--- title: Dixon May Fair Weekend Boarding | Happy Paws, Dixon url: https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/dixon-may-fair/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Occasions](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/) - Dixon May Fair weekend # 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. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) 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. **Dates from the Dixon May Fair website** | 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](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-take-guests-from-out-of-state/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Dixon May Fair](https://dixonmayfair.com/) - [Happy Paws Kennels hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) ### Before your first stay - [Vaccination records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) current through pick-up day - A signed [boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) - Pets 16 weeks or older - [Bring nothing but your pet](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | 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 | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Dixon](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dixon/) - [Hours and holiday closures](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [Stay cost estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) - [Memorial Day weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/memorial-day/) - [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.com/book/) ## Price your stay Drop-off Pick-up Pick-up time By 11:30 AM Afternoon Dogs Cats Kennel class for your dogs Options My dogs share one kennel My cats share one condo Active military family Your estimate Pick your dates to see an estimate from the 2026 rate sheet. [Request these dates](#book-form)[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call](tel:+17076786600) Estimate from our 2026 rates (effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026). Your final total is confirmed at check-in. Military and 14+ night rates are the same reduced 1-dog rate; the estimator uses one, never both. [See the full rate sheet](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/). ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) I love this place and so do the dogs. They offers tours, have A/C and/or heat. They always look and smell super clean. They even filter the indoor air. They email pics of them playing. I have 2 large breeds that share a 1st class kennel. They even offer treats and baths. So nice to have a place I trust. Everyone is... Deanna M., Google review, July 2026 This place is fantastic! I have one super easy going dog and one that is very much the opposite, she takes a long time to be comfortable with strangers and can be aggressive. I chose Happy Paws originally because the dogs can go in and out without having to be put on a leash. I am so happy I made that decision. Now my... Kaylin B., Google review, May 2026 ## Boarding for other reasons you travel - [House guests with allergies or a new pet in the home](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/house-guests/) - [UC Davis winter break boarding for faculty, staff and grad students](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/uc-davis-winter-break/) - [Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/mlk-day-weekend/) - [Presidents' Day weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/presidents-day-weekend/) - [Veterans Day boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/veterans-day-weekend/) - [Mother's Day weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/mothers-day-weekend/) - [Thanksgiving boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/thanksgiving/) - [Christmas & New Year boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/christmas-and-new-year/) - [Occasions](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/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.