Friday, May 6, 2011

Largest Midwest Dog Festival: Bark in the Park May 21, 2011

Bark in the Park
When:  Saturday, May 21, 2011    10 am to 3 pm - Walk starts at 11 am
Where:  Cricket Field in Forest Park  (St Louis, Missouri area)

Registration fee:  adults $25; youth $5; children under 3 are free 
More info: 314-951-1567

Grab a leash and lace up your sneakers because you don't want to miss the largest dog festival in the Midwest.  the annual dog walk and country fair is fun for the whole family.  Activities for adults, kids and dogs, too.  Have some fun whole helping homeless animals at the Humane Society of Missouri. Registration includes the dog walk, country fair festival and an Official Bark in the Park 2011 T-shirt.

Activities include:  bounce houses and inflatable mazes; interactive games and crafts;  tips, tricks and agility games for your dog;  Longmeadow Rescue Ranch animals; performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team;  performance by the Cadence Drum Troupe;  face painting and balloon animals;  shopping at the Missouri Vendors Tent;  silent auction;  great food and treats;  dog and cat adoptions.


Schedule of Events:
  • 10:15 am - Purina Incredible Dog Team Performance
  • 10:35 am - Cadence Drum Troupe Performance
  • 11:00 am - A Walk for Animals Kick-off
  • 12:15 pm - Purina Incredible Dog Team Performance
  • 1:00 pm - Silent Auction Closes
  • 1:15 pm - Deadline to register for Pet Contests
  • 1:30 pm - Pet Contest
  • 2:15 pm - Purina Incredible Dog Team Performance

Want to bring your dog along?  Great!  However, no retractable leashes!


All proceeds from Bark in the Park go to the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty fund, dedicated to investigating, healing and preventing animal abuse.


For more information visit the Humane Society of Missouri on the web , call them at 314-951-1567 or email Bark in the Park.

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