Woofstock pawing into town

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A long-standing Hamilton County event is coming to Fishers as the Humane Society for Hamilton County is holding its biggest event, Dog Day Afternoon featuring Woofstock, from 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., Fishers.

“The day is a celebration of all things canine, understanding that a lot of money we raise will help, of course, the cats and dogs,” HSHC Executive Director Rebecca Stevens said.

Stevens said the organization expects 4,000 attendees, as well as 500 to 1,000 pooches on the premises. In addition to the people and pooches, she said some pet-owners bring their cats out for the event in strollers.

“A lot of people would actually come out with their cats, which is a hoot, because you see them pushing a stroller with this cat that’s harnessed in,” she said.

An event that features live music, kids’ activities, food and vendors, Woofstock will be held in Fishers for the first time this year after being held in various locations in Carmel and Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville.

“We wanted to celebrate in all of the different areas if possible,” Stevens said about the move to Fishers. “This is a brand-new venue, essentially… I thought, Let’s check out this venue and let’s do it here. Let’s give everybody an opportunity.”

Whatever size crowd comes out, everyone will have plenty to do. The Kid’s Corner will include Silly Safaris, which features different kinds of animals, including reptiles. Of course, live music takes the stage all day, and food and vendors will be on the scene. Activities for pooches, including paw-painting, will be available as well.

“There’s something for everybody, literally as cheesy as that sounds,” Stevens said, “and for a very inexpensive cost to spend a Saturday helping out animals who are less fortunate.”

One of the day’s events, the Starbucks Parade of Paws, is a “solidarity walk” that raises money for the organization’s Survivor Program, which provides animals with lifesaving care, whether they were hit by a car or need treatment for heart worms, according to Stevens. Registration starts at 12:45 p.m., and the event starts at 1:30 p.m.

People can raise money online by donating or creating their own page at www.crowdrise.com/pop2013. To learn more about the event, including Parade of Paws, visit www.ddawoofstock.com.

Admission is $5 for per person, unless you raised funds for Parade of Paws, are 10-years-old or younger or you’re a member of the military with ID. There is no admission fee for Parade of Paws, according to Stevens.


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