ACE’s Mission: To elevate Northeast Louisiana through art, culture, and entertainment, creating events that build pride, attract visitors, and strengthen our community.
ABOUT WOOFSTOCK
Celebrating 10 years of community, creativity, and canine joy. Woofstock is ACE Development of NELA’s signature annual festival — a vibrant fusion of pets, music, art, and local culture. What started as a small community gathering has grown into one of Northeast Louisiana’s most beloved events, drawing families, pet lovers, vendors, and visitors from across the region. Be sure to bring pet food and cleaning supplies for our Shelter and Rescue Donation Drive!
What to expect:
- Pet Costume Contest
- Live Music
- On-site adoptions
- Pet blessings
- Rita Tucker Animal Advocacy Award Ceremony
- Vendor Village
- Food Trucks
- Family-friendly fun
Contests & Activities:
- Dog Races
- Talent Contest
- Best Duo (Pet + Human)
- Best Costumes
- Photo Ops for Rescues
- Photo Booth with themed props
- Dog Training Demo
- “Paw”casso Painting
- Digging for Treasure
- Largest and Smallest Dog
- Oldest Dog
- Kissing Booth
- Pup cups
- Much more!
From our Title Sponsors:
Delta K9 Solutions: A dog training demo showing you valuable tips and first-hand methods to help your dog understand and follow directions. Questions are welcome.
DKS Mobile Grooming: On-site dog grooming, where all the event day proceeds are donated to SOS Pets of Ouachita.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorships help fund festival programming, prizes awarded, live music, and keep family and pet activities free for our community.
DONATIONS
We are currently in need of prize bag items for small to large dogs of all sizes. Examples: toys, treats, dog beds, harnesses, clothing, leashes, etc.
Please reach out to Jessica Manes at aceofnela@gmail.com to discuss and confirm for pickup. A donation letter will be provided for tax purposes.
VOLUNTEER
Make memories and have fun by volunteering at Woofstock to help with dog, family, and kids activities.
- arts and crafts
- dog activities and contests
- assisting rescue photo booth
VENDOR INFORMATION
Registration begins in May 2026. Availability includes food trucks, artisans, makers/craft, direct sales, specialty pet vendors, snow cones, coffee, snacks(not hot foods) like breads, drinks, dessert foods, candy, community nonprofits and outreach, animal rescues, shelters.
Link will be added in addition to posting on our Facebook page, Woofstock 26.