Contact: Sue Kazusky, Coordinator

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  www.pinckneydogfest.com

Arise DogFest 2024 Hosted by Arise Church Community Dog Park in Pinckney, MI

Community Dog Park is venue for family-friendly dog-centered event

Pinckney, Mich. –– The Annual Pinckney DogFest, held at the Arise Church Community Dog Park, 11211 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., returns again on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The DogFest gives dog owners and the community an opportunity to gather and celebrate all things canine.

Admission is $15 per vehicle. We’re collecting dog food donations, as well, that day for the Arise Pet Pantry (Chuck Waggin). Activities at the DogFest are free with admission.

Your dog might enjoy the lure course, or perhaps the fastest peanut butter eating contest, tidbit catching, and agility course. Dog sprint races for small, medium and large dogs return again this year. Be sure to bring a dog costume for the parade later in the day, too.  We will also feature a Barn Hunt Arena in our barn, featuring the trainers from Attaboy Dog Training in Pinckney. All DogFest activities are free with the price of admission. Please refer to the website for the schedule of events that day.

Children will have fun on the doghouse bounce, foam machine, face painting, and playing games for kids.  Lunch is available at the Doggy Cafe on site. Vendors in the Vendor Mall will have free giveaways while they last.

Proceeds support improvements to our Arise Church Community Dog Park and future DogFest events.  Arise Church and its grounds are smoke and alcohol free. All dogs must be on a 6 foot or shorter leash. Only non-aggressive dogs may attend. No dogs in heat are allowed. Rules of the dog park are posted on-site.

Thank you to our generous event sponsors: Pet Portraits by Sue, Attaboy Dog Training, Mill Pond Animal Hospital, Rick Beaudin, The Royal Canine, K9 Koa with Officer Carr, Blue Star Service Dogs, Chuck Waggin, Adiska Family Dental, CPS, Advanced Water Treatment, Arise Dog Park, Bocks Pet and Garden, Crackerz Corner, K &R Custom Creations, Laura’s Pampered Pets, Ore Creek Craft Cider,  Dog Dash De Lure, Michael Szafranski State Farm, RW Installation, Inc., The Royal Canine Salon, Recovery Advocates in Livingston (RAIL), and Veteran Service Dogs.