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Ashley Park Welcomes Furry Friends at the Fourth Annual Fido Fest

A family-friendly event centered totally around four-legged family members!

August 28, 2021

Fido Fest is safely returning to Ashley Park this year bringing a day full of experiences for family, friends, and four-legged companions. The free event is taking place on The Green next to DSW on Saturday, September 18 from 10AM-1PM and will benefit local rescue, Hearts ‘n Homes.

Fido Fest features activities for guests and dogs, including: complimentary custom-created pet caricatures, a pop-up pet market with pet-themed goodies, food trucks, live entertainment, a pup photo booth, and a 5K Race/1 mile Fun Run kicking-off prior to the event at 8:30AM.

Local vendors at Fido Fest marketplace include: Pet Wants Newnan, Greater Paws Training, Pet Paradise, Kali.Handcrafted, and more! Courtesy of local DJ and photobooth, Event Maestro Entertainment, guests will be able to snap a photo with their furry friend and leave with a printed copy in hand. Other fun activities include pet-friendly giveaways and a visit from Chase from Paw Patrol. Dogs will be able to cool off at the doggy splash zone sponsored by local real estate team, Anderson & Associates.

“We love partnering with local rescue and non-profit, Hearts ‘n Homes, to raise awareness to its mission and lend a hand in placing these pups in their forever homes,” said Katie Stepp, marketing coordinator of Ashley Park.

Hearts ‘n Homes will offer on-site dog adoptions. Dora, Jupiter, Star, Daisy, and Virginia are a few of the dogs who will be available for adoption at the event.

For those interested in becoming a vendor at the Fido Fest marketplace or participating in the 5K Race/1 mile Fun Run, please email kstepp@bayerproperties.com for more information or visit ashleyparknewnan.com/event/fido-fest.

This event is free to the public and pet friendly. All proceeds raised will be donated directly to Hearts ‘n Homes. Dogs in attendance must be on a leash or inside their carriers at all times.