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Let’s Unleash the LOVE!
You’re officially invited to join us on Saturday, February 7 for Joybound’s third-annual Unleash the LOVE event at our Walnut Creek headquarters! We’re going all out, with 2026’s festivities being bigger than ever before!
- Adoptable animals from shelters and rescue groups across Northern California
- Food trucks
- A beer garden
- Live music
- Pre-festival, dog-friendly Fun Run & Walk (paid registration required)
- Face painting
- Games and activities
- And much more!
Event Details
Date & Time
Saturday, February 7 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tickets & Registration
Admission to the Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon is free, but guests are encouraged to RSVP ahead of time on Eventbrite. If you’re interested in participating in the Unleash the LOVE: Fun Run & Walk, tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids (under 18 years old), and can also be purchased on Eventbrite (select “Fun Run” on the dropdown button).
Location
The Fun Run & Walk
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
For the first time ever, we’re hosting “Tails on the Trail,” a pre-festival Fun Run & Walk! We will have two routes available, and pets are welcome to join walkers or runners on either route:
- Walking participants can enjoy a 1-mile easy-paced walk.
- Running participants can challenge themselves to a lightly competitive 3.1 mile/5k run.
Race entries are $25 for adults and $15 for kids (under 18 years old), and can be purchased on Eventbrite (select “Fun Run” on the dropdown button). Plus, every entry comes with a collectable Unleash the LOVE: Fun Run & Walk shirt!
The Festival & Adopt-a-thon
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Entry to our Festival & Adopt-a-thon is free, do don’t hesitate to bring the whole family for an afternoon bounding with joy! We’ll have:
- Adoptable animals from shelters and rescue groups across Northern California
- Food trucks
- A beer garden
- Live music
- Face painting
- Games and activities
- And much more!
We can’t wait to see you there! Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. Can’t join us but want to support Joybound People & Pets? Make a gift today!
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our sponsors, partners, and vendors who make Joybound’s incredible events like this possible. If you are interested in getting involved as an event sponsor or event vendor, please view our online Unleash the LOVE sponsorship packet or contact our team at [email protected].
