Bark in the Park this Saturday

Saturday, Oct. 1, will be the 17th Annual Bark in the Park (BIP), a pet and family friendly festival at Fuqua Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Patti Whitaker BIP Chairman says “There will be pet contests: Best Costume, Best Ears, Best Trick, and Owner Look-a Like. Between contests there will be Wiener Bobbing. We are not leaving out the cats. At Kitty Korner, there will be a booth to vote ($1) for the cutest cat photo.”

Their will also be a weenie dog race for the Dachshunds. All contest have prizes.

Additional highlights will be food trucks, raffles and pet-related vendors.

The annual 2022 BIP t-shirts and caps will be for sale at the T-shirt booth. The fourth annual Wag Walk will kick off the event. This starts at 9:30 am at Fuqua Park, $25 sign up and participants will receive a BIP T-shirt. There will be a one mile fun walk for the animals.

“Bark in the Park is not only a day packed with fun, it is also a much needed fundraiser for the shelter animals,” Whitaker said. “As our largest fundraiser, BIP provides the financial foundation for our day to day operations.”

For more information call Whitaker at 580-641-0667.