Schedule updated soon  

ON THE MUSIC STAGE

(LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRANCE) Emcee: Zip Zipfel and more TBA 

• Noon Welcoming intro/information
• 12:15-1 p.m. Pet Rock (The Band)
• 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 Exemplary Service in Law Enforcement and Hero Awards (Do you have a recommendation? Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
• 1:50 p.m. Legislators speak about updates in animal welfare
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. Bay City Rollers with Denny Laine (of Wings and The Moody Blues), and Danny Klein
• 3:30 p.m. Raffle Prizes - Round Two Announced
• 3:40 to 4:20 band TBA
• 4:20 p.m. Raffle Prizes - Round Three and 50/50 announced
• 4:30 to 5 p.m. band TBA

All Day

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, includes Latin foods by Norma’s Catering, and Asian cuisine by the Buddha Hut

Food vendors available throughout the day in the “music area.” This year, as with last year and forever more, don’t look for meat at this festival. Think about it, folks. We’re loving animals today.  

Cool off at the Doggie Water Park sponsored by Hitchcock Pool Water of Charlton

Doggie massages by Companion Kneads Animal Massage

Psychic readings by Latifa Meena of "Animals Can Talk"

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 Bil-Jac.   
• 1:30-2 p.m. The New England Disc Dog Group Performs
• 2 p.m. The Dog Contest sponsored by Bil-Jac Foods
• 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.

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

3:45 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 (which include Cat Trees, toys and food), 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.

Buy your official Pet Rock T-shirt

Sign up for the Dog Contest

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

Sign up for the Pet Rock email list

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

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

Ask-the-vet table and free rabies clinic 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. Microchipping certificates are provided to be used at VCA locations, but the microchipping procedure is not actually performed on site.

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

At the Book Nook: To be announced

RAFFLE PRIZES (UPDATED DAILY):
TO DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE (which helps Pet Rock, and is tax deductable), email Karen DeMoura at

Basket from Foster and Smith
Baskets from PetzLife
Gift Certificates from Union Music
HP Printer donated by Becker College


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