# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Whiskers & Wags: A Beard and Dog Contest Benefitting Journey Home Animal Rescue
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A Hair-Raising Good Time Benefiting Journey Home Animal Rescue.
Join the North Dakota Roughrider Whisker Society for Whiskers & Wags, a family-friendly beard and dog competition benefiting Journey Home Animal Rescue. From majestic mountain-man beards and creative faux whiskers to adorable dog duos and furry-faced contenders, there's a category for everyone. Enjoy meet-and-greets with rescue animals, kids' activities, and plenty of whiskered fun—all while supporting animals in need.

4:00–5:30 p.m. | Registration & Competitor Check-In

4:00–7:00 p.m. | Meet & Greet with the adoptable pups of Journey Home Animal Rescue

5:00–6:00 p.m. | Live Music by Joe Eddie

6:00 p.m. | Beard Competition Begins

6:00–6:30 p.m. | Competition – Emceed by Danielle Piekarski

6:30–7:00 p.m. | Live Music by Joe Eddie

7:00 p.m. | Awards Ceremony

7:30–8:00 p.m. | Live Music by Joe Eddie

Register with the ticket link above or here: https://www.journeyhomeanimalrescue.org/product-page/wags-whiskers-roughrider-whisker-society-beard-competition
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/whiskers-and-wags-a-beard-and-dog-contest-benefitting-journey-home-animal-rescue/200030330313316
- **Event Categories**: contests, music, dog, live-music, entertainment, kids, meet-and-greet, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 170

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Forks
- **state**: ND
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Town Square Grand Forks
- **lat**: 47.925295022686
- **long**: -97.030100158441
- **full address**: Town Square Grand Forks, 220 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4744, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Whiskers & Wags: A Beard and Dog Contest Benefitting Journey Home Animal Rescue being held?
  - **A:** Whiskers & Wags: A Beard and Dog Contest Benefitting Journey Home Animal Rescue takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Town Square Grand Forks, 220 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4744, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Whiskers & Wags: A Beard and Dog Contest Benefitting Journey Home Animal Rescue?
  - **A:** Whiskers & Wags: A Beard and Dog Contest Benefitting Journey Home Animal Rescue is organized by Roughrider Whisker Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Whiskers & Wags: A Beard and Dog Contest Benefitting Journey Home Animal Rescue is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Forks, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 170+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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