Fremont’s Downtown Event Center Plaza will go to the dogs on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 5 to 9pm, as the City of Fremont teams up with NBC Bay Area and the Tri-City Animal Shelter for a free, family-friendly evening celebrating pets and community.
The event will feature hands-on crafts, local vendors, live music and food trucks. Participating vendors include The Knotti Corgi with stationery, apparel and toys for the iconic stumpy dogs; Adventure Paws which sells outdoor gear for four-footed hikers and Paw Box LLC with small-batch dog supplements.
Attendees can meet adoptable dogs from Tri-City Animal Shelter and Joybound, take advantage of a low-cost pet vaccination clinic, and watch their pups enjoy a special treat. A hundred dogs will receive free Ben & Jerry’s Dog Ice Cream while supplies last.
Fremont Dog Training Club will demonstrate AKC Rally routines on the lawn, and attendees can join in fun competitions. Urban Dog House will provide agility equipment so dogs can try their paws with trainers on hand to assist. Plus, there will be obedience demos throughout the event.
Pet owners looking for a creative keepsake can sign up for the “Paint Your Pet” class on the plaza, where an instructor will guide participants through creating a custom portrait of their furry companion. Pre-registration is required at bit.ly/PaintYourPetAug30.
Organizers are also seeking volunteers aged 14 and older to help with setup, cleanup and activity support. The opportunity can count toward school community service hours.
The Downtown Event Center Plaza is located at 3500 Capitol Ave.
Downtown Dog Days
Saturday, Aug. 30
5-9pm
Downtown Fremont Event Center
3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont
bit.ly/DowntownDogDays
