Strut
Your Mutt Bethesda 2015 will take place on May 16 between 10AM and 3PM
in the Bethesda Row area on Woodmont Ave. The day will be packed with fun activities for
kids, adults, and their best friend!
Parking is
available at 4841 Bethesda Ave or the new Capital Crescent Parking Garage. 
2015 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 and Adoption Shows by rescue groups. |
2:15pm |
Raffle
Winners Announced and DOG HOUSE AUCTION |
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 local rescue organizations strut their stuff across the main stage.
Maybe you'll meet your new best friend! |
| DOG HOUSE AUCTIONS | BACK
BY POPULAR DEMAND!! This year we are enlisting the help of Bethesda’s
building community to bring the exciting DOG HOUSE AUCTION back to
Strut Your Mutt 2015 and provide great new homes for some of
“Bethesda’s Best Friends”. Some of Bethesda's Best Builders will be
constructing unique dog houses that will be judged and auctioned off.
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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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