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Two teens in Dog Daze T-shirts pose with Sparky the Fire Dog and a green frog mascot at a previous Trussville Dog Daze festival — Trussville Dog Daze 2026 offers fun for all ages. (Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce)

One of summer’s biggest community celebrations is almost here! Trussville Dog Daze 2026 returns for its 45th year on Saturday, August 1, bringing a full day of live music, delicious food, shopping and family-friendly fun to the historic East Mall.

This beloved Trussville tradition has something for every age, from kids’ activities and local vendors to adorable pups and local entertainment. Best of all? Admission is free!

Read on for four reasons you and your family won’t want to miss this end-of-summer event.

What are the details for Trussville Dog Daze 2026?

Families and a dog stroll past vendor tents at a previous Trussville Dog Daze festival on a sunny summer day — Trussville Dog Daze 2026 (Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce)

What: Trussville Dog Daze 2026, hosted by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Trussville and presented by Trussville Gas and Water
Date: Sat, Aug 1, 2026
Time: 10AM–4PM
Where: Historic East Mall, 301 Parkway Dr, Trussville, AL 35173
Cost: Free admission

Need a break from the summer heat? Dog Daze will feature shaded seating areas, misting stations and even a splash pad where dogs can cool off throughout the day. You can also cool off inside Cahaba Elementary Gym during the Mascot Meet & Greet or stop by the Historical Museum for a tour inside Heritage Hall.

1. Trussville Dog Daze features local entertainment all day

Highway 11 Band performing live on the steps of Cahaba Elementary School at a previous Trussville Dog Daze festival — Hear Highway 11 Band perform live at Trussville Dog Daze 2026. (Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce)

One of the most exciting parts of Trussville Dog Daze is the live, local entertainment. All of the action will be held in one convenient spot: the Historic East Mall in front of Cahaba Elementary School.

During the event, the steps of Cahaba Elementary School transform into a mini amphitheater, giving festival goers a front-row seat to performances from local musicians, student groups and community organizations throughout the day.

Here’s who will be performing and when:

All Day DJ: Rockin Russ, Puttin on the Ritz DJ Service
10AM: Highway 11 Band
11:00AM: Miss Kelley’s School of Dance
11:30AM: Trussville Children’s Theater
12PM: Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Cheerleaders
12:15PM: Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Dance Team
12:30PM: Hewitt-Trussville High School State Champ Meet and Greet
1PM: Trussville Senior Center Line Dancers
1:30PM: Birmingham Martial Arts Demonstration
2:30PM: Pup Strut Doggy Competition
3:30PM: Chris Mills, Solo Performer

2. Trussville Dog Daze is packed with family-friendly fun

Children playing an inflatable dart board game at a previous Trussville Dog Daze festival Kids Zone — Kids will love the activities at Trussville Dog Daze 2026. (Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce)

Bringing the whole family? You’re in luck. One of the most popular areas at Trussville Dog Daze is the gated Kids Area, where little ones can run, play and have a blast.

Here’s what’s waiting for your kids:

Dunking booth
FREE face painting
FREE Foam dance party
FREE Balloon creations
Inflatable games
Misting Stations
Touch that Truck

Looking for even more fun? Stop by the Fun Source Kid Zone inside the kids area, where kiddos of all ages can enjoy additional rides and inflatables throughout the day. Unlimited armbands are available for $25 (cash and venmo only!), with proceeds benefiting the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund.

Tip: If temperatures start to climb, take advantage of the misting stations or head indoors for the Mascot Meet & Greet at Cahaba Elementary Gym or the museum inside Heritage Hall.

3. Experience 100+ food + booth vendors

Festival-goers ordering from the DonutNV food trailer, serving hot donuts and fresh squeezed lemonade, at a previous Trussville Dog Daze event — Fill up on local food and drinks at Trussville Dog Daze on August 1, 2026. (Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce)

Whether you’re on the hunt for handmade gifts, cool artwork or fresh local goods, you’ll have plenty to browse.

This year’s Trussville Dog Daze features more than 100 local vendors, making it the perfect opportunity to shop small while supporting local businesses.

Plus—food! When hunger strikes, you’ll find lots of tasty choices to grab a bite. Some include:

DonutNV
El Compa Taco
Papa B’s Bama Boiled Peanuts
Papa Queso’s Grilled Cheese
RoTan Lemonade
Snowie Yummy Ice
+ several more!

4. Enter your dog into the Pup Strut to win prizes

A black and white French Bulldog wearing a spiked harness sits on a leash at Trussville Dog Daze, tongue out and ready to strut

A happy yellow Labrador wearing a festive bandana relaxes on the grass at Trussville Dog Daze, tongue out and eyes squinting with joy

_{Watch local pups walk the runway at the Trussville Dog Daze 2026 Pup Strut. (Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce)}

It wouldn’t be Trussville Dog Daze without the crowd-favorite Pup Strut. Expect plenty of tail wags and fashionable fur-bulous outfits as local pups strut their stuff down the runway for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights.

Think your four-legged friend has what it takes? Register at the Fencing Unlimited tent by 2PM on Saturday, August 1, for a chance to win. There is a $5 donation fee to enter and the money raised will go to Cahaba Dog Park.

Tip: If you plan to take your dog to the event, don’t forget a leash and disposable doggie bags to help keep the festival grounds enjoyable for everyone.

Whether you’re cheering on the Pup Strut, shopping local vendors or enjoying the live entertainment Trussville Dog Daze is the perfect way to celebrate the final days of summer.

For more festival information and a complete list of sponsors, visit Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce’s website.

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