There will be plenty of fun for both two-legged and four-legged friends at the City of Gaithersburg's annual Bark in the Park canine festival. Schedules for April 17, from 12 to 3 pm, this event includes a dog obstacle course, a bone hunt, and a costume parade and contest. Bark in the Park takes place at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 South Frederick Avenue (next to Gaithersburg High school). Admission is only $10 per dog, which is payable at the event.
The entire afternoon is devoted to our canine citizenry and their owners. Dogs can strut their stuff and pull out their best tricks for the judges in the "Doggone it" costume parade and contest, or show of their hunting prowress in the "No bones about it" bone hunt. There will also be a dog obstacle course, tips and tricks from a professional dog trainer, prizes, and plenty of useful information and giveaways from a variety of vendors.
New this year is a special leash drive organized by Deborah Hartten of Long and Foster Realty. She will be collecting new or gently used leashes and collars for "Leashes of Love", with all donations going to local rescue groups. Leashes may be dropped off at Harttens booth at any time during the event.
Bark in the Park is Sponsored by Montgomery Life Magazine, Bestfriends Pet Care, Dogtopia Daycare and Spa, Special Paws Training, and Deborah Hartten - Long and Foster Realtors. For more information, call 301-258-6350 or email parksrec@gaithersburgmd.gov .
