Everyone is guaranteed to have a doggone good time at Dogtober Fest.
Contests and games include Bobbing for Biscuits, Sack Races, Roll-Over Races, Biscuit Eating, Musical Frisbees, Biscuit Toss,
Costume Contest, Dog/Owner Look-A-Likes, Biggest Dog and Smallest Dog.
Fun matches include Obedience, Agility and Rally.
AKC Canine Good Citizen certification testing is available throughout the day.
Competition is offered in Dock Diving and Frisbee Catching. For those pooches perhaps not quite ready for competition there will be
workshops for all levels in those two areas as well as Agility.
On a more serious note, we have demonstrations that include Police Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Sheep Herding, Draft and Carting,
Agility and Water Rescue.
The Heart of America Humane Society will have a booth at this event. Volunteers will be handling adoptable animals and handing out information about our organisation.
Location | ||
| Kemper Outdoor Education Center in Fleming Park | ||
Address | Map | |
| Kemper Outdoor Education Center 8201 Jasper Bell Blue Springs, MO 64015 |
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| (816) 229-8980 | ||
| MORE INFO: DogtoberFest@jacksongov.org | ||
Volunteer Opportunities | |||||
| Here is just a few tasks that could use your help: | |||||
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Set-Up Team | ![]() |
Animal Handler | ![]() |
Booth Attendants |
| If you are interested in helping this event; send an email to the volunteer team. | |||||
Flyers | |
| This Flyer can be printed out and placed on Bulletin Boards | |
| 2009 DogToberFest Flyer | Color |
Adoption Events also are held intermittently throughout the year at other local businesses and at festivals. Please check our events menu to learn of upcoming Adoption and Fundraising Events.