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Novato Dog Park Group Readies for Annual 'BarkFest'
Organizers are heralding the annual event this year's "America's Pup."
A Novato group working in support of a local dog park is readying for its annual “BarkFest,” an event heralded this year's “America's Pup.”
The fundraiser, which is co-sponsored by the city, benefits a nonprofit group that works to maintain and improve Dogbone Meadow, Novato's fenced dog park.
The event will feature dog contests, food vendors, a bake sale a raffle and a silent auction.
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The owner of the dog judged “America's Pup” will receive a $50 prize and a trophy. Prizes will be awarded to other contestants, too.
The event will be held at Dogbone Meadow on Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m.
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Novato Mayor Pat Eklund is expected to attend the event, organizers said.
All proceeds from the event will go towards the construction of a small dog area within Dogbone Meadow.
Raffle tickets can be purchased by contacting the Friends of Dogbone Meadow at (415) 827-0097, DOGBONEMEADOWS@AOL.COM or at the park on the day of the event.