Strut
Your Mutt Bethesda 2012 will take place on May 19 between 10AM and 3PM
in the Woodmont Triangle Area of Bethesda at Norfolk Ave. and Woodmont Ave. The day will be packed with fun activities for
kids, adults, and their best friend!
Parking is available in Public Parking Garage #11, at Woodmont Avenue and Norfolk Ave.
2012 FESTIVAL
TIMELINE:
| 10:00am - 3:00pm |
Registration, Dog
Vendors, Music |
| 10:00am - 3:00pm |
Kids Play Area -
Moonbounces and Games |
| 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Raffle - win 50%
of the pot - you need not be present to win! |
| 10:30am |
Parade Line-up -
at Main Stage |
| 10:45am |
Dog Parade |
| 11:30am |
Dog Contests - Main
Stage |
| Noon - 3pm |
Every half hour:
Training shows by Melissa Heeter and Adoption
Shows by rescue groups. |
| 2:15pm |
Raffle Winners Announced |
| 3:00pm |
Strut Your Mutt Concludes |
Parade Awards - one winner in each category
- Best Strut - large dog
- Best Strut - small dog
- Biggest dog
- Smallest dog
- Best tail wag
- Best Parade Outfits
- Best Mutt
Contests - 1st, 2nd and 3rd places:
- Owner/Dog look-alike
- Best Kisser
- Best Costume
- Best Trick
- Best Singer
Strut Your Mutt is a rain or shine event.
| CAVALCADE OF EXHIBITORS |
| You’ll find everything from dog accessory
retailers, to vets, to dog photographers, to dog walkers, to dog trainers, to doggy daycare providers.
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| DOG PARADE |
| Hundreds
of dog owners will Strut with their Mutts in our parade through
downtown Bethesda. Judges along the parade route will judge the dogs on
“Best Mutt Strut,” “Best Parade Outfit,” and other categories. |
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| DOG AND OWNER CONTESTS |
| Do
you look like your dog? Is your dog the best dressed in Bethesda? How
about the best kisser? Does your dog know an amazing trick? |
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| DOG ADOPTION SHOW |
| See
dogs available for adoption from the Montgomery County Humane Society
and local rescue organizations strut their stuff across the main stage.
Maybe you'll meet your new best friend! |
| CENTRAL BARK - KIDS PLAY AREA |
| Fun for kids of all ages including a moonbounce, games, and facepainting.
Plus, food (for people and dogs) and music. A great day of fun for you, your family and your dog. |
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