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weekend of the dog

April 30, 2008 · 3 Comments

This weekend marks the annual Mutt Strutt, a fundraiser benefiting the Champaign County Humane Society. If you or your dog likes to walk, this event is for you. Head over to Centennial Park on Saturday morning or register online. There will be a blessing of the dogs before the walk starts at 9 a.m. After the walk there will be activities for canines and their companions alike.

If you like to rock more than you like to walk — and so does your dog — than Woofstock in Decatur might be the thing for you on Saturday. This all-day festival features music, an arts and crafts fair, kids activities (kids under 12 get in free, adults are $5), a dog parade and more. Sounds like a howlin’ good time. Proceeds benefit the Homeward Bound Shelter, a no-kill facility in Macon County. (thanks for the tip Rayne!)

Categories: Champaign · Community · Dogs · Free stuff · Road trip · The Great Outdoors

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  • wardogmarine // April 30, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Woofstock?! That sounds awesome.

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  • Rayne of Terror // April 30, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    Dog Parade at 10:30am (best dressed & owner look-a-like contests). A blessing of the pets will take place right before the parade.
    Dave’s Stupid Pet Tricks Contests - 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
    Family Fun Center - obstacle course, bounce house, horse rides, face painting, mini golf course
    Vendors-Arts, Crafts, Pet Friendly
    Pet Adoption Agencies
    Live Music - 11:30am Walking Limbs; 12:30pm Gunslinger’s Dream; 1:30pm Floweezy; 2:30pm 56 Hope Road; 3:30pm Corner of Normal
    Food Court
    Spot’s Brew House
    Pet Photos
    Demonstrations by Decatur Obedience Training Club - 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30
    K-9 Officers demonstrations at 1pm, 2pm
    Goody bags to the first 250 dogs!
    $5 per person; children 12 & under free. Your precious pooch must be leashed at all times!

  • Rayne of Terror // April 30, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Finally found a schedule! I’m definitely going to listen to both Floweezy and 56 Hope Rd. 56 Hope Rd is so incredible!

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