02/14/2026
ATTENTION ALL PET OWNERS
We all love our pets, and love to show them off. So come join us for the first ever
DOG FESTIVAL and PET PARADE
When. April 19th 2026
Location. Hal Hefner air field
across from
Crossroads Grill on
Rink Dam Rd
Time. 10am til 4pm
Categories include:
The Puppy Parade for puppies 1 year an under the.
The Littles Parade. 25 lbs and under ex chihuahuas, shih Tzu, Yorkies etc
The Middles Parade. 26 to 40 lbs
The Biggies Parade. 41 plus lbs.
The Poodle and Doodle parade
For the kids. Most creative decorated wagon floats or small electric cars at least one dog must ride in the wagon or car.
Best costume contest
My Baby's Got Talent contest. Show off all the tricks your dog can do. Dogs will perform one at a time.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded for each category. Dogs will be awarded with a metal to hang around their neck similar to an Olympic medal.
This event is a fundraiser to help people in our community who are battling cancer with much needed medical help. Cancer patients and every day and a fight for their life and too many times because of co-pays they have to choose between medicine and food. We can't help every single cancer patient but we can show every cancer patient in our community that we care. No one should have to fight alone.
FUREVER PETS in Bethlehem will be there performing a demolition by their pet trainers. We are currently working to get more trainers to come out and perform.
The sheriff of Alexander county is considering bringing his bloodhound to do a demonstration of his tracking abilities.
If you would like to enter your pet in any of these categories for this festival we ask that you please pre-register them so we will know about how many dogs to expect. There has been a huge interest in this event and spaces will fill up quickly. You can pick up a registration form at Forever Pets in Bethlehem, or you can message me an register by cash app.
Entry fee is $15 for one category or $20 for multiple categories.
At the end of the event we will have the audience vote for the Dog Best in Show. They will be awarded with a trophy, blue ribbon, metal.
VENDORS also wanted. We have a limited number of spaces available for vendors some spaces have already been reserved. So message me to reserve your spot today.
Food Trucks $50 per space.
All other vendors, crafts, pet supplies, etc. $25 per space.
We are also currently trying to set up music for this event.
Feel free to text or call me for more info. 828 352 3727