ALTON - Bring your furry friends to the Canine Carnival at the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market on Saturday, October 3rd from 8:00 a.m. until Noon for a morning full of fun just for them.
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At this free event organized by Alton Main Street and Hope Animal Rescues, there will be many activities to enjoy and pet-related vendor booths to browse. Plus, you can learn about local animal welfare charities and services for your pets. Rescue agencies will be holding an adopt-a-thon, so if you are looking for a new best friend come meet some loveable dogs who need a good home.
Features of the event include a Pet Parade at 10:00 a.m., and a costume contest which will be voted on via social media. Bring your dog dressed to impress, because the winner of the costume contest will receive a $25 gift certificate to Petco.
There will be activities for pets and families, and vendors selling pet-related products such as handmade dog treats, toys, bandanas, clothing, collars and more. Information will be provided on grooming and boarding services, pet food pantries, and the 3-acre Alton Dog Park located at Russell Commons Park, plus pet photographs, live illustrations and much more.
Water and shade sources and plenty of grass will be available to keep pets comfortable. Leashed pets that are well-behaved in crowds only, please. The Market is held in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street in Downtown Alton and runs every Saturday morning through October 17th.
The market will host a Community Yard Sale on 10/10 and booth space is still available. The Market will present a Goat Yoga class in partnership with Goat Yoga of Southern Illinois on 10/17; the goats will be there for all to enjoy at no charge for the duration of the market, but the class from 9:00-10:30 is ticketed. Sign up for a booth space or get your tickets for goat yoga today at www.DowntownAlton.com/Events.
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