Arts, Dining & Entertainment

Wonderpaws Festival boasts kid-friendly and dog-friendly activities

Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will be holding the Wonderpaws Festival in downtown Rutland, Saturday, Sept. 26, on Center Street from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wonderpaws Festival is a new community event that will provide an opportunity for kids, families and community members to celebrate a day in downtown with their dogs.

The festival will feature many free kid-friendly and dog-friendly activities and demonstrations. In addition, visitors may explore dog-related vendors and specialists. Exhibitor and vendor opportunities are available.

Registration includes participation for dogs and dog owners in the Wonderpaws Festival Paw Parade, a token of appreciation for all participants and a chance to win a judges’ choice award in categories such as best pet/owner look-a-like, most entertaining, wildest wag and many more.

The Paw Parade will conclude with participants gathering for a winner ceremony. Judges choice awards will be presented to winning dogs and their dog owners.

Calling all volunteers!

Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum Wonderpaws Festival is looking for energetic volunteers help make this event a success. It will be an unforgettable experience. So, join us!

The Wonderpaw Festival fundraiser will directly benefit Wonderfeet for capital projects and the community with educational programs. Wonderfeet encourages children to appreciate their role in local and global communities by creating a dynamic environment which fosters curiosity and exploration, inspires creativity and engages the imagination through play.

Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum is located at 17 Center Street, Rutland, Vt. For more information call 282-2678 or visit www.WonderfeetKidsMuseum.org.

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