When it comes to having fun during the Halloween season, it isn’t just about kids these days – dogs are now getting in on the trick ‘r’ treat action thanks to the annual “Woof & Treat” event in Lancaster.
On Saturday, October 5, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, dogs and their owners are invited to take a stroll down Central Avenue and West Main Street in the historic downtown Village of Lancaster, where they will seek out dog treats at retail shops, accolades from passersby, photo ops, prizes, etc.
On that day, dogs will compete for prizes in two categories – best individual dog costume and best group costumes (dog/owner or group of dogs). Prizes will be awarded for both categories. Costume judges will be on hand at the event, looking for the funnest, cutest, silliest, and/or most creative and outrageous participants.
Following are the event details:
Dogs can be pre-registered for the event online at www.comolakebarkpark.org or by texting “WOOFWOOF2024” to 41444.
Registration fees are reduced during preregistration, which is available until 12 noon on Friday, October 4th.
Dogs and owners are asked to check-in upon arrival (beginning at 11:30am) at the Woof & Treat registration table located in the municipal parking lot at the corner of Broadway and Central Avenue. Costume judging will conclude at approximately 1pm when the winners will be announced in the registration area.
Village of Lancaster retailers that would like to participate can contact Karen Penziul from Lancaster Unleashed at (716) 225-2745, or by email at lancasterunleashed@gmail.com. All funds raised support the ongoing operating costs of the off-leash Como Lake Bark Park in the County of Erie’s Como Lake Park.
Follow Lancaster Unleashed on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Lancaster Unleashed, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, in partnership with the Erie County Department of Parks jointly manages the off-leash Como Lake Bark Park.
Lead image: Photo by Justin Jason