Celebration of Pets Festival 2023

This fun and FREE admission event will take place on Saturday, September 16th from 11am to 4pm at the beautiful Shenandoah Valley Farm in McGaheysville. We welcome dogs and their families to enjoy a special day to celebrate the special bond between people and pets!

After you walk, it’s time to celebrate! The festival features exciting games and activities for the whole family, music, and delicious food and beverages.

Don’t have a pet? Everyone is welcome at the Celebration of Pets Festival! Plenty of attendees do not own pets or have pets that prefer to stay home.

Registration: 11am - 12pm
Please bring valid identification if you would like to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Warm-Up and Welcome: 11:45am
Stretch your legs before the walk begins.

The Walk for Animals Begins: 12pm
Participants will choose between two trails: an easy one-mile loop and a moderate two-mile loop. More info on the trails is coming soon.

Food, Beverages & Kid Zone: 11 - 2pm
Enjoy delicious food and beverages for the whole family. Kids' activities include face painting, sand art, and tie-dye.

Dog Activities: 12 - 2pm
Challenge your dog's senses with dog field games including bobbing for treats, doggy canvas painting, doggy pools, agility objects, pie-eating contest, and treasure hunt.