Bring the dogs,
bring the kids, it’s the 7th annual Paws in the Park, sponsored by VCA Animal
Hospitals. There is something for everyone at this FREE event that benefits the Fidelco Guide
Dog Foundation and South Windsor Bark Park (benches for the park and signs
renaming the park in the name of Chief Gary K.Tyler).
The
event happens on Saturday, May 5th at the Rotary Pavilion in Nevers Park from
10am – 3pm Rain Date is scheduled for May 6th.
Paws
in the Park, coordinated by the South Windsor Jaycees, has plenty of
attractions for both our canine friends and kids of all ages. For our furry
buddies there are contests such as Best Costume, Best Kisser, Best Trick, Best
Talker, Musical Sit and new this year the Fred Astaire Best Dancer Contest!!
All winners and participants will receive great prizes compliments of Petco.
Channel 8 WTNH’s Teresa LaBarbera and Fox 61's Geoff Fox will be among our
celebrity judges! The event kicks off at 10 am with a dog walk led by Country
92.5’s Wendy Steele and her dog Caleb.
Besides
enjoying seeing all the dogs, kids will have fun taking part in all our
activities highlighted by free caricatures from 12- 3pm sponsored by camp Bow
Wow. Other free attractions include a moon bounce provided by South Windsor
Parks and Recreation, make and take projects by the SW Library, face painting
by Camp Bow Wow, Child Fingerprinting and ID from New York Life and fun
games.
Throughout
the day there will be more than 40 vendors (including several rescues and
shelters with animals up for adoption) to visit, live music by Unprepared,
canine demonstrations, a martial arts demonstration by Shaolin Wushu Center, a
huge tea cup auction and silent auction filled with products and gift
certificates from local businesses and restaurants and plenty of great food to
eat from Campion's Pizza, Italian Ice from Rita's and our traditional kettle
corn vendor. Remember to grab your doggie bags containing plenty coupons and
offers.