‘Shepherdstown Has Gone to the Dogs’

Family Picnic at Morgan’s Grove Park

The Shepherdstown Visitors Center will be hosting TheFirst Annual Shepherdstown Has Gone to the Dogs Family Picnic. Sunday, July 12, 2009, From 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Come and enjoyan old-fashioned family-funday at Morgan’s Grove Park (Route 480 in Shepherdstown, WV) where you can enjoy music, winprizes, show off your dog and much more!

Bring a picture of your dog and enter our dog photo contest to see if your dog can win a prize. First place willwin the prestigious Shepherdstown Has Gone to the Dogs Award. The First Place Winner will hold this coveted prizefor one year at which time they must turn it over to next year’s FirstPlace Winner.

Enjoy lunch,hot dogs of course! With chips, drinks, cookies, and dog treats for your dog. Meet Charlotte the Wonder Dog, and her owner author D.C. Gallant. Receive a signed copy of Ms. Gallant’s latest book.Run your dog through a fun and simpledog-ease obstacle course and have your dog win a special treat at the finish line! Joinin astory circle and sharea funny storyabout your dog,

The Ticket Cost is$10 for adults and $5 for children under 10.

These proceeds will go to benefitthe Shepherdstown Visitors Center.

If you would like to pre-register for the dog photo contest, please send a picture of your dog along with a check made out to “Shepherdstown Visitors Center” and mail your check to:

Shepherdstown Visitors Center/ P.O. Box 329 / Shepherdstown, WV 25443

All pre-registered contestants will have their dog’s picture on display at the Shepherdstown Visitors Center until the day of the picnic!