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. A tentative schedule of events is below:


Time Event
12:15 Welcome & Introductions
  12:30 Flyball Demonstration
1:00 Tail Wagging Contest
1:30 Chesapeake Police Dog Demonstration
2:00 Adoptable Dogs Strut Their Stuff!
2:15 Pledge Walk
  2:15 Frank Grantz & High Flying Jacks!
3:00 Frosty Paws Eating Contest
3:30 GARD - Rescue Dog
3:45 Canine Costume Contest
  4:15 Family Dog - Agility/Obedience Demonstration
4:30 50/50 Drawing & Pledge Walk Winners

Activities at select exhibitor sites:
11:30 am All Breed AKC Sanctioned B Match
  12:30 - 4:30pm Dog Radar Run
12pm - 4pm Low-cost Microchips
Throughout Kids' Tent & Games
Throughout Agility Course Walkthrough


Top prizes are TBD and will be awarded to the following categories:

• 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

Chesapeake City Park, Chesapeake
Sunday, October 2, 2011
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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