BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: A Boxer dog looks out from its kennel on first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part. Crufts, which was first held in 1891 and sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
This dog-friendly event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jones Road Park in Forked River.
Sponsored by the Forked River Rotary Club, the day will include shows, games, a bouncy house, dog-themed products offered at a number of vendor booths, a food court, and more!
There will also be a number of family pet novelty contests including Most Happy Dog, Best Dressed, Best Tricks and a Dog and Owner Look-A-Like Contests
Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family; ages 10 and younger enter for free. There is a $2 registration fee for each dog to enter each pet contest.
The Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at 12:15pm at the Captains Inn 304 E. Lacey Road in Forked River.
The Rotary is looking for vendors for this event! Especially dog related vendors such as Pet Supply Companies, Dog Groomers, Veterinarians, Dog Services and Dog Rescues. You don’t need to be a dog themed business, if you are a Vendor and would like to purchase a spot for your business they have 2 sizes available 10′ x 10′ space $50 and 10′ x 20′ for $75.
Vendors you can download your application and enclose check to reserve your space by clicking on links on our event page.
Mail your completed application and check to :
Rotary Club of Forked River
PO Box 211
Forked River, NJ 08731
If you have any questions you can reach the Doggie Derby Chairperson- Tony Angona- 609-290-7840.
More info can be found at https://forkedriverrotary.com/event/rotary-club-of-forked-river—annual-doggie-derby/
Thanks to our friends at Ocean County Tourism for providing information on this event for our story!