Annual Pawsfest

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge Announces First Annual PAWSFEST on October 18th!

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge is thrilled to announce our first annual PAWSFEST, a family and fur-friendly event happening on Saturday, October 18th from Noon to 8:00 PM at the Blue Ridge Farmer's Market.
This exciting, outdoor pet friendly beer and music festival is set to bring together pet and music lovers, families, and the local community for a day filled with fun, entertainment, and, of course, plenty of furry friends!
PAWSFEST will feature vendors, food trucks, beer & wine, a parade of pets, a blessing of pets, pet costume contest, a dog agility course, interactive demonstrations, games, silent auction, pumpkin carving contest, and of course amazing music!
The festival will feature live music from 1pm to 8pm from the talented groups Far 2 Fresh, Loose Shoes Band and the Celebrity AllStar Band! The Celebrity Allstars Band is comprised of former members of Earth Wind & Fire, Eagles, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Mariah Carey, Garth Brooks. So make sure you put on your dancing shoes before coming!
We will have a special VIP area that will serve a sit-down dinner by the stage from 4pm - 8pm. VIP tickets must be purchased in advance for $75.
TICKETS: Adult tickets are $10. Kids 12 & under are FREE. Tickets available at the gate and online ahead of time.

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*The Humane Society of Blue Ridge is a non-profit, no-kill shelter providing direct care and services to thousands of animals and families 365 days a year. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with any national humane societies. We rely on donations to support our mission. Every dollar makes a difference!