The Brown County Humane Society’s annual Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta will take place Sunday, May 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at Deer Run Park in Nashville. This event is a guaranteed great time for you as well as your dogs who will go home tired after a busy afternoon!
The event kicks off with a ceremonial walk around beautiful Deer Run Park. People and dogs alike can enjoy the scenery before heading back to the event area for an afternoon of fun. This year’s event has been extended to give participants more time to enjoy the walk without missing any of the action.
Dogs will be invited to participate in any of our 23 contests, which are free to join. Some contests allow dogs to show off their skills while others just let them enjoy lots of attention while simply being them. Categories include contests like cutest smile, best bark, biggest dog, littlest dog, best dog trick and the ever-popular best costume contest.
Bobbing for Hot Dogs, Fastest Fetch, Sneaker Sniffer and Doggie Dash are just some of the games dogs can compete in with the winner receiving a ribbon at the end. Each game requires one ticket to participate ($1 per ticket) and tickets will be available for purchase with cash or credit card. New this year: We will offer wristbands for purchase that allow dogs unlimited game play.
Back this year will also be our exciting ball drop ending! Participants will be able to purchase tennis balls for $5 each. At the end of the event, the balls will be dropped from a fire truck into the contest area and a shelter dog will retrieve the winning ball. If your ball is the winner, you will receive half of the proceeds from the ball sales, which could be as large as a $625 cash prize!
This is a day of fun for both dogs and their people and you won’t want to miss it! Visit bchumane.org/dawg-gone-walk-fiesta today to learn more and register for this year’s Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta.
— Brown County Humane Society
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DATE: Sunday, May 16
TIME: Noon to 3 p.m.; on-site registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Deer Run Park, Nashville
TICKETS: $20 through May 9; $30 after May 9 and at the park. (Prices are per dog; humans get in free.)
RULES: All dogs must be leashed.
Dogs must enjoy the company of other dogs and people.
Dogs must be current on vaccinations.
If you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 or have come in contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, you will be asked to stay home for the safety of everyone participating in the Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta.
REGISTER: To learn more and purchase tickets, visit bchumane.org/dawg-gone-walk-fiesta.
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