Paws Humane Society

5th Annual Barks and Blues Festival At Phenix City Art Park

PRESENTED BY STELZENMULLER RESCUES

By Tricia Montgomery, CEO Paws Humane Society

It has been almost two years since people and pups gathered to listen to live music. Much has changed, but Paws Humane Society is coming back with a new location and lineup sure to make your toes tap and your dog howls. Barks & Blues is back bigger and better than ever!

Now in our 5th year and moving across the river to the Phenix Art Park in Phenix City, the sense of community and pride could not be better. This year’s event is set to start rocking on Saturday, September 18th. With gates opening and music beginning at noon, Ft. Benning’s Rock Band starts the party, followed by the Stained Glass Saints, Bibb City Ramblers, Neal Lucas and The Shelby Brothers, with Skyler Saufley and the 99th Degree closing the night and completing the lineup at 9 p.m.

According to Barks & Blues Founder and Paws Humane Society Board President Brian Waters, this 5th year has a special place in his heart, as it took him 5 years to make it happen. “We have grown from our first year in the Paws parking lot with 800 people to today, where over 4,000 people are expected,” he said. “Moving to Phenix City was an easy decision. They opened their doors and were incredibly gracious to extend the invitation during an uncertain time.” Equally impressive is the beautiful Phenix City Art Park, which is large enough to support a COVID “friendly” event.

There will be fun for the entire family with food trucks, arts & crafts, vendors and a kid’s zone.

When you attend Barks & Blues, you support Paws Humane Society, helping pets and their people in need in Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley. Barks & Blues is free of charge with six acts, supporting a great charity, with good food, drinks, and a whole lot of great music. What are you waiting for?

Barks & Blues sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Stelzenmuller Rescues Stage Sponsor: TSYS Other Sponsors: Synovus | IDEXX | W.C. Bradley | PMB Broadcasting | Outfront Media | Tito’s Handmade Vodka | Garrett Dagostin, State Farm 4900 Milgen Road Columbus pawshumane.org office@pawshumane.org (706) 565-0035 • Vet Clinic (706) 987-8380