2019 Festival of the Dog
Venue: Blacksburg Municipal Park (Caboose Park), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Event Types: Food, Miscellaneous, Charity
Cost: Free
Description:
Blacksburg Parks and Recreation, the New River Valley Kennel Club and Fetch N' Fly present the 8th Annual Festival of the Dog on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Blacksburg Municipal Park.
Bring your dog and family as we celebrate our dogs! The festival consists of fun games for owners and their dogs, demonstrations of dog sports including disc dog and flyball, good canine citizen testing, dog related vendors, dog contests, food trucks and a silent auction all benefiting the Blacksburg Dog Park.
Admission is free for spectators. And, some activities include additional fees.
There will be costume, look-a-like, best groomed and cutest puppy contests, Simon Says, Limbo, tricks and an obstacle course.
Teach your dog something new! You'll be able to try agility, disc, and even test your dogs manners in the Canine Good Citizen Test. The cost to participate with your dog is $5.00. Sign-ups will be available at the event on a first come, first serve basis.
Agility Show N Go is $5.00 per run or five runs for $20.00 for your dog. This event is open to dogs who have taken at least one agility class. Sign-ups will be available at the event on a first come, first serve basis.
To view the event flyer, visit:
https://i.imgur.com/ZwCLvt1.jpg.
for more information, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/New-River-Valley-Kennel-Club-213760408649909/ or
https://www.facebook.com/events/2425323531077322/ or call 540-443-1100.