Bark and Bond Festival and 3K – May 4th REGISTER TODAY Bark and Bond Festival and 3K – May 4th REGISTER TODAY 

 

Bark & Bond Festival & 3K Schedule

May 4, 2025 @ the Shirley Franklin Park ( formerly the Westside Park), Atlanta, GA Festival Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM 3K Walk/Run Start Time: 8:30 AM

Bark & Bond Festival & 3K Schedule

🏃‍♂️ 8:30 AM – 3K Walk/Run Begins

Lace up and hit the course with your dog, we will have staggered starts to ensure there  is space between participants! Enjoy interactive command stations along the route.  Commands include Sit, Down and Paw

🎉 9:00 AM – Festival Opens!

Explore vendor booths, activity stations, and exciting experiences for you and your dog.

🐶 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Experience Activation Stations 

🐾 Agility Course – Grab your timeslot and test your dog’s skills! (Sessions run every 10 minutes.) [Activation Sponsored by Praline’s Backyard Dog Services ].

🛁 Dog Spa Experience – Group dog massage instruction for up to 7 dogs every 30 minutes. Learn expert techniques for keeping your dog relaxed! [Activation Sponsored by Jazzy Paws by Andrea]

✂️ Grooming Station & Q&A – A professional groomer demonstrates easy grooming techniques you can do at home between appointments. Demos every 30 minutes. [Activation Sponsor TBD].

🐶 Adoption & Rescue Meet & Greet – Meet adoptable dogs and learn about fostering and adoption opportunities! Sponsored by [Local Animal Rescue – TBD].

☕ Puppuccino Café – Treat your pup to a dog-friendly puppuccino! Sponsored by SniffSpot Zeno Backyard Bark Park.

🎨 Paw Print Art Station – Create a keepsake with your dog’s paw print and take home a memory that lasts forever! [Activation Sponsor TBD].

🌈 Memory & Tribute Wall – Honor the pets who’ve crossed the rainbow bridge by adding their names to our wall of love and remembrance. [Activation Sponsor TBD].

 

🎟️ 10:30 AM – Raffle Drawing

Winners announced for our amazing raffle prizes from the following pet brands;

 

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🎉 Enjoy all the festival has to offer from 9 AM – 2 PM! Meet vendors, participate in activities, and make lasting memories with your dog!

Stay tuned for more event updates and additional sponsor announcements!