Downers Grove Park District to host Dog Daze Sept. 10
The Downers Grove Park District will host an all-new event where dog owners can pack up their pooch and plan for a day of free fun-filled activities. Dog Daze will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St.
Presented by the Community Bank of Downers Grove, Dog Daze will offer fun for pups and their people! Peruse the many vendor booths offering demos, giveaways and merchandise for purchase. Listen to live acoustic music with Mike and Traci from Good Clean Fun, purchase tasty treats for humans or pups, and enjoy cold adult beverages. West Suburban Humane Society will be on-site with adoptable dogs, applications, and information regarding how the community can help other furry friends.
"The park district is excited to bring back a dog event to help families connect with their pet and create memories. We are thrilled to partner with West Suburban Humane Society to help other dogs in need. Tips from our beverage sales and Landin's Kiss-A-Bull-Booth will be donated to the volunteer-based, animal welfare organization located in Downers Grove," said Darby Beasley, community events and sponsorship specialist and coordinator of the Dog Daze event.
Visitors can capture the day with a free souvenir in the photo booth or have a free portrait from caricature artist, Angel Contreras on a first-come, first-served basis as time allows. Give an English bulldog a big smooch at Landin's Kiss-A-Bull Booth.
Dogs can compete in the Agility Course Competition or the Peanut Butter Licking Competition. The agility course area will have a snow fence perimeter with small/medium dogs competing at 1 p.m. and large dogs competing at 3 p.m. The course will be open for "free play" outside of competition times and will feature obedience tools and other training demos sponsored by Enjoy Your Dog Inc.
The Peanut Butter Competition area will have individual stations where dogs will compete in peanut butter licking competitions. Short dogs will compete at 12:30 p.m., thick dogs at 1:30 p.m., tall dogs at 2:30 p.m. and older dogs at 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by The Eric Hamilton Team at Guaranteed, the Splash Zone will be an off-leash area where your dogs can romp in the water, sprinklers and even chase some bubbles.
"Dog Daze would not be possible without the generous support of our local business sponsors and partners," Beasley said.
Dog Daze is presented by Community Bank of Downers Grove and sponsored by Americraft, The 450 Apartments, Enjoy Your Dog Professional Dog Training, Dogtopia of Downers Grove, The Eric Hamilton Team at Guaranteed Rate, The Kim Moustis Group of Keller Williams Experience, Lacey Creek Supportive Living, Lexington Square Retirement Community of Lombard and Sterling Studio.
During the event, all dogs should remain on leash while not visiting the fenced areas. Dogs should be up-to-date on vaccinations. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dog and aggressive animals will not be permitted to participate. For more information and the schedule of activities for Dog Daze, visit dgparks.org.