Proceeds benefit
Animal Welfare
Organizations
in the Midlands
of South Carolina

Bark to the Park

 

Schedule of Events

April 27, 2008
Finlay Park, Columbia, SC
10 am - 4 pm

Don't miss this fun-filled dog day!  There will be food, drink, pet friendly vendors, demonstrations, music, and prizes throughout the day!  You may win some great items in the Silent Auction and Raffle!  Each registered dog will receive a Doggie Bag that includes dog food, treats, and a bandana that will allow him/her to participate in all of the festivities!  The following contests will be held throughout the day in the Doggie Arena.

Best Dressed
Best Canine Kisser
Dog/Owner Look-a-Like
Mixed Breed Dog Show
Best Tail Wag
Most Unusual Trick
Best Bark
Top Dog Photo Contest

Contest Rules

Winners of each contest will be announced at the conclusion of the contest and awards will be given for each winner!

Top Dog Photo Contest
The winner of the Top Dog title will be the guest of honor at Bark to the Park!  Enter your dog by emailing a photo of your dog with a few sentences as to why your pooch deserves to be Top Dog to paige@eggplantevents.com. All entries will be posted on this site for voting. The photo with the most votes will be named Top Dog! The Top Dog will be honored at Bark to the Park and will help promote the event with the media!  Entries must be received by April 1st and voting will begin April 5th!
* Note: Only registered dogs will be eligible for the Top Dog contest.

Mixed Breed Dog Show
Prizes will be given for Best of Show, Best of 0-30 pounds, Best of 31-60 pounds, and Best of over 60 pounds.  Mixed breed dogs only.  Dogs will be judged on their expressive personality, the unique qualities of their mix, and their overall charm!  Participants in the show will be asked to strut their stuff by the judges and then line up for the judges to be introduced to your dog.

Most Unusual Trick
This prize will be given to the dog with the most impressive trick!

Best Bark
The one will the loudest, piercing, and attention-getting bark will take this prize!

Best Dressed
Dogs will be judged on the creativity of their outfits.

Best Canine Kisser
Dogs will kiss their owner for judging.  They will be judged on how sloppy and heartfelt their kisses appear.

Dog/Owner Look-a-Like
You know how the more time you spend with someone, the more you start to look alike?  In this contest dogs and their owners will be judged on how much they look like each other.  Costumes will be allowed.

Best Tail Wag
This prize will be given to the dog with the most spirited tail wag!

Silent Auction & Raffle
You can win big in the Silent Auction & Raffle! 
There will be a variety of items to bid on at Bark to the Park II,
so come ready to place a winning bid!

Other Helpful Information

Please note: Animals must be on a leash at all times. Dogs in heat should not be present at the event.
Owners are responsible for their pets and their pet’s behavior.

Parking
Parking meters are free on weekends.

Park Location

 
For Event Information:
jaime@eggplantevents.com
 
 

 

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