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BOW! WOW! Worcester - A Dog & Art Festival!


  • Redemption Rock Brewing Co. 333 Shrewsbury Street Worcester, MA, 01604 United States (map)
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POW! WOW! Worcester and Redemption Rock are co-hosting a dog-themed event at the brewery - BOW! WOW! Worcester, taking place June 25-27.

BOW! WOW! Worcester will bring together dog lovers, local organizations, and all kinds of vendors for a full weekend of four-legged fun. The event highlights will include:

Fetching Friday with Quite Fetching Barkery and Pet Boutique: The Grafton dog bakery will be providing a furry feast - featuring a doggie bar, doggie charcuterie boards, and doggie cake - on Friday evening during the festival. Friday at 5 pm!

Doggie Pageant: Saturday at 3 pm! Think your dog has what it takes to a star? Have them strut their stuff at our Doggie Pageant! Outfits and talents will be on display, with prizes for Best in Show, Best Dressed, Most Talented, and Miss/Mister Congeniality up for grabs. The pageant will be hosted by local comedians Shaun and Mairead Connolly and judged by our special panel:

-Mayor Joseph Petty

-AJ Setaro, owner of Sweet Jane's Designer Consignment

-Karlie Rae Marxx, Worcester Drag Queen

-AiVi Nguyen, Fashion Icon and Attorney

-Kristin Mullins, Executive Director at the Worcester Animal Rescue League

UPDATE: Applications for the doggie pageant are now closed.

Prom Night: Saturday night at 7 pm! Get dressed up with your dog! Lily Raven Photography will be providing prom photos for you and your doggie date, and guests will elect their King and Queen with Quite Fetching providing a doggie cake as a prize!

Additionally, local organizations will be on display on Saturday and Sunday. Come check out:

-Quite Fetching, offering delicious doggie treats.

-Worcester Animal Rescue League, providing pet adoption information.

-POW WOW Worcester holding “paw painting” sessions for your dog to create beautiful works of art!

-Mrs. Moriconi's, serving up delicious ice cream for both humans and dogs!

-Golden Louie, selling handmade pet accessories, including collars, bandanas, and bow-ties!

-Crate & Howl, selling doggie toys, accessories, and more!

- Guzangi Art Studios, offering custom dog art!

-Four Footed Family Pet First Aid & CPR Training, providing information on pet first aid (Sunday only).

Follow along for more updates!

Earlier Event: June 23
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Later Event: July 10
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