This Saturday enjoy a cold adult beverage, watch an exciting dog dock diving competition, and pamper your pooch, all while raising awareness for local animal shelters and rescues at the 3rd annual Hops and Hounds! Presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, this dog friendly event takes place on June 15, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Raitt Homestead Farm Museum (2077 State Road, Eliot, ME).
Hops and Hounds features activities for dogs including obstacle course, pampering, hydration stations, games and dock diving. In fact, Seacoast Dock Dogs invites all dogs regardless of breed, size, shape, ability, or age to participate in the diving competition. Please note there is an additional fee to participate in the dock diving. For more information and to pre-registration for the dock diving competition visit Seacoast Dock Dogs. There will also be on-site registration for the dock diving competition. While at Hops & Hounds, be sure your dog visits our friend at Annabelle’s Kookies to pick up the latest must have dog summer fashions!
For the adults there will be a beer garden featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka signature drinks and craft beers. In addition there will be live music by the On Tap Band, delicious food, shopping, and all kinds of giveaways, samples and coupons from your favorite brands and stores.
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 the 3rd annual Hops and Hounds include 3 Dogs Rescue, Alpha Dog, Animal Welfare Society, Buddy Up Animal Society, Cocheco Valley Humane Society, Connect A Pet, Darbster Kitty/Darbster Foundation, Fetching Hope, Finally Home Rescue, For The Love Of Dog, Four Legged Freedom Rescue, Friends Of Willow, K9s On The Front Line, Long Island Bull Dog Rescue, Lucky Pup Rescue, New England Basset Hound Rescue, New England Lab Rescue, NFR Maine, NHSPCA, Old Dogs New Digs, Paws 4 A Cure, Pinups for Pitbulls, Pittie Possie Rescue & Sanctuary, Souly Maine Pets Rescue, Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue, and The Green Ark.
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 feel free to bring your chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy all the tail wagging fun. 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.
