America’s oldest dog event

event Planners: Izaak Walton League & the virginia Kincheloe Spay/neuter clinic


When: October 3, 2009, 10 AM - 8 pm (Raindate: october 4th, 2009)

Where: fredericksburg fairgrounds

2400 Airport avenue (off of Rt. 2/17)

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

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America’s oldest dog event is 311 years old this year !! It is reported to have been started in 1698 after a law was passed in 1691 by the Virginia House of Burgesses that allowed for legal trading with the local American Indians. As the story goes, the colonists possessed fine hunting dogs that were much coveted by the local Indian tribes, so trading for dogs was a major focus for trading in those days. The The Fredericksburg Dog Mart is no longer a major trading event but it remains an incredibly fun and exciting event for young and old. This year, it will be bigger and better than ever before. The Patawomeck Indians (pronounced Potomac) still come to the Fredericksburg Dog Mart. No dog trading occurs but the tribe brings a wide variety of handmade items, they erect a long house and provide a glimpse of living history about their culture. In addition to the Patawomecks, dog events of every kind will be on full display from K-9 demonstrations to dog breed judging. There will also be a variety of demonstrations and exhibits to enjoy that do not involve dogs to include arts and crafts displays, civil war living history, antique cars and tractors, karate demonstrations and a variety of music at locations around the grounds just to mention a few. Importantly, regional animal shelter and adoption groups will have numerous dogs and cats on display for adoption. After the traditional Fredericksburg Dog Mart events, everybody will be treated to the Fur Ball Music Festival featuring Steve Jarrell and the Sons of the Beach and three other great bands from the area. So bring your dog and join in for an entire day of fun. Just when you thought you just couldn’t possibly have anymore fun, you realize that Sunday is Dog Walk Parade Day and Hurkamp Park Dog Day. Hundreds of lil’ kids and big grown up kids will get a chance to parade around historic Fredericksburg on the famous Fredericksburg Dog Walk Parade where dressing up in costume is preferred for humans and dogs alike. You will get a chance to see historic Fredericksburg with a dog’s eye view. The walk ends at Hurkamp Park where another day of fun dog related events awaits. You won’t want to miss the crowning of the Sweetheart Dog Queen or the Best Costume award, and, you certainly don’t want to miss the winner of the Cutest Dog in Fredericksburg award. And when your all done, you can head downtown to enjoy some fine food and beverages at one of Fredericksburg’s many fine establishments.  Event Organization: The Fredericksburg Dog Mart has been in the capable hands of the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Izaak Walton League for over 60 years. This year the decision was made to give the Fredericksburg Dog Mart a face lift. The Izaak Walton League teamed up with local non profit animal welfare group, Lionhearts Inc. (Virginia Kincheloe Spay/Neuter Clinic) to help expand the event. We believe the expanded array of displays and events will make the Fredericksburg Dog Mart even better than before. Most importantly, all proceeds this year will go to support area spay/neuter programs and to support environmental programs, so please eat a lot and buy a lot of stuff while you are there.   http://www.patawomeckindians.orgshapeimage_5_link_0
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Purchase Ticket at Gate

Dog Mart: $8 Adult

       Kids Under 12 Free

   

                  Greenline

                    Service Corp

Contact Information 540-841-1800 DogMartInfo@gmail.commailto:DogMartInfo@gmail.comshapeimage_9_link_0

  TL Toney Plumbing

      Magpi Studios

Carter’s Garage

          J. F. Fick, Inc

From ‘Greatest American Dog’ Andrew will be onsite for Pawtographs AKC (American Kennel Club) Canine Good Citizen Testing (see AKC link) testing available at Pup n Iron booth.http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfmhttp://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfmshapeimage_14_link_0shapeimage_14_link_1

Malone Schooler Co

Roxburg Farm & Garden

FredericksburgElks # 875http://www.bpoe875.net