Festival of dogs

Photo: Sarah Bradshaw/Poughkeepsie Journal

This Saturday over in the magical land of the Town of North East will be an event for dogs and their owners called the Festival of Dogs.

It is being sponsored by the Harlem Valley Chamber and will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Ledgewood Kennel.

Admission is free to watch all the events dock jumping, agility course demonstrations, flyball and disc throwing.

Fees are required to participate in the events, however, ranging from $5 for disc throwing to $20 for dock jumping competition. Non-competing dock jumping costs $10 for two jumps.

Dog show classes, for $5 each, include best costume and outstanding ability or feature. Participation forms for all events can be downloaded from this link.

All dogs must be leashed and should be well-behaved. A current rabies certificate is mandatory.

Ledgewood Kennel is located here. Use the map to create your own directions.