The Eighth Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Competition!
Last Updated: 10/17/2007It's that time of year again! The Friends of Canton Dog Park are excited to once again host one of Baltimore's biggest pet events – the Eighth Annual Baltimore Dog Festival featuring the Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 27, 2007 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Patterson Park . (The contest starts at 12:30 p.m.; registration is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
The Contest
This fun festival typically draws hundreds of spectators and approximately 100 dog contestants competing in four costume categories – Most Original, Most Baltimorean, Best Last Minute, and Matching Dog & Human. All proceeds from the event support the City's first and only official dog park – the Canton Dog Park. Registration is $15 per dog per category (or, for multiple dog entries: $15 for the first dog and $10 for each dog thereafter), and all funds raised go directly to the Canton Dog Park. All dogs must be on leashes during the entire event for everyone's safety!Sponsors
This year we are fortunate to have several fantastic sponsors on board to help us put on this great event - a special thanks goes out to our friends at Eastern Animal Hospital, Dogma, City Pet Center, CityPets, and Mix 106.5FM for providing considerable event promotion.Vendors
We will also have several dog-related vendors and organizations at the festival selling treats, toys, and anything else your four-legged friend might enjoy. Or, check out the rescue organizations and maybe you'll find a new pet! Booth space is still available for $40 for dog-related businesses (the fee is waived for nonprofit organizations). Please contact us for registration information. Please note: All vendors must be dog-related – this is a dog festival, after all!Some of your favorite Can Company businesses will be available with food and drink for dogs' human companions - so come one, come all!
Raffle and Merchandise
Raffle prizes generously donated by local dog park supporters:- Grand Prize: Photo shoot with Baltimore photographer Linnie Greene (valued at $325)!
- 2nd Prize: A night in Fells Point - Dinner at Peter's Inn and a night's stay at Henderson's Wharf (valued at $200)!
- 3rd Prize: Thanksgiving dinner prepared by Whole Foods (valued at $125)!
The Friends of Canton Dog Park will also have merchandise available. Get your Canton Dog Park hat or t-shirt at the event!
Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities are also available, so if you are interested in supporting the Canton Dog Park and have some free time on October 27th, please contact us so we can assign you a role. We need assistance with registration, selling merchandise, raffle ticket sales, and coordinating the contest.We look forward to seeing you at Baltimore's best dog event on October 28th! It's going to the dogs!
The Canton Community Association is a non-profit, volunteer organization that strives to enhance our community for neighbors, businesses and visitors.