ON THE MUSIC STAGE

(LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRANCE) Emcee: Mark Veau from Oldies 98.9

Noon Welcoming intro/information
12:15-1 p.m. Performance by New Pilot
1 p.m. Charities say a few words about their organizations
1:15 p.m. Round one of raffles announced
1:40 p.m. Presentation of Hero Awards to Team 5 Investigates and Deborah Howard, president of the Companion Animal Protection Society
1:50 p.m. Representative Jennifer Callahan speaks about political movement in animal welfare
2 to 3:30 p.m. Bay City Rollers with special guest
3:30 p.m. Raffle Prizes - Round Two Announced
3:40 to 4:20 Performance by Fergus
4:20 p.m. Raffle Prizes - Round Three and 50/50 announced
4:30 to 5 p.m. Matt Shwachman Band (MSB)

THE ACTIVITIES STAGE (LOCATED AT THE OTHER END OF THE TRACK)

1 p.m.The Adoptable Pet Parade. $1,000 prize awarded to the winner, courtesy of the Pet Rock Fest, judged by representatives from PetSmart.
1:30-2 p.m. The New England Disc Dog Group Performs
2 p.m. The Dog Contest sponsored by Bil-Jac Foods and Mountain Dog Products
2 p.m. Best Ears
2:15 p.m. Owner-Dog Look Alike
2:30 p.m. Waggiest Tail
2:45 p.m. Best Vocalist
3 p.m. Sweetest Face

Prize packagess donated by Bil Jac Foods: First and second place receive medium size bags of food from Bil-Jac, all third place winners receive a bag of liver treats. Medals and awards presented to winners, as well. Mountain Dog Products also presents leashes to all winners.

2:30 and 4:15 p.m. Performances by ARFF Flyball Club

3:15-3:45 p.m. The New England Disc Dog Group performs

3:45 Appearance and booksigning by trainer Bill Berloni and "Bruiser," who stars in Legally Blonde the Musical

4 p.m. Drawing for the two lottery winners (each receiving $500 from Pet Rock)

AT THE INFORMATION/RAFFLE TENT

Cat Photo Contest sponsored by the Pet Barn, ribbons and winners posted at the start of the festival, as this year, the contest is pre-judged by representatives from the Pet Barn. Please leave your cat photos up for all to see through the end of the event. If you cannot wait until the end, we will mail the photo back to you. Winners receive gifts from the Pet Barn, as well as photos posted on the Web site and Pet Barn locations! Enter the contest by printing out a form here, or visiting The Pet Barn. First place winners receive $25 gift card plus a prize, second place winners receive a $15 plus a prize, and third place receives a $10 gift card plus a prize. Pick up forms at the Pet Barn on on THIS SITE.

Buy your official Pet Rock T-shirt

Pick up information and pamphlets distributed by various animal organizations

The display of the Wall of Shame and Wall of Fame - check out the best and worst in animal news this year

Take part in the raffle, which is called in three rounds from the Music Stage (check times for announcements) : see below for updated list of raffle prizes.

MORE ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Kind Kids Tent, which includes face painting, crafts and games. This area will also feature various children's inflatable rides, as well as Clifford The Big Red Dog, and chances to win copies of the Deluxe Anniversary Version of Clifford the Big Red Dog

The Vegetarian Food Court is back, hosted by the Boston Vegetarian Society. This food court, which is in addition to our standard vendors that serve fried dough, fries, pizza and wraps (coordinated by Uxbridge First Holiday Night), includes Latin foods by Norma's Catering, Indian food by Cafe of India and Asian cuisine by the Buddha Hut. Food vendors available throughout the day in the “music area.” This year, as with years past and forever more, don’t look for meat at this festival. Think about it, folks. We’re loving animals today.

Psychic readings by Latifa Meena of "Animals Can Talk"

Photographer Donnie Kelley and Animal Communicator Latifa Meena are available at the Rich Bitch Designs tent for photos...and readings...

Live music and announcements take place throughout the day on the "Music Stage.

"The Doggie Water Park - Cool your pooch in our pools and sprinklers, as well as let them have a drink. Sponsored by Hitchcock Pool Water of Charlton.

The Kind Kids tent features various children's activities led by Donna Vayo, including face painting and crafts - located near the Doggie Water Park. Also, Clifford the Big Red Dog hangs at his "doghouse." Kids have a chance to win Clifford books, donated by Scholastic Books, and enjoy two inflatable rides.

Ask-the-vet table, free rabies clinic and low-cost microchipping sponsored by VCA. This rabies clinic is limited to two pets per family. Also, cats must be in carriers and all must pay admission to the event to take part in the clinic.

Crested Guardians Chinese Crested Rescue offers AKC Canine Good Citizen tests at its booth.

Dawn Tweedy does airbrush tattoos, including pet related art. 50% of all her proceeds benefit the Pet Rock Festival Visit www.artisticairbrushing.com

Massages by Lively Dog as well as Four Paws Massage, Companion Kneads Animal Massage and Head to Tail Pet Massage

Book Nook Sponsored by Booklovers' Gourmet - 20 percent of sales of animal themed books benefits Pet Rock ; author signings include M.J. Claire, who signs copies of Nightsweats at Bigelow Hollow.

Jon Short plays the old time blues in the field

RAFFLE PRIZES (UPDATED DAILY):
TO DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE (which helps Pet Rock, and is tax deductable), email Karen DeMoura at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Basket from Foster and Smith
Baskets from PetzLife
Gift Certificates from Union Music
HP Printer donated by Becker College
Tupperware
Tropical Isle, Framingham - gift certificate
Cafe Dollce, Worcester - gift certificate
Divine Day Spa, Shrewsbury - gift certificate
Barnes and Noble, Lincoln St, Worcester - items
Assabet After Dark Adult Ed Program, Marlboro - gift certificate
Boston Billards - pool party certificate
Dirty Dawg Grooming, Worcester - gift certificate
Central Rock Climbing Gym - 4 passes + equip rental
Old Sturbridge Village - 4 passes
Wings Over Worcester, Worcester - gift certificate
wmtreatco.com, CT - treat basket
Union Music, Worcester - gift certificate
ScrubADub - gift certificate
Waynes Pizza, Worcester - gift certificate
Cathy Staniunces, Northboro - ink and watercolor syberian husky art
Friendly's - 25 gift certificates
Residence Inn - Marriot, Plantation St, Worcester - (2) 1 night certificates
Bathrobe Designs, Auburn - 10 notecards customized with the photo of your choice
Davis Farm/Mega Maze, Sterling - passes
Lupine Pet Collars and Leads - Leash and Collar set
Ecotarium 2 adult/2 child pass
Southwick Zoo pass for 12 family admissions

From Precious Furs Pet Resort
A Cat Package Worth about $175)
Full Grooming or 5 day Stay in our luxury suite
Kitty Tunnel Of Fun
Zukes Treats
3 Petstages Cat Toys
Various Catnip toys
and other kitty items

Dog package (this is worth about $400)
Complete 5 day Luxury boarding
with Playtime package
and Grooming (grooming up to $100)
Doggie carryall bag
Brush, toys, Bling charms
and other great doggie items

Precious Furs also provides hands on de-shedding demo's
10%-50% off all item in they booth
Selling T-shirts (20% of the proceeds going to People for Animals league in Charlton, MA {Non-Profit})
Free Samples and items to everyone who stops by!

Please support our sponsors!

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