Golden Retriever Gathering

Lignano Sabbiadoro opens the Golden Retriever Family event season: Friday, May 9, the first major national gathering of the year.

Lignano Sabbiadoro, May 9 – Families, dogs and enthusiasts from all over Italy will gather on Friday, May 9 in Lignano Sabbiadoro for the Golden Retriever Family Gathering, the first major event of the year organized by the association, ready to attract hundreds of participants to one of the symbolic destinations of pet-friendly tourism.

The meeting point is set at Doggy Beach, an iconic location representing the city’s four-legged hospitality, which for the fourth consecutive year will host one of the most attended national Golden Retriever Family gatherings.

The event renews and strengthens the bond between the association and Lignano Sabbiadoro, now recognized as a key destination for the golden community, combining socialization, dog welfare, and local promotion.

The Program

Participants will meet at 10:30 AM at Doggy Beach, where the heart of the event will take place within the beach area. Throughout the morning and early afternoon, several beach activities will be held in collaboration with local associations and pet-related projects, aiming to promote socialization, well-being, and a healthy relationship between dogs and people.

Alongside the activities, there will be a small exhibition area with four stands, including the Golden Retriever Family stand and those of sponsors Oasy, Hundog, and Babalù, who will accompany participants throughout the day, as in previous editions.

The gathering will continue on the beach until 4:00 PM, when participants will move toward Punta Faro, where a “super golden” aperitif will be organized at the local bar for all attending families — a convivial moment of sharing in one of the most charming spots in the city.

At 5:30 PM, one of the most anticipated and iconic moments of the event will begin: the Golden Retriever parade through the center of Lignano Sabbiadoro, always capable of attracting the attention and enthusiasm of both adults and children.
The procession will depart from the square in front of Punta Faro, proceed along the Lungomare Marin pedestrian area, continue along Via Italia, and then enter the main avenue, Via Udine, transforming the heart of the city into a true golden trail.

The walk will conclude at Parco San Giovanni Bosco, sealing a day dedicated to socialization, fun, and connection between the Golden Retriever Family community and the city’s public.

As with every Golden Retriever Family event, the Lignano Sabbiadoro Gathering will place great emphasis on the safety and well-being of all participants. Starting this year, the association has established an official volunteer register, with volunteers present throughout the day to support the organization and ensure the proper running of activities, in constant collaboration with local authorities and local organizations involved in the event. This concrete commitment aims to protect people, dogs, and children, ensuring a peaceful, orderly, and inclusive experience.

The initiative also represents an important opportunity to enhance the local area and promote pet-friendly tourism, strengthening Lignano Sabbiadoro’s image as a destination attentive to welcoming families and their four-legged friends. The gathering will be shared live through the official social media channels of Golden Retriever Family and Amici di Otto, reaching a large and well-established national community.

The Golden Retriever Family Gathering thus confirms itself not only as a social event but as a structured community, socialization, and cultural promotion project, in line with the values of respect, inclusion, and well-being that the association promotes nationwide. The Lignano Sabbiadoro event officially inaugurates the association’s new event season, consolidating the city’s role as one of the symbolic highlights of the annual calendar.