lovers, local businesses, musicians, artists, and nonprofits come together to celebrate everything that makes Vermont special.
Enjoy live music throughout the day, shop from local vendors and artisans, meet animal rescue organizations, enjoy great food, and spend the day with family, friends, and four-legged companions.
Sunday, October 11, 202611:00 AM – 4:00 PMDog Mountain | St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Presented in partnership with Vermont Roots Music Collective and sponsored by Kwasnik Family Dental, with all proceeds benefiting Vermonters Against Animal Cruelty and Abandonment (VAACA).
About Pawsapalooza
Pawsapalooza is more than an event—it's a celebration of community.
Our mission is to bring together people who love animals, music, and Vermont while supporting organizations that make our communities stronger.
We're proud to partner with Vermont Roots Music Collective, whose work supports Vermont musicians through fair pay and accessible community concerts.
Proceeds from Pawsapalooza benefit Vermonters Against Animal Cruelty and Abandonment (VAACA), whose mission is to advocate for and support Vermont animals affected by abuse, abandonment, and neglect through education, collaboration, and direct assistance.
Together, we're creating a day that celebrates compassion, creativity, and community while making a meaningful difference for animals across Vermont.
Vendors
Showcase your business at one of Vermont's most unique community events.
We're looking for pet-related businesses, artisans, food vendors, retailers, nonprofits, and community organizations to join us for a day of shopping, music, and fun at Dog Mountain.
Whether you're a returning vendor or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you be part of Pawsapalooza.
Current Vendor Spotlights
Sponsors
Support an event that celebrates animals, music, and community while introducing your business to hundreds of attendees.
Your sponsorship helps make Pawsapalooza possible while supporting VAACA's work to protect Vermont animals.
Whether you're a small local business or a larger organization, sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels.
Music
Live music is at the heart of Pawsapalooza.
In partnership with Vermont Roots Music Collective, we'll feature talented Vermont musicians throughout the day, creating an energetic, welcoming atmosphere for attendees while supporting local artists through fair compensation.
Click below to learn more about our Featured Artists
Not your average blues band. Livin’ in the Blues is a group of talented and seasoned Vermont Musicians, who enjoy deep blues jams and playing music that is beyond ordinary. A wide variety of Blues with a little Funk keeps their repertoire fresh. Expect the unexpected!
A self-taught musician from St. Johnsbury, VT, Koa Phoenix creates original music inspired by life experiences, imagination, and a wide range of genres. With an evolving sound rooted in emotion, rhythm, harmony, and connection, Koa Phoenix strives to create music that resonates with and connects audiences.
Learn more about Vermont Music Roots Collective mission and support their non-profit
Volunteer
Pawsapalooza is powered by volunteers.
Whether you'd like to help before the event, during the event, or behind the scenes, we'd love to have you join our team.
No special experience is required—just a willingness to help create an incredible day for our community and for Vermont's animals.
Where your support goes
Pawsapalooza is more than a day of music, food, shopping, and fun—it helps animals in need.
Proceeds from Pawsapalooza will be split equally between VAACA and the rescue organizations attending the event, helping support the important work they do for Vermont animals.
Want to make an additional difference? Donations made directly to VAACA will help provide medical support to Animal Control Officers caring for stray and abandoned dogs.
When you come to Pawsapalooza, you're not just celebrating animals—you’re helping them. 🐾
Where Vermont's love of animals, music & community comes together.
Contact
Have questions about attending, becoming a vendor, sponsoring the event, or volunteering?
We'd love to hear from you.
Email us at gro.acaav%40tcatnoc