DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026

TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

LOCATION: Celebration Gardens, 1871 Minnesota Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

For 20 years, our annual fundraiser has been a beloved tradition for our rescue community - beginning in November as Pugsgiving, evolving through new seasons and locations, and now returning to the Orlando area with a fresh look and feel.

This year, we’re excited to turn the page and introduce Pugs in Bloom at Celebration Gardens - a reimagined event with a new name, a beautiful garden setting, and flexible ticket options designed to welcome everyone.

The name Pugs in Bloom is a nod to what we see every day in rescue - pugs who arrive broken, uncertain, or forgotten, and slowly blossom in foster care with love, medical support, and patience. Whether you’re stopping by to say hello, meet adoptable pugs, shop the Pug Market, or join us for lunch in the gardens, Pugs in Bloom celebrates rescue, community, and the joy these dogs bring into our lives.

With 22 years of rescue behind us and the future ahead, Pugs in Bloom reflects how our mission continues to grow to meet the changing realities of rescue.

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Celebration Gardens is a beautiful garden setting for our family and dog friendly event with plenty of free onsite parking.

Garden Entry Ticket: $20 - Available for purchased at the event
PLEASE NOTE: Entry is free for kids 10 and under but over 10 must purchase a ticket.

🌸 Reserve your pug's spot in The Pug Portrait Garden! 🌸
Professional floral portraits of your pug by The PAWtographers

Each session includes:
📸 A professional portrait session
🐾 1 digital image download (2 if you register two pugs)
🌷 Access to the full gallery for additional images

Reserve your time:
https://www.thepawtographers.com/form/2026-pugs-in-bloom-reservation

ALL Proceeds Benefit the Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia

Event Timing Reminder

Event hours: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Bloom Luncheon will be served buffet style from 1:30 - 2:30PM ONLY.
Luncheon tickets were limited and sales for this option are now closed.
Lunch will not be available for purchase on event day.

Pugs in Bloom is designed to be welcoming, flexible, and community focused. Some guests will join us for the full afternoon, others may stop by briefly to say hello, meet the pugs, and support the rescue. All are welcome.

Your support at any level helps us continue the important work of caring for rescue pugs across Florida and Georgia. Donations are welcome! Select the "Donate" option above to make a life saving donation today.

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We rescue displaced and abandoned pugs, provide necessary medical care, place them with caring fosters, find each pug a loving home, and let everyone know how SPECIAL pugs are. Since 2003, we have been known as Pug Rescue of Florida, a non-profit 501(c)3 animal rescue organization, EIN: 14-1866385. In 2021 we obtained our license as an official Georgia foster/rescue organization and are now officially recognized as Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia.

We operate through an organized network of volunteers and sustain our operations through fundraising efforts and the generous financial support of private individuals and commercial entities. Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia rescues approximately 200 pugs/pug mixes each year, incurring over $345,000 in annual expenses to save the lives of these precious pugs.

Pugs in Bloom at Celebration Gardens - Orlando

A Spring Garden Party Benefiting Rescue Pugs