Allentown celebrates its 6th Annual Allentown Woofstock on Saturday, September 9 from 12pm – 5pm at Cedar Beach Park.

Allentown Woofstock is sponsored by the City of Allentown in partnership with Friends of the Allentown Parks and the Department of Parks & Recreation. It is a fundraising event for the city's first dog park at Trout Creek Park.

Exhibitors and animal rescue groups will line the pathway under the shady sycamore trees at the children’s playground. Dogs of all ages and sizes are invited to play doggie games including basketball, baseball and relay races. Pet blessings will be performed at 1pm and the public is invited to attend demonstrations by Judge, the Allentown Fire Department’s arson dog, the Allentown Police Department K-9 unit and Wolfpack Search and Recovery.

Sign up your pooch for four fabulous contests: Pet and Parent Look Alike, Allentown’s Flower Power Pooch, Allentown’s Grooviest Dog and Best Pet Trick! Advance registration is available on¬line at www.allentownparks.org. On-site registration begins at noon and contests begin at 4pm. Prizes are donated by Chaar Pet Supply.

Visit the Friends Book Fair and vie for raffle/silent auction items (open 12-3:30pm) while children enjoy coloring, chalk art and more at the children’s activities area by the volleyball courts. Dogs can relax at the Doggie Rest Station.

The opening musical act is the Muhlenberg College Pep Band followed by Acoustic Project (classic rock). Food vendors include Bull & Bear, V & C Food Services, E-Z Concessions and Tyler Shave Ice.

This is a dog- and family-friendly community event. Please be conscious of weather conditions for pet
safety. In addition, participants must adhere to the following rules and regulations:
– Pets must be leashed (if retractable, must be able to lock on short setting) or otherwise be properly
restrained
– Pets must be up to date on vaccinations, people friendly and non-aggressive
– Please do not bring animals that are in heat or under four months old
– Water bowls will be provided for pets
– Owners/handlers are responsible for their pet’s behavior as well as for cleaning up after them.

Donations of dry dog and cat food are requested and will be donated to the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley. For more information visit www.allentownparks.org or call 610-432-7275.

For info on exhibitors, music & more visit our Woofstock of Allentown Facebook page.

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