2026 AmbassaDOG Contest

Enter your dog starting June 25.

Check back soon for details!

Proceeds Benefit

The winning dog will receive a free photo session, Badger State Brewing swag, and will be featured on cans of our AmbassaDOG Golden Daze Juice IPA Beer

Annual AmbassaDOG Contest

Every year we celebrate the dogs who help make Badger State Brewing feel like a community. The AmbassaDOG contest invites guests to submit photos of their pups for a chance to be our official AmbassaDOG for the year. The event supports local shelters and rescues, and past contests have raised thousands of dollars for organizations that help pets in need.

The contest is a lighthearted way to bring dog lovers together. Guests can vote, meet other dog owners, enjoy a pint, and cheer for their favorite furry contestants. Watch this page and our social channels for dates, entry information, and voting details.

How It Works

June 25 – July 9: Submissions Open

July 23 – August 3: First round of voting where the Top 15 are chosen.

August 6 – 17: Second round of voting where the Top 7 are chosen.

August 29: The winning dog will be chosen at the Bark the Vote event.

Winning Pup Receives

The title of Badger State AmbassaDOG for a year
Brewery photoshoot with Angela Austin Photography – The photos will be used in Badger State Brewing Marketing all year.
Their likeness on our Golden Daze Juice IPA cans
Bark-tastic Goodie Bucket filled with treats, toys, and other pup-centric goodies!

Winning Human Receives

2 cases of a limited-release AmbassaDOG Golden Daze Juice IPA beer with their pup’s face on the can
Free Badger State Brewing beer for a year (1 free 4-pack each month).

Join us on August 29 for Bark the Vote – the final voting and a day of fun!

Saturday, August 29
12pm until 5pm
Voting ends at 2pm - Winner announced at 2:30pm
Live music from 3pm - 5pm
Badger State Brewing Company

During this event, you will have a chance to meet our Top 7 AmbassaDOG contestants and their humans.

The Badger State Brewing AmbassaDOG will be determined by the votes received during the Bark The Vote event, where you’ll have the opportunity to ‘buy’ votes. 100% of voting proceeds will support Lucky 7 Dog Rescue.

Enjoy a fun day filled with dog-centric endors, food trucks, music, and of course, beer from Badger State Brewing. You’ll also meet some adorable pups from Lucky 7 Dog Rescue!