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Richmond Dog Events
If you know of any more events, please add! I'd like to keep this going all year long.
Benefiting: Abused and Abandoned Dogs
The Diamond
Bring your furry friends to the Diamond for the Flying Squirrels game. Dogs get in for free.
$5 per adult
The Canine Carnival will be a celebration of dogs and the joy they bring to people’s lives. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, contests and events for dogs and their owners! Admission will be $5 for adults. Children 12 and under and all dogs will be admitted free.
Events: Kat Simmons of local radio station Lite98/WTVR will be our master of ceremonies for the Halloween costume contest for dogs. In addition, there will be a dog-owner look a like contest, major dog adoption activities, products for sale by pet-related vendors, food, music and much more!
http://www.chesterfield.gov/caninecarnival/
FUTURE EVENTS:
Jun: Ashland Strawberry Faire
Jun: Richmond Vegetarian Festival
Jul: Forest Hill Park - Sunday In The Park With Friends
Jul: Hanover Tomato Festival
Aug: Richmond Flying Squirrels Bark in the Park
Aug: Dogs Day at Goochland Baptist Church
Sep: James River Cellars Harvest Wine Festival
Sep: Shady Acres Pool Puppy Pool Day
Sep: Glen Allen Day
Sep: Bark in the Park
Sep: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Sep: Chesterfest
Oct: Fredericksburg's Gone to the Dogs Fair
Oct: Woof Wag Walk
Oct: Howl-A-Woof at Ruff House Dog Park
Oct: Meadow Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Oct: Stony Point Fashion Cener Dog Halloween Costume
Oct: Equine (and Canine) Extravaganza
Oct: Chesterfield Canine Carnival
Oct: Bon Air Pet Festival
Oct: Rockin' with Renew Crew Fall Festival
Nov: Puppy up! Walk for 2 Million Dogs
Dec: GardenFest for Fidos
Dec: Pictures with Santa (many different locations)
Jan: Richmond SuperPet Expo
Feb: Henrico Humane Pet Expo
Mar: Richmond SPCA Dog Jog and Vendor Fair
Mar: Shamrock the Block
Apr: Richmond Easter on Parade
Apr: Hounds or Healing Walk
Apr: Richmond Animal League Woofstock
May: AARF Paws in the Park
May: Dominion River Rock Ultimate Air Dog Competition
May: Richmond Flying Squirrels Bark in the Park
OLDER EVENTS:
Aug 26, 2010 Pints for Pups Happy Hour to Benefit Richmond Animal League
Update: **May not be pet friendly...sorry**
F.W. Sullivan’s Fan Bar & Grille, Main St and Stafford Ave, Richmond, VA
Please join the Richmond Animal League at F. W. Sullivan's on August 26th for our second Pints For Pups! For a $5.00 donation at the door you'll receive a RAL pint glass (we have the glasses!! woof! woof!), and your first pint of domestic beer is FREE! All proceeds of glass sales will help the homeless dogs and cats at... RAL's shelter find forever homes!
http://www.ral.org/events/3448/
Sept 04, 2010 12:00pm - 05:00pm James River Cellars Harvest Wine Festival
James River Cellars
11008 Washington Hwy - Glen Allen, VA 23059
Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door + $2 donation to Richmond SPCA for each dog
The 5th Annual Harvest Wine Festival! Join us and three other guest wineries to celebrate the fall harvest. Listen to live music, taste wine from four different wineries, attend wine 101 seminar and tours, visit with craft vendors and check out our food vendor. Picnics are always welcome at our events.
We are happy to welcome the Richmond SPCA's Tail Wagin Wagon for this event!
Bring in a canned or bagged pet food item to be entered in our drawing for a Fabulous Gift from one of our local vendors!
Sept 11, 2010 01:00pm - 03:00pm Shady Acres Pool Puppy Pool Day!
Location: Shady Acres Pool
10401 Dakins Dr - Richmond, VA 23236
On Saturday, September 11th, Shady Acres is going to the dogs. It’s Puppy Pool Day, where our four-legged friends can jump in to swim and splash. 1 - 3 pm, open to all, $5 per pooch (that’s $1.25 per paw).
Sept 18, 2010 09:30am - 04:00pm Glen Allen Day 2010
Location: Meadow Farm Museum - Crump Park
3400 Mountain Road - Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Theme: Living Healthy in Glen Allen
Parade
Arts and Crafts Fair
Car Show
Live Music and Demonstrations on two stages
Kids Activities: live animal petting zoo, moonwalks, mountain climbing wall and more
Food and Refreshments available for purchase
Free Admission
Free Parking
http://www.glenallenday.org/
Sept 25, 2010 10:00am - 01:00pm Bark in the Park
Deep Run Park
FREE to the public! There will be a 2k 4 Paws Dog Walk to kick off the event, and all proceeds will benefit Henrico Humane Society! Helping animals is a walk in the park!
Event Day Activities:
• Music by Random Play
• Performance by Jonathan Austin
• 30+ Vendors
• Dog Contests - $1 per entry
• Moon Walk
• Petting Zoo
• Dog Adoptions
• Food for people and pets
http://henricohumane.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&vi...
Sept 25, 2010 11:00am - 03:00pm AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Dude Ranch Pet Resort
11015 Dude Ranch Rd - Glen Allen, Virginia 23226
This 100% indoors air conditioned event, will have multiple booths with dogs of different breeds for you to meet and learn more about. In addition, booths for training help (including an ASK-THE-TRAINER, and AGILITY-101) where you can learn more about the courses offered in obedience (puppy, AKC STAR, Canine Good Citizen, basic as well as Novice, open, etc.) as well as Dog Show 101 about Conformation will be open. Bring your kids - bring your licensed/vaccinated dogs - Try out the Puppy Play Ground and/or learn more about Agility work! Contests, Prizes and Refreshments throughout the day. This Event will be totally Free of Charge, and is open to all members of the public.
Sept 25, 2010 10:00am - 05:00pm Chesterfest 2010
Chester Village Green
Off Route 10, between Centre St and Chester Village Green Dr
Parking at Thomas Dale HS and ride shuttle to Chester Village Green
Join us at the 9th annual ChesterFest for a day jam packed with FREE, family friendly fun, entertainment, events, and food. Our theme for this year is GOOD OL' FASHIONED FUN.
The event includes games for all ages, with a large Kids Zone to include, NEW this year, a Tweens and Teens Zone, where the younger ones will learn and enjoy some old fashioned games.
In an effort to bring the community even closer together, there will be Tug-O-Wars, sack, and three-legged races between our local police and fire departments; teachers from our schools; and our local service organizations.
We have a Fun Dog Show with awards for best costume, dog who looks most like owner, etc., with the entry fees and other Dog Show fundraising projects benefiting the Chesterfield County Humane Society. We will have crafters, vendors, and also new this year is a special Salute to our Troops area where everyone can sign a banner giving a special Thank You to our soldiers.
Oct 02, 2010 09:30am - 03:30pm Fredericksburg's Gone to the Dogs Fair
Downtown Fredericksburg, VA
The Fredericksburg's Gone to the Dogs fair is Saturday, October 2, in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. Bring your friends, family, and all the animal lovers you know for this special event to benefit local animal welfare groups. You (and even your dog!) will enjoy live music, food, dog skills and demos, an adoption park with local rescued animals, and much more. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m., and activities will run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Between three and four million animals die each year because they do not have a safe and loving home. These animals deserve a chance -- join us and your peers in Fredericksburg to help animals and support local adoption efforts. Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO of the Humane Society of the United States will be the event's Grand Marshall.
Oct 23, 2010 10:00am - 02:00pm Woof Wag Walk
Taylor Park
Ashland, VA
A beautiful fall, crisp day. Your faithful companion by your side, a stroll through the park, visit with pet friendly vendors...It's Woof, Wag, Walk time! Bring out your favorite furry friend to see this 4th annual event. This year, Taylor Park will be boo-ti-ful. Halloween pet costume contests and themed events will highlight the day. This fun-filled event is designed specifically with your pet in mind. Enjoy a day that includes a dog walk, demonstrations, contests, pet-oriented vendors, food vendors, pet adoptions, grooming tips, dog treats, and a doggie Boo-ti-ful show (costume contest).
This event is free and open to the public.
http://www.co.hanover.va.us/parksrec/events_woofwag.htm
Oct 23, 2010 11:00am - 02:00am Howl-A-Woof at Ruff House Dog Park
Ruff House Dog Park
Rockwood Park
3401 Courthouse Rd - Richmond, VA 23236
The Ruff House Dog Park Association is having their 2nd annual Howl-a-woof event at Rockwood Park. This event will raise money to maintain and improve the dog park. Featuring a dog costume contest, a dog/owner costume contest, pups on parade, and many other events. Dress up your best 4-legged friend and bring him to the park.
Oct 23-24, 2010 Meadow Highland Games and Celtic Festival
The Meadow Event Park
Doswell, VA
It’s a new name and new home – the sixteenth annual Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival (formerly the Richmond Highland Games & Celtic Festival) features two days of “Music. Food. Large Men Throwing Stuff.”
Admission: $19 - Human, $5 - Dog. See dog rules
Oct 24, 2010 Time 1:00pm Stony Point Fashion Center Dog Halloween Costume Contest
(and GRAD Doodle Walk!)
Stony Point Fashion Center
9200 Stony Point Parkway , Richmond, VA 23235
Bring your dog in costume or just as they are.
Oct 29-31, 2010 See Website for times. Equine (and Canine) Extravaganza
The Meadow Event Park
Doswell, VA
Dog lovers will find plenty to see and do in a weekend packed with great shopping for dog related products from our canine vendors. From the fun side of doggie bling to important discussions about canine health, nutrition, training, and problem solving (dog's behaving badly?), to fun and entertaining demonstrations of some quite talented canines, dog lovers will find plenty to see and do!
Admission: $15 at the door, $32/3 days In Advance
Sorry, Dogs are NOT permitted.
Oct 30, 2010 11:00am - 04:00pm Canine Carnival
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832
$5 per adult
The Canine Carnival will be a celebration of dogs and the joy they bring to people’s lives. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, contests and events for dogs and their owners! Admission will be $5 for adults. Children 12 and under and all dogs will be admitted free.
Events: Kat Simmons of local radio station Lite98/WTVR will be our master of ceremonies for the Halloween costume contest for dogs. In addition, there will be a dog-owner look a like contest, major dog adoption activities, products for sale by pet-related vendors, food, music and much more!
http://www.chesterfield.gov/caninecarnival/
Oct 30, 2010 12:00pm - 04:00pm Bon Air Pet Festival
Stratford Hills Shopping Center
2817 Hathaway Rd - Richmond, VA 23225
Bon Air Pet Festival -- hosted by Bon Air Critter Care. Pet Halloween Costume Contest - judged by Lite 98's Kat Simons. Blessing of Pets, Photos with Santa by Dan Butler and much more! All proceeds go to FETCH a Cure.
Oct 30, 2010 10:00am - 02:00pm Rockin' with Renew Crew Fall Festival
The Carillon
1300 Blanton Ave - Richmond, VA 23219
-Family Fun - Pet & Owner and Kids Costume Contests, Clowns, Face Painters, Games, Moon Bounce, Trick or Treating, Pumpkin Painting, Halloween Bag Decorating
-2 Bands - Rocknoceros & Fat Skippy
-Yummy Food - By Homemades by Suzanne
-Nutzy the Flying Squirrels Mascot
11:00am - Rocknoceros (children's band)
12:30pm - Fat Skippy (classic rock)
1:30pm - Lite 98 Pet Costume Contest
http://www.therenewcrew.org/
Nov 7, 2010 01:00pm - 05:00pm Richmond, VA Puppy Up! Walk for 2 Million Dogs
Rockwood Park
3401 Courthouse Rd - Richmond, VA 23236
It began with a promise to raise awareness of canine cancer one mile, one city, and one person at time. Luke Robinson with his two dogs walked 2000 miles from Austin to Boston to fulfill the promise he made to his dog Malcolm who died from this horrible disease.
Be a part of history this November 7th as thousands in cities all across America join in on the promise to bring awareness to cancer.
Registration starts at 1pm
1 mile Walk begins at 2pm
Vendors - 1pm - 5pm
Pre-register on line on or before November 5, 2010 $20.00
Day of event registration $25.00
Receive a bandana and 2 Million Dogs Bracelet with entry fee.
Raise or donate $100.00 and receive a walk t-shirt.
Dec 02, 2010 05:00pm - 10:00pm GardenFest for Fidos
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave - Richmond, VA 23228
A holiday tradition! This year's theme is "Fire & Ice" with the display featuring more than a half million lights arranged in botanical themes throughout the Garden. Visitors can also marvel at displays in the Garden’s Conservatory and decorations in the Visitors Center and the Education and Library Complex. Leashed pets allowed.
Jan 06, 2011 05:00pm - 10:00pm GardenFest for Fidos
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave - Richmond, VA 23228
A holiday tradition! This year's theme is "Fire & Ice" with the display featuring more than a half million lights arranged in botanical themes throughout the Garden. Visitors can also marvel at displays in the Garden’s Conservatory and decorations in the Visitors Center and the Education and Library Complex. Leashed pets allowed.
Jan 14-16 (check times on website) Richmond SuperPet Expo
Richmond Raceway
600 E. Laburnum Avenue - Richmond, VA 23222
The Premier Shopping Event...Everything for Every Pet Owner.
Leashed pets allowed.
Feb 19, 2011 10:00am - 4:00pm - Henrico Humane Pet Expo
The Showplace - 3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond, VA
Admission $10 for adults, $5 for children 2-12, Free for children under 2.Discount coupons in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 2/15 (Metro), 2/17 (Weekend), 2/18 (Home & Garden) and in the Winter edition of Family Dog Digest.
The 12th Annual Pet Expo is a unique indoor event where you can bring your pet to enjoy a day of fun and excitement with the whole family! All proceeds benefit Henrico Humane Society and help homeless animals in the community!Over 75 exhibitors that sell animal-related goods and services will be on hand, plus many animal rescue groups. Activities are scheduled throughout the day, many of which you can do with your pet!
http://henricohumane.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&vi...
Mar 12, 2011 noon - ? - Shamrock the Block 2011
Shockoe Bottom
(Not a dog-specific event, but dogs are allowed)
Shamrock The Block is FREE to attend, with great food, live music all day and plenty o' green beverages for you to enjoy safely, so bring a designated driver.
http://www.shamrocktheblock.com/index.php
Mar 19, 2011 9:00am - 1:00pm - Richmond SPCA Dog Jog and 5k Run and expo
Richmond SPCA - 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA
This fun pet- and family-friendly event is proudly presented by Car Pool Car Wash & Detail! There are many ways to participate. You can run, jog or walk the 5K. You can walk with your dog in the 1-mile Dog Jog. You can join a team and help fundraise from near or far. You can attend the Holiday Barn Pet Resorts Vendor Fair. You can participate in the raffle. All of these activities help support the thousands of animals cared for each year by the Richmond SPCA!
http://www.richmondspca.org/race
Mar 20, 2011 2:00pm - GRAD March Doodle Romp
Bandy Park
Mar 26, 2011 10:00am - 2:00pm - Mardi Paws
Taylor Park - Hanover
Grab your furry friend, purple beads and masks. Take a stroll over to Taylor Park for your Canine version of a Mardi Gras party. Bring everyone out to celebrate your pet at this Free event! The day will feature fun, music, and a festive atmosphere. Entertaining and educational demonstrations and fun contests, to include costume, tricks, obedience and agility will fill the schedule for the day!
http://www.co.hanover.va.us/parksrec/events_woofwag.htm
Apr 16, 2011 10:00am - 2:00pm - Richmond Animal League Woofstock
Monument Avenue between Allen & Lombardy
RAL's family friendly dog festival to raise money for homeless animals. Monument Avenue between Allen & Lombardy. Fundraising Dog Walk - Vendors - Live Music - Food & Drink - Kids Games - Dog Contests & Agility - Dog Adoptions
http://www.ral.org/woofstock/
April 23, 2011 12:00 - 3:00pm - Hounds for Healing Dog Walk
Monroe Park at VCU
Dog walk to support the therapy dog program (Dogs on Call), research, and educational activities at The Center for Human-Animal Interaction at VCU Medical Center. Family entertainment will include a Richmond Police K-9 demonstration, a parade of Dogs On Call teams, music, face painting for children, pet-related vendors, NFL tailgate and jewelry raffles and much more! A special appearance will be made by Kings Dominion's Snoopy: America's favorite Beagle.
Complimentary parking will be available in the West Main Street parking deck across the street (Main and Cherry Streets) or VV deck on Floyd Avenue. Access to indoor restrooms will be available one block away in the VCU Student Commons Building
http://www.chai.vcu.edu/HoundsForHealing.html
Apr 24, 2011 1:00pm - 5:00pm - Easter on Parade
Monument Avenue between Allen and Davis streets
free admission
The beloved Richmond tradition of “parading” down scenic Monument Avenue continues this year! Join more than 10,000 people as they converge upon the four-block site to celebrate the arrival of spring. Music fills the air with art and jewelry vendors, fun for children, food vendors, and people and dog watching are all a part of the holiday celebration.Two main highlights of the annual event are the pet bonnet and people bonnet showcases on the main stage at Allen Avenue. Be sure to enter your beloved Fido or your beautiful bonnet. Easter on Parade is produced by Venture Richmond. For more information, call (804) 788-6466 or visit www.venturerichmond.com.
May 7, 2011 AARF Paws in the ParkInnsbrook Picnic Area
$5 per person
May 13 - 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 1:00pm - 8:00pm Dominion RiverRock Festival - Ultimate Air Dog Competition
Brown's Island, Richmond, VA
No steroid scandals in this sport. Watch man's best friend go paws to the wall to prove who is top dog! The competition features canines competing for distance, catching and fetching from a dock into a pool. It's an incredible new sport that everyone loves. All competition will be directed and announced by Milt Wilcox, President of ULTIMATE AIR DOGS. Milt is a former Detroit Tiger pitcher and member of the 1984 World Series champions. ULTIMATE AIR DOGS is one of the premier dock jumping organizations in the country. $15 to enter, free to watch.
http://www.dominionriverrock.com/dogs.html
Updated:
8/30/10 - Added Stony Point Halloween Contest and added Future Events
9/6/10 - Added James River Cellars Harvest Wine Festival, Bon Air Pet Festival, Fredericksburg's Gone to the Dogs Fair, AKC Responsibile Dog Ownership Day, Puppy Pool Days (Thanks Donna, Tony, Oliver & Henry) and Howl-a-Woof (Thanks Nancy (aka "Maddy's mom"))
9/8/10 - Added Chesterfest 2010, GardenFest for Fido, Meadow Highland Games and Celtic Festival
9/21/10 - Added Richmond SuperPet Expo, Equine Extravaganza, updated Stony Point Halloween Contest
10/10/10 - Added Rockin' with Renew Crew (10/30)
11/1/10 - Added 2 million dog walk
2/14/11 - Updated events
2/20/11 - Added Richmond Flying Squirrels Bark in the Park Nights
3/13/11 - Added Doodle Romp and updated events
3/20/11 - Added Paw Power in the Park
5/16/11 - Cleaned up and added a Furry Friends Jubilee (5/22)
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy on
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Leann, I think we may take you up on the offer. We haven't had a doodle romp in a few months. Let's figure out a good time. We have the Oct doodle walk coming up on the 24th at Stony Point.
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Permalink Reply by Leann Harris on
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Just contact me- we can certainly make this happen before it's too cold out! I will try and make the 24th but I'm doodleless... will you still let me come ? :)
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I've updated the Richmond Dog Events thread with upcoming events.
But I need your help! If you know of any upcoming events, please reply to I can add them to the list!
Thanks.
Jeremy
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The Richmond Flying Squirrels just announced their "Bark in the Park" days for this season:
Wed, May 18th @ 7:05pm vs. Bowie Baysox
Mon, Aug 29th @ 7:05pm vs New Brittain Rock Cats
Jeremy
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