Dixon May Fair weekend
The Dixon May Fair is listed for May 6 to 9, 2027 at the Fairgrounds, 655 S. First Street, and Happy Paws Kennels is about five minutes from downtown Dixon. Fair weekend is not inside a holiday deposit window, so no deposit applies to a stay that begins May 6.
A hometown fair fills the town with crowds, music, livestock and visiting relatives. For a dog who dislikes crowds or a cat who hides when the house fills, a few nights away is the calm option.
Fair weekend at a glance
The fair ends on Mother's Day weekend. Check its website for the final schedule before you book.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 6 to 9, 2027 (as listed by the fair; please confirm) |
| Place | Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 S. First Street |
| Drive from the kennel | about 5 minutes to downtown Dixon, without traffic |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 9, 2027; regular kennel hours |
| Holiday deposit | Not applicable; the Memorial Day window opens May 24 |
Why fair weekend suits a short stay
Houses fill with out-of-town guests, doors open and close, and the town is busier than usual. A short stay avoids all of it. Drop-off is open every day, 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM; Mother's Day, May 9, is not on the kennel's list of closed holidays, but call to confirm.
If you plan to attend the fair yourself, a morning drop-off leaves you free for the day. A dog who is fine at home alone for an hour may find a loud, crowded day very long.
A Thursday-to-Sunday plan
Drop off Thursday, May 6, pick up Sunday, May 9. Three nights for one dog in a Business Class kennel is 3 x $59, or $177 on the 2026 rates. A cat is 3 x $35, or $105. If you collect after 11:30 AM on Sunday, add half of the nightly fee.
Two nights, Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9, is 2 x $59, or $118, in Business Class on the 2026 rates, and 2 x $52, or $104, in Economy.
Visitors from out of town
Guests who bring a dog to town for the fair can board it too. Dogs 16 weeks and older with rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella records can stay, and the boarding agreement and records can be sent ahead through the booking page. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. See out-of-state guests.
Sources (checked October 19, 2026)
Before your first stay
- Vaccination records current through pick-up day
- A signed boarding agreement
- Pets 16 weeks or older
- Bring nothing but your pet
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6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620
| Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
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- Presidents' Day weekend boarding
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- Thanksgiving boarding
- Christmas & New Year boarding
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Answers
Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call 707-678-6600 (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the boarding FAQ.
Is the kennel open during the May Fair?
Yes. May 6 to 9, 2027 are regular days. The first closed holiday after the fair is Memorial Day, May 31.
Can I walk to the fair from the kennel?
The kennel is about five minutes by car from town. Midway Road is a country road.
Do I need a reservation for fair weekend?
Reserving ahead helps; the kennel confirms every reservation.
What if the fair dates change?
The fair publishes its own schedule. Check its website and then request your nights; the kennel confirms each reservation.
Is Mother's Day a holiday deposit date?
No. Mother's Day is not one of the major holidays that carry a deposit. The kennel keeps regular hours that Sunday.
Happy Paws Kennels
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Send your dates and pets and the kennel will get back to you. Holiday stays need a 50% deposit 30 days before drop-off, so ask early.
6677 Midway RoadDixon, CA 95620707-678-6600
| Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
Check-out is by 11:30 AM. An afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly rate.