There is something genuinely liberating about setting off on a new shared adventure with your dog. Rosalia is exactly that kind of place. City Park on its own already feels like a vast, open garden, but during the festival it transforms into a lively dog friendly hub where owners and their four legged companions can enjoy the happiest moments together.
Dogs are welcome every day of the event, but if you can, it is especially worth visiting on Saturday or Sunday with your pet. The weekend program offers a particularly rich, experience focused lineup built around playful learning and shared moments.
Throughout both afternoons, a variety of engaging programs follow one another. In addition to obedience demonstrations, visitors can get a glimpse into the world of Hoopers, where even Hungarian champions take part. The program is further enriched by trick shows and dynamic dog dancing performances, all designed so that every participant leaves with something extra, whether it is a new command, a freshly learned trick, or simply a shared success.
Younger visitors will also find plenty to explore. They can meet friendly dogs, pet them, take part in guided walks and join in playful activities with students from a dog training school. The atmosphere is often so inspiring that some families even begin to consider adoption.
One of the most exciting new additions is the dog massage mini seminar, where owners can learn basic relaxing and mobility enhancing massage techniques together with their own pets. The session is led by cynologist Ildikó Lukács, who provides practical knowledge on how to make everyday care more mindful and harmonious.
• 12:30: Trick demonstration
• 12:55: Obedience demonstration
• 13:25: Hoopers demonstration, this year with dogs that have qualified for the World Championship
• 14:00: How to train puppies, demonstration
• 14:30: Stay-in-place competition. An exciting challenge open to any dog.
• 15:00: Partner trick and obedience demonstration
• 15:30: Dog dancing demonstration
Performers:
Orsolya Kriz: dog trainer, dog dancing competitor and instructor, founder of the Dog Dancing School in Budapest. She has become well known in the sport as a multiple national champion and European Championship finalist.
Tímea Illés: dog trainer, dog dancing competitor and instructor. She opened her own dog school near Dunaújváros in 2021.
Ildikó Alföldi: dog dancing instructor and competitor. She earned her dog dancing instructor qualification in 2024 and has also competed internationally with her dog, Roxy.