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# Dedicated Doggy Festivals
'Pupchella' is an LA-Based Festival Dedicated to All Things Canine

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-08-18 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupchella
References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/just-for-fun/a28721715/pupchella-vanderpump-dogs-pasea-hotel/) & [travelandleisure](https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/pet-friendly-travel/vanderpump-dogs-pasea-hotel-hosts-pupchella-festival)

For those who prefer puppy parades to outdoor concerts, Pupchella is the ultimate destination.

Pupchella is a one-day festival dedicated to all things canine. The event—which draws its name from the iconic Coachella music festival—took place on August 11th at the Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. The event started with an "oceanfront human and barky brunch," which included [pupaccinos and house-made organic doggy treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pup-menu) for the pooches, and an omelet station for the owners. The brunch was followed by a puppy fashion show, and other fun activities such as doggy crown-making, glitter fur-painted tattoos, and a dog-friendly photo booth.

Organized by the animal rescue organization [Vanderpump Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-grilled-cheese-tomato-soup), the event also included an adoption center to help stay pups find new homes.

Image Credit: *Daniel Barrett.*

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 65% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Canine-focused Festivals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and immersive festivals that cater specifically to dog lovers and their furry companions.
- **Pet Fashion Shows:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fashion shows and events dedicated to showcasing trendy and stylish pet apparel.
- **Dog-friendly Photo Booths:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative photo booth experiences that are tailored for dogs, allowing them to take cute and memorable pictures.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the event planning industry by specializing in organizing unique and themed festivals for pet owners.
- **Pet Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create trendy and fashionable pet clothing brands that cater to pet owners who want their pets to look stylish.
- **Pet Photography and Memories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a business that offers professional pet photography services and unique ways to capture and preserve memories of pets.

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