BARKTOBERFEST!

Ankeny Dog Park’s 5^th Annual “Barktoberfest” – Oct. 13 at Chips!

Central Iowa dogs are invited to dust off their favorite Halloween costumes for the Ankeny Dog Park’s 5^th and final Barktoberfest event – Saturday, October 13, from 1-5 p.m. at Chips Restaurant in Ankeny. Averaging 150 dogs annually, it’s the biggest dog party of the year!

This year’s lineup includes:

• agility and nosework demonstrations by Canine Craze Performance Center


• adorable adoptables from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa and other area rescue groups


• food and beverages by Chips Restaurant


• professional pet portraits by CLIX Portrait Studio 


• nail trimming by Pawsitively Pampered 


• gourmet pet treats by Brown Dog Bakery


• courtesy grounds service by Scooper Troopers


• fun contests and prizes – including a Halloween Costume contest and Canine Cake Walks


• A NEW 2013 Ankeny Dog Park calendar celebrating past events and happy fidos will be for sale for $10 each. Proceeds will benefit future Dog Park enhancements.

In addition, orders for commemorative Barktoberfest shirts are being accepted online at www.AnkenyDogPark.org. The black, long-sleeved shirts are $15 each. Orders and payment must be received by Sept. 30.

Barktoberfest admission is $5 per dog. Entertainment and activities are free; food, beverages and optional services are available for a fee. Seating is limited – bringing lawn chairs is recommended!

The event gives dogs and dog-lovers a chance to socialize and concludes five years of fundraising by the founding members of the Ankeny Dog Park Task Force. Ankeny’s 7.5-acre off-leash dog park opened in 2010, thanks to title sponsor Community State Bank and many generous donors.

Future fundraising efforts will commence as new Task Force members and enhancements are identified. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer Dog Park Ambassador or Task Force member is encouraged to contact Ankeny Parks & Recreation at 963-3570.

Visit www.AnkenyDogPark.org to find out more, or like on Facebook.