WYANDOTTE (WWJ) - Downriver's 'Bark on the Biddle' returns for a three-day festival of fun open to all dogs and their owners beginning Friday, June 3 and running through Sunday, June 5.
Residents and their furry friends are welcome to shop, drink and play with their dogs during the annual event; WWJ's Erin Vee spoke to event organizer Julie Law to learn more about all the fun and fur activities starting this weekend.
"This festival is designed for you and your dog," Law said. "It's the one festival you actually get to bring your dog, so we have al kinds of things for them to do."
There will be a lure course chase, dock diving event, costume contests and other events along with a variety of pet related vendors, doggy fashions, homemade dog treats, unique dog toys and samples of dog food and treats.
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"Of course, live music and a bar," Law said. "Who doesn't want that?"
Law said the event will take place in the parking lot on the riverfront off Oak Street, east of Biddle Ave., and spread out over a grassy section of Bishop Park.
The event features tons of fun for your pets and even a place for those thinking about getting a pet to adopt; Vee said she found her chihuahua, Tika Santana, through a rescue at "Bark on Biddle" several years ago.
A schedule of all the furry fun and contests has been set, but make sure to check the group's Facebook page to make sure times are current as they are subject to change.
Friday
5:00pm: Smooch Your Pooch
5:30pm: Furminator (Biggest Hairball Competition)
6:30pm: Costume Contest
7:30pm: Wiener Dog Race
7:45pm: Pug Run
Saturday
12:00pm: Best Trick Contests
12:30pm: Puppy Dash (6 months & under)
1:00pm: Costume Contest
2:00pm: Furminator (Biggest Hairball Competition)
4:30pm: Wiener Dog Race
5:30pm: Corgi Race
Sunday
12:00pm: Best Trick Contest
12:30am: Small Dog Run (under 12 lbs.)
1:00pm: Costume Contest
2:30pm: Chihuahua Race
3:00pm: Wiener Dog Race
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Event organizers said all well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend the event, but must be on a 6’ leash; retractable leashes are strongly discouraged. Dog who show aggressive tentencies will be asked to leave out of safety for other pets and their owners.
Most importantly, all festival goers are reminded to pick up after their pet. Dog drinking stations will be set out around the event and no outside coolers or chairs are allowed.
There is a $5 admission fee in advance or at the gate and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Detroit Dog Rescue. Kids 12 and under will be admitted free of charge.
To find out more about the event, you can visit Bark on the Biddle website.