🎉 Calling all dog lovers and their furry best friends! 🎉
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Festival of the Dog! Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating our canine companions at the Blacksburg Community Center.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Blacksburg Community Center
Bring your well-behaved, leashed dogs and enjoy a day packed with exciting activities, demonstrations, games, and community fun!
A $5 donation lets you participate in all the Try-it activities and games!
🕛 Event Schedule:
11:00 AM: Festival Opens! Explore, grab food, & get ready for fun.
11:15 AM: Disc Dog Demo featuring some high flying pups!
11:45 AM: AKC Fetch Demo - See retrieval skills in action!
12:15 PM: Let the Games Begin! Will your dog take home the prize?
1:00 PM: Flyball Demo - An incredible dog team relay race!
1:30 PM: Nose Work Demo - Watch dogs use their incredible sense of smell!
2:00 PM: Flyball Demo - An incredible dog team relay race!
2:30 PM: Trick Dog Demo - Be amazed by talented trick dogs!
🌟 All-Day Attractions (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM):
Silent Auction: Bid on fantastic items to support the Blacksburg Dog Park.
Food Trucks: Delicious eats for humans!
Photo Booth: Capture adorable memories with your pup! 📸
Vendors & Local Dog Businesses: Shop for treats, toys, and discover local services.
Obstacle Course: Let your dog test their agility and have fun!
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing: Test your dog's manners!
Trick Dog Testing: Show off your dog's cool tricks!
Testing Events: Pre-registration is encouraged for CGC and Trick Dog testing! Pre-register by visiting the silent auction tent at the start of the event. Walk-ups will be welcomed if space permits. Tests are $5 each.
📝 Important Notes:
All dogs must be kept on a standard leash (no retractable leashes, please) and be comfortable in a busy environment with other dogs and people.
Please be prepared to clean up after your pet.
Come celebrate the joy of dogs with us! Click "Going" or "Interested" to get event updates. We can't wait to see you and your pups! ❤️
Also check out other Festivals in Blacksburg, Sports events in Blacksburg.
