The Downers Grove Park District will host its second annual Dog Daze occasion the place canine house owners can pack up their pooch and plan for a day of free, enjoyable actions. The occasion will likely be midday to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St.
Presented by the Community Bank of Downers Grove, Dog Daze will supply enjoyable for pups and their individuals!
Peruse the numerous vendor cubicles providing demos, giveaways and merchandise for buy. Listen to dwell acoustic music with Mike and Traci from Good Clean Fun, buy tasty treats for people or pups, and revel in chilly grownup drinks.
Food distributors will embody Dope Sandwich Food Truck and Chick-fil-A. Adults ages 21 or older should purchase beer, wine or coolers for $6 every.
Dogs can cool off in doggie swimming pools, romp by means of sprinklers and chase bubbles within the fenced off-leash splash zone sponsored by the Eric Hamilton Team at Guaranteed Rate. A noncompetitive agility course will likely be open without cost play from midday to 2 p.m. and have obedience instruments and different coaching demos, sponsored by Enjoy Your Dog Inc.
The Peanut Butter Competition space may have particular person stations the place 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. The winner from every group will obtain a prize.
The West Suburban Humane Society will likely be on-site with adoptable dogs, purposes, and data concerning how the neighborhood might help different furry associates. During the occasion, guests can help the Humane Society by donating much-needed operational provides; a listing of things is offered on their web site at www.wshs-dg.org.
In addition, suggestions collected from beverage gross sales throughout Dog Daze will likely be donated to the organization.
Dawn Hartman, the park district’s director of selling & neighborhood engagement, is happy to see the occasion develop in 2023.
“The Downers Grove Park District appreciates the beneficiant help of native business sponsors and companions who’ve helped to develop the occasion in 2023. Families and their dogs are in for a particular deal with this yr with almost 20 distributors on-site,” Hartman mentioned.
Dog Daze is offered by Community Bank of Downers Grove and sponsored by Enjoy Your Dog Professional Dog Training, The Eric Hamilton Team at Guaranteed Rate, Advocate Health Care, Bentley’s Pet Stuff, Blue Light Rain HVAC, Bredwell, Jared Brooks of Thrivent, K9 Karving, The Kim Moustis Group of Keller Williams Experience, Lacey Creek Supportive Living, True Balance Karate, and Walkin N’ Rollin Pet Services. Additional companions embody Happy Dog Barkery, Dogtopia of Downers Grove, Live Like Roo, Trader Joe’s and Kiwanis Club of Downers Grove.
During the occasion, all dogs ought to stay on leash whereas not visiting the fenced areas. Dogs ought to be up-to-date on vaccinations.
Pet house owners are chargeable for cleansing up after their canine and aggressive animals is not going to be permitted to take part. For extra data and the schedule of actions for Dog Daze, go to dgparks.org.
The Downers Grove Park District enriches our neighborhood by means of pure space preservation and distinctive recreation, parks, and amenities that encourage memorable experiences. With almost 600 acres of parks and amenities, there are millions of alternatives for people of all ages and pursuits to develop, play, think about and discover.
