We’re Having A Party!
ROVER ROUNDUP
ROVER ROUNDUP
Saturday, October 4th 11 am - 4 pm
Mad River Valley Dog Park
Behind Brooks Field
256 School Road
Warren, VT
Rain Date: Sunday, October 5th
Join Us for a Tail-Wagging Good Time for the whole family! Fun with or without your dog!
Support the Mad River Valley Dog Park for our first annual Rover Roundup fundraising event — a fun-filled day for the whole family (furry friends included)! Highlights include:
Food
Live Music
Dog Contests
Crafts
Silent Auction
& more!
Whether you're a dog lover or just looking for a great community event, there's something for everyone!
Come out, have fun, and help us make our dog park even better!
*All dogs must be leashed (except in the free play area)
Suggested donation: $10/person, $20/family. Dogs Free!
All friendly, leashed dogs welcome!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:00 Gates open
11:30 Costume parade and costume contest
12:00 - 2pm Live Music
12:30 Demonstration: Agility
1:00 Demonstration: Frisbee Dog!
1:30 Contest: Musical Sit
2:00 Demonstration: Brushing Techniques
2:15 Contest: Catch (Frisbee or Ball)
2:45 Demonstration :Tricks Training
3:00 Contest: Not So Stupid Pet Tricks
3:15 What’s Your Rescue Story?
3:45 Announce winner of Dog of the Roundup
4:00 Gates Close
FEATURING
BBQ and snacks available for purchase
Ben and Jerry's truck with ice cream and pup desserts for sale
Vendors
Free play area where dogs can run and play off leash
Music, food for sale
Demonstrations of canine performance and training/grooming techniques
Get your dog’s photo taken for inclusion in the upcoming “Dogs of the Mad River Valley” calendar!
“Reading with Rosie” read to an adorable Chihuahua
For the Love of Dogs Rescue
Dog grooming booth offering nail clipping and more
Crafts and activities for kids and dogs!
Facepainting
Kissing booth
Problem solving booth for behavior consultations
The Mitzvah Fund mobile veterinary clinic
Everyone can participate in the costume parade and a variety of fun contests with lots of prizes (see below for details)
Silent auction to benefit the park
Contest Registration
Join in the fun to show off your dog's skills, cuteness, and story.
Each entry will cost ($5), collected prior to the contest.
There will be prizes!!
Enter in advance at the link below or in person at the Roundup!
Contest Categories
Costume Parade -- Our contests will kick off with a costume parade around the park. Show off your creativity and get ready for Halloween! Winners will be judged based on "best overall costume", "best dog/human costume pair", and "best homemade costume".
What’s your rescue story? -- Tell us the story of your rescue dog! Bring your dog to the stage and tell us how you helped give them a new "leash" on life! (All participants are winners!)
Not So Stupid Pet Tricks -- Show off your dog's special talent, no matter how "stupid" (or smart)!
Musical Sit — Like musical chairs, when the music stops, dogs must sit!
Catch contest -- Dogs will catch a frisbee (or ball)! The most catches in 60 seconds will win!
"Dog of the Roundup" -- Have a poloroid of your pup taken at the park. Photos will be posted during the event. Event-goers can vote for their favorite. The winning dog will be featured on the cover of the “Dogs of the Mad River Valley Dog Park” calendar!
WHY WE’RE FUNDRAISING
ALL PROFITS FROM THE ROVER ROUND UP GO TO THE MAD RIVER VALLEY DOG PARK OPERATING FUND.
Thank you for your support of the Mad River Valley Dog Park!
The dog park was created thanks to the support of a State of Vermont Better Places Grant along with the generous support of many individuals and local organizations and lots of volunteer talent, expertise, and labor.
We are now operating under the management of an independent committee of community members who are responsible for ensuring the park is insured and maintained. This costs money, and the committee must raise funds every year to cover these operating expenses.
Rover Roundup is the first of the park's annual fundraising events to create a sustainable source of operating funds. Your donations for entry as well as your purchase of food and services offered at the event, bids on the silent auction all go toward meeting this goal.