Bark in the Park, a day to celebrate our canine friends and raise money for Laddie’s Legacy, announced its lineup of activities for its fifth annual event being held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds, 3210 Rt. 50 in Mays Landing.
Families and their four-legged friends are invited to the tail-wagging celebration. From interactive activities for dogs to food/drinks and fa.m.ily fun, every moment of the day helps support the non-profit charity of Absecon Veterinary Hospital, Laddie’s Legacy, which provides financial assistance for fa.m.ilies in need of lifesaving veterinary care.
Event Schedule
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Petting Zoo by Straight Shot Farm
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Future Veterinary Professional Workshop/Parents’ Veterinary Quiz
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Dog Training Demos (Pavilion)
11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Turtles of the World by Garden State Tortoise
12-4 p.m. - Live Music by Mitchell Faber & Friends (Stage)
12 & 3 p.m. - Dog and Human Pie Eating Contest
1:15 & 3:15 p.m. - Doggie Musical Sit (Pavilion)
1-2 p.m. - Mr. Foamtastic Foam Pit Party
1:30 p.m. - Dog Show (Main Stage) Winner will appear in 2026 Bark in the Park Ads
2:45 p.m.- Blessing of the Dogs – Rev. John Carlson (Pavilion)
Daylong Activities
Pin the Bow Tie on the Kitty (Only Maine Coons booth $1)
Face Painting by Daisy
Absecon Veterinary Hospital and Laddie’s Booth (Cotton Candy and Temporary Tattoos)
Kids’ Duck Pond
Dog Nose Painting
Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Garden/Yard Games/Doggie First Aid
Plushie Animal Adoption
Clippin Tails Doggie Nail Trims
Doggie Swim and Play Area
Laddie’s Legacy commemorates the life of Laddie, a Maine Coon kitty that was surrendered to Absecon Veterinary Hospital because his owner could not pay for increasing medical fees. The veterinarian referred vet bill assistance program has saved countless lives since its inception in 2022.
For more information on Laddie’s Legacy and all the lives saved, see www.laddieslegacy.org.
