One moment please...

2024 Dog Parade Registration

 

Presented by Snookies Malt Shop

We’re excited to bring this paw-some event back to the Beaverdale Fall Festival!

 

 

There will be 3 judged categories: 

“BEST OVERALL”, “BEST DOG & OWNER DUO” and “PEOPLE’S CHOICE”

Each category winner will be awarded spectacular prizes, generously supplied by a number of amazing local vendors.

 

Registration: 

  • $10 entry fee includes a dog bandana (various sizes available). 
  • Complete the online application and waiver by Wednesday, Sept 18th.
  • After Wednesday, you can still register the day of by just showing up! 
  • Same day registration fee increases to $20. 

 

Theme: 

  • The theme this year is ‘fall-inspired’, where we invite you to embrace the season with your favorite scarecrow, football player, or any fall-inspired costume that represents the season to you! And don’t forget, one of our categories is ‘Best dog & owner duo’, so make sure you and your dog dress to match for a chance to win a prize! 

 

Arrival and Check-in: 

Check-in and lineup will begin at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 21st, in the Beaverdale Books parking lot at 2629 Beaver Ave. Please arrive on time and look for our friendly volunteers, who will assist you with check-in and get you lined up for the parade.

 

Parade Route:

The dog parade will commence once all participants are lined up at Beaverdale Books, by 9:00 AM at the latest. The parade route will head north on Beaver Ave to Adams Ave, then make a U-turn and return to the intersection of Beaver and Urbandale Avenues (roughly 0.6 miles). 

 

Judging: 

Judging will occur near the announcer stand at the corner of Beaver & Urbandale Avenues. Each participant will briefly pause for evaluation and a quick photo by the judges. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the dog parade at the announcer stand. Our panel of judges from the Des Moines area dog community will determine the winners at their discretion, taking into account factors such as costume creativity, adherence to the theme, and overall presentation.

 

Restrictions:

  • Dogs only. 
  • One dog per owner. 
  • Dog must be on leash at all times. 
  • All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations, including rabies. 
  • Dogs must be friendly and socialized; aggressive dogs will not be allowed to participate.
  • Dogs that are sick, injured, or in heat should not attend.
  • Must take care of your pet’s waste before, during, and after event. 

 

Lastly, thank you to our amazing sponsors, judges and volunteers!

 

Snookies Malt Shop - Main Dog Parade Sponsor

 

Thank you to these businesses for their prize donations (so far)!

 

Downtown Doggy Daycare, Dog Days & Cat Naps, Shaggy to Chic Boutique, Paws & Pints, Canine Clean, Pets Supplies Plus, Just Paws! Gourmet & Gifts, Pet Portraits by Bryan Lawrence

 

JUDGES: 

Canine Clean - Alexis Stech, Judge

Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic/Riordan Pet Hospital - Dr. Deaglan Riordan, Judge

Paws & Pints - Paw Security, Judge

 

Questions: Contact Shelby Schaefer at shelby@fallfestival.org or 515-644-6212. 

 

The Festival is not responsible for any injuries that occur to Dog Parade participants or their dogs, loss or damage to personal property by reason of weather, fire, accident, theft or any other cause. The Festival reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the Festival.


*


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE

By voluntarily participating in a Beaverdale Fall Festival, Inc. sponsored dog parade/event (“Fall
Festival Dog Parade”), I agree and acknowledge the following:

  1. One dog per owner.
  2. Dogs must be leashed at all times during the event.
  3. All dogs must be current on vaccinations, including Rabies.
  4. Aggressive dogs will not be allowed to participate.
  5. I give permission to Beaverdale Fall Festival, Inc. to use or release my image and/or my
    dog’s image without payment should it appear in photos or videos taken during a Fall
    Festival Parade.
  6. I freely and voluntarily accept all risks of injury, death or property damage. I understand and
    agree that none of the parties described below may be held liable in any way for any
    occurrence or accident in connection with a Fall Festival Dog Parade event. I hereby
    RELEASE from any and all liability Beaverdale Fall Festival, Inc., its officers, volunteers and
    agents, their respective successors and assigns, sponsors and supporters, against all
    claims, including, but not limited to, claims of negligence, unintentional acts, and acts of
    omission, and any personal injury, loss or expense, which may arise from my participation in
    any Fall Festival Dog Parade. I understand I am responsible for my own conduct and
    decisions while participating in a Fall Festival Dog Parade and further agree that this Waiver
    & Release shall apply to any claim arising out of my participation in activities while a
    participant in a Fall Festival Dog Parade.
  7. This Waiver & Release is intended to be binding upon me, my family, my heirs, my estate,
    my legal representatives and assigns. I understand that the terms of this document are
    contractual and not a mere recital.


I AGREE I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS WAIVER &
RELEASE BY READING IT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.