Notes: The Main Stage where most activities will be held will be in front of the Town Hall on North King Street between German and High Streets. That portion of the street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Training workshops and flyball demonstrations will be held on the lawn of Shepherd University’s Scarborough Library; this is located on King Street, just one block north of the main exhibit area.

Details of some events may change. Check the Shepherdstown Visitor’s Center website at www.shepherdstown.info for the latest schedule information.

During the weekend, the Visitors’ Center will have a booth on King Street to offer assistance and answer questions on site.

Shepherdstown businesses that have a paw decal will allow dogs on their premises. All dogs should be leashed, vaccinated for rabies, and well behaved. Under no circumstance should anyone leave their dog in their vehicle; offenders will be prosecuted.

DogFest Schedule of Activities

Saturday, April 29

10 a.m.-4 p.m. DogFest exhibit area open

10 a.m. DogFest opens with thanks to sponsors. Main stage.

10:30-11 a.m. Dog Tricks Pawsitively with Kip, Harper, and Karin. Main stage. See the results of positive-method training in action as Karin and her Border Collies, Kip and Harper, perform tricks and dance moves. Then ask questions and learn how to use positive methods to train your own dog.

10:4511:10 a.m. Free Training Workshop. Scarborough Lawn. Let the experts from Greenburg Bed & Biscuit get you started in training your pups and erasing bad habits.

11-11:30 a.m. Blessing of the Dogs by Rev. GT Schramm of Trinity Episcopal Church. Main stage.

11:30-11:55 a.m. Free Training Workshop with Greensburg Bed & Biscuit. Scarborough Lawn.

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Dog Tricks Pawsitively with Kip, Harper, and Karin. Main stage

12:20-12:35 p.m. Blue Ridge Canine Blood Bank. Main stage. Learn how a blood donation from your healthy dog can help save other dogs’ lives, and what the donation process is like.

12:35-1 p.m. Obedience Advice. Greenburg Bed & Biscuit will offer helpful advice for handling your dog.

1-1:30 p.m. Parade of Dogs. Meet both adoptable and local community dogs. Learn about their temperament, exercise and grooming requirements, and find out if they are the dog for you.

1:30-1:55 p.m. Free Training Workshop with Greensburg Bed & Biscuit. Scarborough Lawn.

1:45-2:10 p.m. How to handle emergencies, with Spring Mills Vet. Main stage. Learn what to do before you go to the vet if your dog is choking, bleeding or injured.

2:15-2:30 p.m. Obedience Advice. Greenburg Bed & Biscuit. Main stage.

2:35-2:50 p.m. Blue Ridge Canine Blood Bank. Main stage.

3-3:25 p.m. Free Training Workshop with Greensburg Bed & Biscuit. Scarborough Lawn.

Sunday, April 30

10 a.m.-4 p.m. DogFest exhibit area open

10:10-10:30 a.m. Obedience Advice. Greenburg Bed & Biscuit. Main stage.

10:15-10:35 a.m. Flyball Demonstration. Scarborough Lawn. The Corporal Punishment Flyball Team, led by owner Renee Nappier, will delight visitors with this fast-paced sport of hurdles, balls, and exhilarated dogs. Some lucky children may be chosen to try to beat the dogs at their own game.

10:30-11 a.m. Blessing of the Dogs by Rev. Karen Erskine-Valentine, of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Main stage.

10:40-11:05 a.m. Free Training Workshop with Greensburg Bed & Biscuit. Scarborough Lawn.

11:15-11:35 a.m. Obedience Advice. Greenburg Bed & Biscuit. Main stage.

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Flyball Demonstration with the Corporal Punishment Flyball Team. Scarborough Lawn.

12:15-12:40 p.m. Free Training Workshop with Greensburg Bed & Biscuit. Scarborough Lawn.

12:30-1 p.m. Obedience Advice. Greenburg Bed & Biscuit. Main stage.

1-4 p.m. Free Children’s movies at the Opera House: Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

1:10-1:35 p.m. Free Training Workshop with Greensburg Bed & Biscuit. Scarborough Lawn.

1:25-2 p.m. Flyball Demonstration with the Corporal Punishment Flyball Team. Scarborough Lawn.

2:15-2:35 p.m. Obedience Advice. Greenburg Bed & Biscuit. Main Stage.

2:30-4 p.m. Community Dog Show. Main stage. Start practicing those tricks! Design the perfect costume to show off your dog’s cutest moments. Train the kids to show off your dog’s moves. All are welcome to participate in this Shepherdstown tradition.

3-3:25 p.m. Free Training Workshop with Greensburg Bed & Biscuit. Scarborough Lawn.

3-3:30 p.m. Flyball with the Corporal Punishment Flyball Team. Scarborough Lawn.