Bark in the Park will be jam-packed with things for you and your canine to do and to see! The feature attraction will be the Pledge Walk for registered walkers that have raised money to benefit the Chesapeake Humane Society. The Fun Fest will include entertainment, canine demonstrations, contests, pet health screenings, low-cost microchips, children's activities, rescue groups and pet-related exhibitors. Below is the tentative schedule of events:

Time Event
12:15 Welcome & Introductions
  12:30 Greater Atlantic Rescue Dogs
12:45 Frisbee Dogs
1:00 Tail Wagging Contest
1:30 Police Dog Demonstration
2:00 Adoptable Dogs Strut Their Stuff!
2:15 Pledge Walk
3:00 Frosty Paws Eating Contest
3:30 Frisbee Dogs
3:45 Canine Costume Contest
4:15 50/50 Drawing & Pledge Walk Winners

Activities at select exhibitor sites:
8:00 am Dock Dogs Competition
11:30 am All Breed AKC Sanctioned B Match
  12:30 pm Bone Hunt at the Dog Park
12pm - 4pm Low-cost Microchips
Throughout Kids' Tent
Throughout Agility Course Walkthrough
  Throughout Mack Mack Gives Back Fun Exhibit


Check out below to see what you can earn for your fundraising efforts!


  $50 - $249 Doggie Bag, Event t-shirt, One-year membership to Chesapeake Humane Society, exclusive event-day benefits including vendor discounts/giveaways and an additional gift
  $250 - $499 Above prizes plus additional gifts TBD
  $500 - $999 Above prizes plus additional gifts TBD
  $1,000 & above Above prizes plus additional prizes and listing on the Event t-shirt!

Top prizes will also be awarded to the:

• Top Fundraiser
• 2nd Place Fundraiser
• 3rd Place Fundraiser
• Top Fundraising Team
• Team with the most Members
• Top Vet Challenge Team
• 2nd Place Vet Challenge Team
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Canine   Game Winners


Come see the highest flying pups around! Chesapeake Dock Dogs will host a 2-day Big Air competition beginning on Saturday, October 2. The finals will be held Sunday afternoon at Bark in the Park.

Chesapeake City Park, Chesapeake
Sunday, October 3, 2010
12-5pm

From I-64, take exit 289B for Greenbrier Pkwy South. Follow Greenbrier Pkwy for about 2.5 miles and turn right onto Greenbrier Rd. Click here for a map.

All pets must be kept on a leash that extends 6 feet or less. Proof of current vaccinations is required and dogs must have current licenses in the city where they reside. Pooper-Scooper bags will be made available - please be sure to pick up after your pet! Female pets in heat will not be permitted inside the festival and walk areas.


Ways to Participate
Fundraising Tips
Event Day Details
Sponsorship Opportunities &
  Exhibitor Information

If you are unable to participate as a walker or a virtual walker, you can still support our event by making a donation. Click here to donate!

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