Barkintheparkbowmanville

HI all, just wanted to check in and say THANK YOU for the likes, shares, comments, suggestions, ideas, advice and so much more - this festival is really going to be a collective community effort and I can't wait to meet and work with many of you. The following is a little long but worth the read. For Vendors: We only have a limited amount of space at the park so please don't wait too long or you may be disappointed. (Also take advantage of early bird pricing for vendor fees) For Sponsors: This is going to be a busy festival with people coming from across Ontario to take part in 2 days of Dog Lovers Days Bowmanville. Don't get left out of the party.....show your pride! For People planning on attending: This is going to be the most fun we can pack into a two day event and it's centered on YOUR BEST FRIEND(s)! So mark it on your calendar, share with your friends, make a road trip, plan ahead...heck, you can camp out in our backyard if you need to. lol We know people are going to be talking about this one for a long, long time....and planning to be at the next one too. - Amazing Vendors - Food - Groomer - Agility & Lure Course & Dog Races - Treats - Freebies & Samples - Cooling Stations - Farmers Market - Food Trucks (not confirmed) - Photographers - Photo Ops - Games & Prizes - Contests and Prizes - Demonstrations - Rescue Groups - Charity Groups - Making New Friends - Meeting Old Friends - Test Drive a Dog (not confirmed) - much, much more. And if you haven't found your furry BFF just yet, don't be discouraged, we will have people from THE BEST animal rescue groups that this Region (and surrounding area) has to offer! And they are bringing their Game Faces people.....prepare to be educated in a way you never thought possible.....this is the BEST of the BEST. If you're looking for a little furry action but don't want the commitment - there's always the option of being a Foster to those fur-balls whilst they wait for their forever homes. It's like being a grandparent really - the rescues pay for their food, vet care, meds, anything they need and you just provide a caring, safe home, maybe teach some manners, reap all the paws and kisses, and eventually get to send them off to a happy home and do it all over again. How cool is THAT?? Here's a simple rundown of the planned activities: Saturday - Go Fido, it's your BARKday! - celebrating all that is doggies and birthdays...it's PAWTY time. - come out with your furkid(s) and celebrate their birthday with games, prizes, treats, contests, fashion shows, bobbing for wieners, giveaways, toys, all culminating in one big Happy BARKday Cake sing along. - - Shop till you drop with vendors, sales, displays, demonstrations, Farmers Market, fresh food, and so much more we have to keep some of it a surprise for now. *Airbrush tattoos for the furkids * Groomer providing nail trims - Agility courses, speed Track, Doggie races and so much fun your pup will sleep for days! No more standing around watching the action - now you ARE the action! Sunday - Love is in the Air! - a slower paced day celebrating the joining of two hearts in HOWLING MUTTRIMONY. - That's right, full-on, vows and all, dress and tux, Doggie I-DO's. - Be a guest at the only canine wedding in Durham Region. - Enjoy the decor, flowers, aisle, and be a witness to two sweet souls sharing a treat and sealing the deal. *Airbrush tattoos for the furkids *Groomer providing nail trims - Shop till you drop with vendors, sales, displays, demonstrations, Farmers Market, fresh food, and so much more we have to keep some of it a surprise for now. - Agility courses, speed Track, Doggie races and so much fun your pup will sleep for days! No more standing around watching the action - now you ARE the action! And if that isn't enough.....for those of you who are tsk-tsking to yourselves because you don't have or (gasp) aren't interested in being owned by a dog.....we've got you covered too......The Farmers Market is reason enough to pop in and say hello BUT we are lining up the most diverse, talented, interesting, fun, friendly, affordable, creative and stylish VENDORS that it will knock your socks off! Maybe you should just wear flip flops, just in case. You will not want to miss this.