Calendar

MUTT STRUT

Augusta, May 27 Register as a walker, register as a team, or register as a virtual walker! All monies raised will help support Kennebec Valley Humane Society’s mission to provide hope, healing and second chances to each animal that comes through their doors. There are some pawsome price incentives for top fundraisers! FMI or to register: pethavenlane.org

PLANT SALE

Arundel, May 29 9AM – 2PM. To benefit Lucky Pup Rescue. Location: Sharon Arnold Lux School of Dance, 1048 Portland, Rd., Arundel. Sale of garden flowers, veggies, fruits, seeds and more! FMI: luckypuprescue.org

BARK IN THE PARK

Portland, July 13, August 3, Sept. 9 Bring your dog to a Sea Dogs game – start the game with a parade around the ball field led by Slugger, then enjoy the game in the leftfield grandstand. Tickets are available at seadogs. com, or by calling 207-879-9500. Only 300 tickets available.

WOOFSTOCK

Kennebunk, July 30 A FREE family-friendly, dog-friendly beer and food festival held annually on the grounds of the Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Road in Kennebunk. Enjoy live tunes, local craft brews, food trucks, games, kid’s activities, dog agility courses, raffles, vendors, giveaways and so much more! FMI: https://animalwelfaresociety. org/news-events/woofstock/

WINE & WHISKERS

Bar Harbor, July 26 Held at the Bar Harbor Club. This festive event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and LIVE music. Silent and live auction items. All the proceeds from the event will help support the operation of the SPCA of Hancock County. Reservations are required. FMI: spcahancockcounty.org

BARK + BREW IN THE BARN

Warren, August 18 6 pm - 9 pm at Harmony Hill Farm in Warren to benefit Pope Memorial Humane Society. FMI: popehumane.org

PET ROCK IN THE PARK

Portland, August 28 Join Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care from 11am- 4pm at Deering Oaks Park for our annual Pet Rock in the Park. This dog-friendly event features LIVE music, animal demonstrations, food vendors, pet products, service vendors, animal shelters and rescue organizations. To benefit the Animal Cancer Foundation.

WIENERFEST

Belfast, September 11 Held at Steamboat Landing Park. A celebration of dachshunds and the people who love them. The event benefits PAWS Animal Adoption Center, a non-profit animal shelter. FMI: mainewienerfest.com

BANGOR HUMANE SOCIETY’S PAWS ON PARADE

Bangor, October Paws on Parade, held at Husson University. The event features a variety of sponsors, vendors, and highlights such as a pet costume contest and shelter dog runway show. FMI or to pre-register: bangorhumane.org or call (207)942-8902.

HOWL-O-RUN

Lamoine, Marlboro Beach, October 29 5k to benefit the SPCA of Hancock County. FMI: spcahancock.org

PAWS AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS

Online Auction, Nov. 25 – Dec. 11 Silent and online Auction. Proceeds will benefit PAWS Animal Adoption Center. FMI: pawsadoption.org/auction-for-the-animals

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CRAFT SHOW

Rockland, November 26 9 am - 3 pm at the Rockland Elks Club to benefit Pope Memorial Humane Society. FMI: popehumane.org

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