Picnic & Paws

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If you're a dog lover, this is the event for you!!  Join Great Lakes Dog Rescue for a new fundraising event to be held at Clarkston Family Farm.  Picnic & Paws will be filled with many fun, dog-themed activities for the entire family to enjoy.  Your participation will help raise funds to support the rescue dogs at GLDR, and if you're looking to adopt a rescue dog, stop by the adoption station at this event to see if the perfect pup is waiting for you!    

*IMPORTANT NOTE:   IF YOU'D LIKE TO BRING YOUR DOG TO THIS EVENT, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR DOG PRE-REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR DOG/OWNER LOOK-ALIKE COSTUME CONTEST.   THE DOG HANDLER (OWNER) MUST DIGITALLY SIGN THE ONLINE WAIVER AND AGREE TO OUR EVENT DAY DOG RULES.  THERE IS AN OPTION TO PRE-REGISTER DOGS IN THE FORM BELOW.  

*This is a first year event and we are limiting the number of dogs attending.  Looking forward to future events where all family dogs will be welcome, with or without contest entry.  Thank you for your understanding.


Date:  Sunday, June 30th, 2024

Time:  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location:  Clarkston Family Farm (6800 Hubbard Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348)


Admission Price Includes:

  • Welcome treat bag upon check-in for pre-registered guests (1) per family
  • Participation in our Best Dressed Dog Costume Contest (only pre-registered contest participants and adoption dogs allowed at this event)
  • Dog adoption station
  • Rescue dog scavenger hunt w/prizes  
  • Game stations 
  • Photo stations 
  • Kids craft stations
  • Raffles
  • Vendors
  • Face painting, tattoos
  • Story time with our mascot
  • Farm animal interaction
  • Trail Walks
               

Additional Optional Add-Ons: 

  • Picnic Packs:  Hot dog (or vegetarian sandwich) , chips & water
  • Beverage stations
  • Barkery:  People and pup baked treats 
  • Hayrides (weather permitting) - 20 minutes. 

Please note:  there will be no refunds due to inclement weather, the Picnic and Paws event will happen rain or shine!   There are several enclosed areas available. Please do not bring any outside food or drink!



People Registration for Picnic & Paws:

*Please note that registration is required for each person in your group.  There is no charge for children under 3.

($10.00/ea.)
($5.00/ea.)

  • Please note that all dogs attending this event must be pre-registered by completing the Dog Registration section, SCROLL DOWN to complete dog registration, which includes a signed waiver form, as well as additional information. Also, all dogs/owners must participate in the costume contest as well :)



Optional Add-Ons:

*Please pre-order now as very limited quantities will be available at the event other than what is pre-ordered.  Picnic Pack and Hayride Tickets will be in your Picnic & Paws Welcome Treat Bags at Check-in 

  • Picnic Pack

    Picnic Pack

    Hot dog, chips, water.
    *Condiment station available

    $5.00 ea.

  • Vegetarian Picnic Pack

    Vegetarian Picnic Pack

    Cheddar cheese sandwich on a roll with lettuce, chips, water
    *Condiment station available

    $5.00 ea.

  • Hayride Ticket  NO DOGS allowed on wagons.

    Hayride Ticket NO DOGS allowed on wagons.

    Each adult (12+) is $5. Kids (3-11) are $2
    Kids 3 and under FREE



Would you like to donate to GLDR?

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*100% of monetary donations go to Great Lakes Dog Rescue.

*If you would like to donate raffle items, or welcome bag items for the event, please contact:

Nancy Hatalsky at [email protected]


*If you would like to volunteer your time at our event, please contact:

LeeAnn Zeliasko at [email protected]



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THANK YOU to our Community TOP DOGS that have already committed to help and sponsor this event.

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