HOWL-O-WEEN: Dog Costume Contest

Join us on Sunday October 26 from 11 am to 2 pm in The Corral beer garden for a pawsitively spooktacular time. Whether your pup is spooky, silly, or just downright adorable, all are welcome to join in the fun. In addition to the dog costume contest, you'll have the opportunity to meet representatives from Northside Pet Connection, Yosemite Tails and Trails, and California Houndsmen for Conservation.

There are five categories that entrants will be eligible to win. Winners will receive Around The Horn gift cards.

• Best Group (must include one dog minimum, can include humans too)
• Spookiest
• Most Creative
• Northside Pet Connection choice
• Social media choice

There is a $5 entry fee per dog, all of which will be donated to Northside Pet Connection (of course you are welcome to donate more than $5!). You only need to pay the $5 entry fee once for your dog to be eligible for all relevant categories.

Upon paying your dog’s entry fee, we will take a photograph of your dog to be used for judging. The contest period will end at 2 pm on Sunday October 20 and judging will begin immediately following, with winners anounced by 2:15 pm. You do NOT have to be present to win. (The exception to this timeline is the social media contest—voting will take place via our social media channels and the winner will be announced on Thursday October 30.)

We really want this event to be successful and as low stress as possible, so we need your help as dog parents to keep your furry charges on their best behavior.

All dogs must be leashed at all times. Aggressive behavior (excessive barking, biting, fighting, etc.) from dogs will NOT be tolerated and you will be asked to leave. Dogs are not allowed on tables or benches. Please bring poop bags to clean up any accidents.

As a reminder, only service animals are allowed to sit inside Around The Horn’s taproom, per the Tuolumne County Environmental Health department. Emotional support animals are not considered service animals (per California law and federal law) and are therefore not permitted to sit inside the taproom.

Dogs cannot be left unsupervised in The Corral. You can utilize our QR code ordering system to place food and drink orders that we will deliver to your table so you can stay with your pup.

We are thrilled that representatives from Northside Pet Connection will be on hand to help judge the event and to share more about their mission.

Northside Pet Connection (NPC) is a 501(c)3 charitable organization whose purpose is to seek ways and provide means for low cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs in the communities of Lake Don Pedro, Coulterville, Groveland, Big Oak Flat, and Greeley Hill. The main way they do this is through their spay/neuter voucher program.

To learn more about NPC, visit their website: http://npconnections.org/

Meet Bryann and Rachael, the owners of Yosemite Tails and Trails, a local business offering dog boarding, daycare, and hiking services! Their 42 acre ranch in Big Oak Flat offers the perfect base for dogs to enjoy adventure hikes, play, and relaxation in a beautiful mountain setting.

Yosemite Tails and Trails is dedicated to providing the highest quality experience for your four-legged family member. Their mission is to create a safe, active, and enriching environment where every dog receives personalized, loving care tailored to their unique needs. With a commitment to adventure, well-being, and trust, they offer a dog-friendly haven that gives their busy clients peace of mind, knowing their pets are in expert hands.

To learn more about Yosemite Tails and Trails, visit their website: https://yosemitetailsandtrails.com/

Meet Mike aka "Cougar" (board member of California Houndsmen for Conservation) and some of his amazing pups! Mike is a fourth generation houndsman who has been breeding, training, and hunting with dogs his whole life. He is dedicated to passing on his knowledge and passion for hunting with hounds to kids and adults alike, and how we can use dogs as an effective tool for the management of wildlife.

Since 1972, California Houndsmen for Conservation's mission has been:

• To cultivate the good will and unity of fellow sportsmen, and develop relationships between ranchers, landowners, stockmen, the general public and houndsmen;
• To develop cooperative relations with state and local law enforcement, and actively participate in the game law establishment process;
• To promote the conservation, propagation and perpetuation of wildlife and wildlife habitat;
• To promote good sportsmanship, and;
• To develop materials and educate the general public with respect to the use of hunting with hounds.

To learn more about California Houndsmen for Conservation, visit their website: https://californiahoundsmen.org/

Also check out other Contests in Groveland, Meetups in Groveland, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Groveland.