WEATHER UPDATE- FESTIVAL CANCELLED FOR TODAY
As of this updated posting, NOON Saturday, we have decided to cancel the festival for today. The Lewis-Monk Field is extremely muddy, and is unlikely to dry out by 4 pm. There are also scattered thunderstorms forecast. We are looking into rescheduling at a later date, please check back soon and watch the newspapers.
Melrose Dog Festival
Schedule of Events, September 12, 2009
Lewis-Monk Field, Tremont St.
PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY- INFO SUBJECT TO CHANGE
4:00 - Festival starts. Visit booths and games. Sign up for dog show, rescue/shelter dog parade, and raffle at the info table before 5 pm.
4:30 – Agility demo- agility field
4:45 – All dog parade- all can participate, no signup needed
5:00 – Rescue/shelter Dog Parade and Dog Show begins
5:30 – Raffle drawing
5:35- 6:00 – Continue dog show, visit booths and games
6:00 - Cleanup
Games and activities: Mini-makeovers, Ask the Trainer, Rally Try-it, Agility Try-it, Snoopy Says, Musical Hoops, Egg and Spoon, Bobbing for Hotdogs
Booths: A Better Companion, Melrose Dog Society, Pristine Pooch, Animal Spirit, Favors, author Carol Katinoglou, Patriot Siberian Husky Rescue, Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue
Snack bar run by Melrose Churchill American Little League
Raffle prizes:
Raffle Proceeds to benefit Melrose Humane Society
Several pet items donated by Melrose Humane Society
Prize basket donated by Animal Spirit
Signed dog cartoon items donated by artist Mark Resnick
Custom Collar and leash donated by Four Preppy Paws
Gift basket donated by Pristine Pooch
Gift Certificate for doggie daycare, donated by Pristine Pooch
Gift Certificate donated by Healthy Dog Pet Co.
Dog show categories: Largest, Smallest, Cutest, Best Wag, Best Trick, Dog/Owner Look-alike. Winners are decided by audience applause!
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special thank you to all our volunteers: Melrose Humane Society, Melrose Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Wakefield Girl Scouts, Melrose Churchill American Little League, Melrose Dog Society, A Better Companion, Melrose Health Dept. staff
For more information, please call 781-979-4102.
