DON'T MISS THIS! Bark in the Park

Emily Clark

Published Friday April 29, 2016 at 10:00 am

You know how much you loved Barktoberfest in October?

You know how much you loved Barktoberfest in October? Well the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Bark in the Park Festival next month. It’s the same idea, same host, but a different season, and this is one Chamber event you and your pooch won’t want to miss.

WHAT

Bark in the Park Festival is the May equivalent of Barktoberfest, giving everyone an opportunity to visit Nelson Park with a furry friend in tow for an action-packed, fun-filled canine celebration. The day kicks off with a Run, Walk, Wag at 10 a.m. when you and your dog can run, walk or just wag your way along Plymouth’s Rail Trail.

Then, at 11 a.m., Plymouth Bark in the Park kicks off, featuring more than 30 pet-friendly vendors, many adoptable dogs and plenty of activities for the two- and four-legged members of your family. This event attracts nearly 2,000 attendees and their dogs, and is a whole lot of fun. This is a free event.

WHEN

Bark in the Park Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The 2-mile Run, Walk, Wag begins at 10 a.m. with registration at 9 a.m.

WHERE

Bark in the Park Festival will be held at Nelson Park, on Nelson Street, on Plymouth Harbor.

HOW

This event is free. The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce and all persons associated with Barktoberfest will be held harmless for any injury to your dog and/or person; including any incidents associated with the animal resulting in unfavorable consequences. All dogs must be dog-, adult-, and child-friendly. All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination in the form of a valid tag or certificate, which must be available upon request. Dog owners and handlers must pick-up and dispose of their dog’s waste. Only one dog is allowed per handler. Bark in the Park Festival organizers reserve the right to evict any dog and its owner/handler from the event grounds.

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