
Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in this year's New'bark'et Dog Festival presented by
Global Pet Foods Newmarket.
We hope you and your furry friends enjoyed themselves and we hope to see you all again in 2023.
Thank you,
Date: Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
Lions Park (424 D'Arcy Street)
Don't miss New'bark'et 2022, Newmarket's one of a kind, family-friendly dog festival presented by
Global Pet Foods. Both dog owners and lovers alike are welcome to come visit and enjoy:
Volunteers Needed
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with this years New'bark'et Dog Festival event. If you are interested please click HERE to sign up or the link below.
New'bark'et 2022 Volunteer Application
Vendors
The dealine to participate as a vendor at the New'bark'et Dog Festival has since passed (Monday, August 8, 2022). Interested vendors are still welcome to complete and submit a vendor application form however be advised that only a limited number of spots remain available. All vendors must be dog or pet related to be considered.
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New'bark'et Rules:
- Dogs should remain on leash at all times except when inside the fenced off-leash area or inside the pool enclosure for Pooch Plunge. Retractable leashes are not acceptable.
- Handlers are responsible for their dogs at all times including stooping and scooping.
- If a dog begins acting aggressively towards others (both people and other dogs), it may be asked to leave the event.
- Only dogs are permitted in the water at Pooch Plunge. No humans.
- Dogs must be accompanied by a person of at least 16 years of age or older in both the off leash area and Pooch Plunge.
- Limit of 3 dogs per handler.
- All dog owners are subject to the Dog Owner's Liability Act (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90d16) and the Town of Newmarket's Bylaws (http://www.newmarket.ca/TownGovernment/Documents/2016-53%20Animal%20Control.pdf) .
- Have fun!
Photo & Video Release
Media and Town of Newmarket staff will be taking photos and video footage at this event. These images may be used, re-used and published in news stories, social media and on websites, in addition to distributed to our partners and friends.
For up-to-date weather and/or cancellation details of Town-run outdoor events call 1-877-PLAY936 on the date of the event, 2 hours prior to the start time. For more information please contact 905-895-5193 or info@newmarket.ca.