Friday, September 2, 2011

Melrose Dog Festival - Saturday, September 10th, 4-6 pm., Lewis-Monk Field

Here is the tentative program for the dog festival. Please check back the week before the festival, as many plans are still being finalized.
Please note: there is no rain date for this event. If the event has to be cancelled, there will be an announcement in this space at 12:00 noon on Saturday.

Melrose Dog Festival
September 10, 2011, 4-6 pm.
Lewis Monk Field, Tremont St., Melrose

PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY-INFO SUBJECT TO CHANGE

4:00 -Festival starts. Visit booths, try rally and agility.
Sign up for dog show at the info table before 5 pm.
Sign up for door prizes at Melrose Humane Booth before 5:45 pm.
Visit the Catmobile for info, appointments

4:15- Agility demo on agility field
4:30- Urban mushing demo on soccer field
4:45- French Ring demo on soccer field
5:00- All dog parade-all can participate, no signup needed
5:15- Dog Show begins
6:00- Door prize drawing
6:00- Festival ends, cleanup
Games and activities: Mini-MakeRovers, Agility Try-it, Rally Try-it

Booths and Participants:
Melrose Humane Society
A Better Companion
Melrose Dog Society
Catmobile
PetLife Pet Supplies
New England Dog Training Club
MUSH Siberian Husky Rescue
BARC Agility Club
Penny Jones, petsitter
The Canine Barkery

Snack bar proceeds to benefit the Melrose Humane Society

Dog show categories: Largest, Smallest, Cutest, Best Wag, Best Trick, Dog/Owner Look-alike.
New category: Oldest Dog (please only bring your elderly dog if they will enjoy the festival!)
Winners are decided by audience applause!

Please consider making a donation to the Humane Society. They need your generous support to continue their great community efforts!

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