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Thank you to everyone that participated and attended New'bark'et 2019. Please check back for 2020 information. 

Date: Saturday September 7 & Sunday September 8, 2019 

Time: 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

Location: Lions Park, 424 D'Arcy Street

Newmarket's one of a kind, family-friendly dog festival. 

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Presented by: 

Event Features: 

• Approximately 60 dog and pet related vendors 
  
• Pooch Plunge dog swim at the Gorman Outdoor Pool ($5 per dog) 
  
• Dock diving shows from Aqua Dogs (registration and schedule below) 
  
• Lure course from Dog Lovers Days ($5 per dog) 
  
• Food vendors 
  
• Live DJ 
  
• Inflatables and face painting for kids 
  
• Fenced in, off-leash area 
  

Vendors 

Interested in being a vendor at New'bark'et 2020? Vendor applications will be available online in January 2020. Please check back.

Sponsored by:

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In Partnership with:

 New'bark'et signage is provided by:

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please apply online in August 2019 at www.newmarket.ca/volunteer

Lure Course 

Not sure what a lure course is? Watch a video from Dog Lovers Days to see if your dog would have fun! No pre-registration required. $5 per dog. 
On Sunday, September 8, a photographer will also be on site if you want a professional photo of your dog running the course ($20). 

Dock Diving 

Would your dog like to participate in the dock diving competition at New'bark'et 2019? Register online with Aqua Dogs here: https://aquadogs.org/events/newbarket-september-7-8-2019/ 

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.