1st Annual Bark For Life at Sugar Grove Dog Park

In its 1st year, the Bark For Life will be the premier pet-centric charity event in Fox Valley, an exciting and fun walk-a-thon and festival aimed at fighting both human and animal cancers. Bark For Life fundraising efforts benefit the programs of the American Cancer Society.

Event Date: Saturday, August 29th

Registration start: 9:00AM. Event begins: 10:00AM

Walk distance: Approximately 1 mile

Festivities: There are some great activities that will be going on for dogs and humans alike! Some of the activites we are thinking of holding include:

* Charactures with Marlene Goodman from MKG Graphics
* My Dog is Cuter than your Dog: Bring a picture of your dog to possibly win title of “cutest of them all."
* Photo Booth: Take a family photo with your pooch
* Best Costume: Dress your dog up in his/her best personality!
* Dog/Owner Look-a-Like: You and your dog make a perfect match. Show us and dog-owners of Kane County just how well you match show us you look-a-like best!
* Musical Sit: Compete with other dogs for a place at a bandanna in a game like musical chairs.
* A Day at Camp: Enter the play area where you can run, climb, and walk jungle gyms with your dog and Camp Bow Wow.
* Trick for Treat: Is your dog a trickster? Have your pooch show us his/her best tricks for a chance to win “best trick” and a prize.
* Doggie Karaoke: Does your pup like to sing? Take the stage and have him/her give us their best performance to be awarded “best singer.”
* Sit, Speak, Fetch: Is your dog a really good listener? Get him/her to sit, speak, and fetch the fastest for a reward.

Location: Sugar Grove Dog Park at 901 Wheeler Ave., Sugar Grove, IL

Parking: Parking Lot directly next to the dog park.

This is a Rain or Shine event! Make sure you are prepared with an umbrella or poncho for rain.