A Bone-afide Good Time

On Saturday, April 21, Chimney Rock Park is going to the dogs with our 3rd Annual Bark in the Park. We're cooking up a tail-waggin' good time for Fido and his friends from 11am-3pm. There is no additional fee other than the normal park entrance.

We're excited to have a very special guest at this year's event, Maggie the Wonder Dog. Maggie has a full bag of tricks, but perhaps the most impressive is her knack for math. Yes, math! She's been on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Animal Planet's Pet Star. Maggie will show off her skills at noon and 1pm. We promise you'll be as smitten with her as we are!

Blue Ridge Agility Club is back with agility demos. Watch talented dogs jump, weave and run through an obstacle course and find out what it takes to train your pooch to do the same. Working dogs from Possum Hollow Farms will demonstrate herding skills. The Guide Dog Foundation will be on hand with dogs in training to help people with special needs.

Several animal rescue agencies will raise awareness of the needs of animals in our community and show you how you can help. The Blue Ridge Humane Society will have dogs that need good homes. Perhaps you'll find a new member of the family. Plus, canine caricatures, pet and owner look-a-like contest, most phenomenal pet trick contest and lots more!