Bark in the Park

Next up: Talbot County Humane Society's Bark in the Park at Idlewild Park in Easton, Maryland.

This is a great event that I had the pleasure of attending in 2010. Last year was the first time they held this event, and it went over so well that they are making it an annual thing! Yeay! I have a soft spot in my heart for Talbot Humane because I fell in love there with one of my four legged babies, who one snow storm and less than a week later happily found his forever home with me :)


They are a REALLY great organization, with an amazingly clean, well kept, and well run facility. They have a great staff and a great volunteer list as well. There is love pouring out of every window, door, and kennel of their building! (even if you don't find something to love there). Sorry! Enough raving, on to the event!

This is an all day, whole park activity! So you can stop by for a little while, or there is plenty to do to take up the better part of a whole day! There is plenty of parking so that is not something to worry about!

Bark in the Park starts the day with a walk thought historic downtown Easton, Maryland ($25) . Once back at the park, the dog show begins ($10). There are between five and ten categories. Be sure to enter to try to win that best in show ribbon! Throughout the day there will be agility, Frisbee, and dock dog demonstrations. The Easton police department will also there with their k-9 unit doing demonstrations. There is so much else to do, including: live music, food vendors, shopping, auctions. And a ton of other activities to keep you busy from morning until afternoon.

Also there will be a kids tent with activities to keep those little hands busy. The park has a playground if those two legged babies need to get some energy out. Another great activity that will be coming back to Bark in the Park this year will be horse drawn carriage rides around the perimeter of the park! So cool!

My favorite part last year was taking Layla through the agility course. There are agility trainers there to show you how its done, and give you pointers. We also love stopping at the Highland Creamery booth to buy some delicious handmade ice cream, and of course a frosty paws for the puppies!

And don't forget that if you are looking for a four legged friend to add to your family, this is a GREAT event to attend. Talbot Humane along with a few other rescue groups will be there strutting their stuff in the Adoptable Pets Parade!

So gather up the family (both two and four legged) and head out to Idlewild Park in Easton, Maryland on October 15th! This is such a fun event and there is a ton of stuff to do, it is worth the trip! We hope to see you there in a few weeks but if you sadly can't make it the event, you can donate HERE.