Dog Days of Denton 2012

May Day, 2012 Spokesdog, invites you to the 19th Annual Dog Days of Denton Celebration.

This year dogs and their best friends can start their summer fun in the evening shade at the Dog Days of Denton Celebration “yappy” hour on Friday, June 1st and again on Saturday morning and afternoon June 2nd. Festival hours this year are Friday, June 1, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Festivities take place in the north end of Quakertown Park near the Denton Senior Center and swimming pool at 321 E. McKinney, just a few blocks northeast of the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square.

Stay cool at the event in the Cool Zone - expanded for more comfort this year!

Best and formerly known as the Dog Days of Summer, the Dog Days of Denton Celebration is in its 19th year. During festival hours, attendees can enjoy a canine couture fashion show , live entertainment, demos and performances by canines and their trainers, “Glamfur” photos, canine contests, arts and craft vendors, pet care information, pet rescue groups and fantastic festival foods.

*Please see the Events Schedule for a complete, up-to-date list for activities at the 2012 festival.  Some of our usual highlights include: Dancing with the Dog demonstrations; Texas Heat Flyball and Dallas Dog n’ Disc demonstrations; D.A.W.G. agility course; Canine Couture Fashion Parade- strut your mutt across stage in his/her canine fashions (open to all who want to participate); Pet Tricks and Dog Singing contests; and the popular Spokesdog Pageant (must have entered in advance). There is much more to see and do at Dog Days of Denton!  See more schedule details and times to be scheduled soon. Stay tuned for updates.

Pet-friendly Denton hotels include:

Quality Inn & Suites, LaQuinta, Super 8, and Motel 6. For contact information on these hotels and other Denton accommodations, please call the visitor hotline toll-free at 866/DENTONTX or visitwww.discoverdenton.com.

Dog Days of Denton welcomes FRIENDLY DOGS and their owners. All owners are responsible and liable for their pet(s). Dogs MUST BE ON A LEASH and must have CURRENT VACCINATIONS (wear tags on collar).

The event takes place rain or shine – in the event of rain, come prepared with an umbrella, wear old shoes and have a good time!

See the Press Release to be posted soon.

Vendor and sponsor applications - will be posted soon on the Forms and Applications.