This Saturday enjoy a cold beverage, watch an exciting dog dock diving competition, and pamper your pooch, all while raising awareness for local animal shelters and rescues at the the inaugural Hops and Hounds! Presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, this dog friendly event takes place on June 17, 2017 from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM at the Raitt Homestead Farm Museum in Eliot, ME (2077 State Road).
This event features activities for dogs including contests, pampering, hydration stations, fenced in dog park, and dock diving. Hops and Hounds is an official competition site for Seacoast Dock Dogs, and is open to all dogs regardless of breed, size, shape, ability, or age to participate. To pre-register to compete visit Seacoast Dock Dogs. Also while at Hops & Hounds, be sure your dog visits our friend Jenn Schaff for a Pampered Paws K9 Massage!
For the adults there will be a beer garden featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka Signature Drinks and Craft Beers from Funky Bow Brewery. In addition there will be delicious food, live music, shopping, and all kinds of giveaways, samples and coupons from your favorite brands and stores. Also please be sure to stop by the K9s on the Front Line booth to learn more about their important mission to provide fully trained service dogs to Veterans.
The biggest stars of the day will be the the many local animal shelters and rescue organizations on-site. Organizations that will be participating in Hops and Hounds include Cocheco Valley Humane Society, Animal Welfare Society, Lucky Pup Rescue, NHSPCA, 3 Dogs Rescue, Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, Old Dogs New Digs, Salem Animal Rescue League, Somerset Humane Society, York County Animal Response Team, The Green Ark, Granite Paws Rescuers, and Souly Maine Pet Rescue!
So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets today! Dogs are admitted free, and Humans are $5.00. For adults planning to enjoy the beer garden, don’t forget your ID! Also you’re invited to bring chairs and blankets to this day long event. For more information, including a list of the many activities, vendors, local businesses, and food trucks that will be there, as well as to purchase your tickets in advance please visit Hops & Hounds.
