Corgchella: 600 Corgis Come Together for Ultimate Beach Party

More than 600 Corgis took over Huntington Beach this past weekend for the best beach party ever!

Hosted by SoCal Corgi Nation, the beach party of Corgis happens three times each year. According to their website, the event is “a free, fun-filled day of corgi meet-and-greets, doggie limbo contests, photo ops, vendors, giveaways, corgi costumes, talent contests, and MORE!”

Rain or shine, I told my human I need to be here ??? #socalcorgibeachday #socalcorgination #cbd #corgibeachday #kazuthecorgi #corgi #corgisofinstagram #corgination #welshcorgi #corgistagram #dogsofinstagram #corgis #コーギー #puppy #corgicommunity #corgipuppy #dogstagram #pembrokewelshcorgi #welshcorgi #instacorgi #corgibutt #corgigram #kawaii #? #dogsofintagram #buzzfeedanimals #corgiplanet #pupflix #corgigram_

A photo posted by Kazuthecorgi (@kazuthecorgi) on Apr 9, 2016 at 5:02pm PDT

The proceeds from the meet up and corgi merchandise sold at the beach party helps to benefit Queen’s Best Stumpy Dog Rescue, an organization that helps rescue corgis in need.

The event is also known as Corgchella, although the fashion choices here are so much better. The day is filled with events such as a costume contest, a “corgkini” contest, a talent show and a “best butt” contest.

Tatertot aand bffl @corgithomasbean welcomed everyone to #corgchella!

A photo posted by Clementine Lee & TaterTot Kree (@oh_myclementine) on Apr 9, 2016 at 10:44pm PDT

Cali 1st place winner Corgikini Contest! Yay! @socalcorgibeachday @healthyspot #socalcorgibeachday #corgisofhealthyspot #corgis #corgigram #corgis_of_instagram #buzzfeedok

A photo posted by Cindi and Cali Corgis (@corgipartyoftwo) on Apr 9, 2016 at 4:47pm PDT

Highlights of the costume contest included a pirate and his ship, a surfer, and a school bus. The winner dressed up like spaghetti and meatballs to claim the coveted prize.

AHoy mate!!! ARRRHHHH what a great time me mates and I had at #socalcorgibeachday!! Even though I didn’t win first place I want to Thank all that supported me at the costume contest!!! Great day, again a huge thanks to all that came, said hi, frapped around with me and had a great time even though it was raining. Cant wait for next time!! And a biggggg thank you to @norithecorgi for making my pawmazing costume!!!!!!! #corgchella #corgisofhealthyspot @socalcorgibeachday @healthyspot

A photo posted by JOJO From Ca #superjojovideo (@supercorgi_jojo) on Apr 9, 2016 at 7:59pm PDT

COWABUNGA!! ???????????? #surfsup for all of my #socalcorgination pals! Have fun tomorrow! ?? Thanks @supercorgi_jojo for letting be borrow your stick!! #cowabunga

A photo posted by Cooper the Corgi (@air_cooper_thecorgi) on Apr 8, 2016 at 6:44pm PDT

Can I board the Unified Corgi District? #corgisofhealthyspot @healthyspot @socalcorgibeachday #corgi #corgisofinstagram #corgination

A photo posted by Azuki (@azukithecorgi) on Apr 9, 2016 at 1:13pm PDT

Who doesn’t love spaghetti & meatballs…and @mycorgisprout ??. So much fun at @socalcorgibeachday today. #corgisofhealthyspot

A photo posted by CiciKoko (@cicikokostory) on Apr 9, 2016 at 2:45pm PDT

There was also a lot of digging in the sand and “lifeguards” on standby.

If she helps you dig holes, she’s a keeper. Although we might argue over treats or for example this hole.. it’s ok , all we need to know is I started it ??? #SoCalCorgiBeachDay

A photo posted by Hi, I’m Arlo! ? (@babyarlo_thecorgi) on Apr 9, 2016 at 10:26pm PDT

Taking pics with fans!

A photo posted by Harley (@harley_the_corgi) on Apr 9, 2016 at 2:06pm PDT

At the end of the day everyone was exhausted.

@socalcorgibeachday was lit fam #corgi #pembrokewelshcorgi #corgipuppy #puppy #dogsofinstagram #corgisofinstagram #corgis_of_instagram #corgistagram #corgination #corgilove #bestwoof #buzzfeed #buzzfeedanimals #socalcorgibeachday #corgibeachday #corgchella #huntingtonbeach #corgisofhealthyspot #frappedout #lit #nara #narathecorgi

A photo posted by Nara the Corgi (@narathecorgi) on Apr 10, 2016 at 10:25am PDT

Corging on the beach #SoCalCorgiNation #SoCalCorgiBeachDay #corgisofhealthyspot #huntingtonbeach #umathecorgi @healthyspot @socalcorgibeachday

A photo posted by Sophia Tran (@sottus) on Apr 9, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT

“Everybody had the best time, even though it rained,” Kelly McLemore, organizer of the triannual event, shared with BuzzFeed. “Corgi people are super committed.”

Met new corgi friends, rolled on the beach, ate sand, and STOLE food from a random stranger. I totally had a blast today!!! ((: Hope to see you all at the next CBD! #leonardodicorgio #lickingthesandoffmynose #corgibeachday #corgisofhealthyspot #socalcorgibeachday

A photo posted by Leonardo DiCorgio (Leo) (@leonardo_di_corgio) on Apr 9, 2016 at 4:18pm PDT

And maximum derp was achieved by all! #FriendsWhoDerpTogetherStayTogether #CorgiBeachDay #CorgisOfHealthySpot @socalcorgibeachday @healthyspot #socalcorgibeachday #SoCalCorgiNation

A photo posted by Zero Marie Hussein Corgibutt (@corgi_zero) on Apr 9, 2016 at 2:12pm PDT

Some of the usual suspects chilling at @socalcorgibeachday !! Thanks @healthyspot ❤️ #corgisofhealthyspot #socalcorgibeachday #corgibeachday #spiderman #batman

A photo posted by Arthur the Corgi (@mistaarthur) on Apr 9, 2016 at 3:46pm PDT