Walking Courses
Featuring the .6 mile Scenic Stroll Trail and the 1 mile Mountain View Trail
Celebration of Pets Festival 2023
Join us as we celebrate the very special pets in your life.
This fun and FREE admission event will take place on Saturday, September 16th from 11am to 4pm at beautiful rustic farm in in McGaheysville. We welcome dogs and their families to enjoy a special day to celebrate the special bond between people and pets!
After you walk, it’s time to celebrate! The festival features exciting games and activities for the whole family, music, and delicious food and beverages.
Don’t have a pet? Everyone is welcome at the Celebration of Pets Festival! Plenty of attendees do not own pets or have pets that prefer to stay home.
Activities Schedule
Registration: 11am - 12pm
Please bring valid identification if you would like to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Warm-Up and Welcome: 11:45am
Stretch your legs before the walk begins.
The Walk for Animals Begins: 12pm
Participants will choose between two trails: an easy one-mile loop and a moderate two-mile loop. More info on the trails is coming soon.
Food, Beverages & Kid Zone: 11 - 4pm
Enjoy delicious food and beverages for the whole family. Kids' activities include face painting, sand art, and tie-dye.
Dog Activities: 12 - 4pm
Challenge your dog's senses with dog field games including bobbing for treats, doggy canvas painting, doggy pools, agility objects, pie-eating contest, and treasure hunt.
Food & Beverages
Activities
Dog Field Games
Including dog pools, dog canvas painting, a pie-eating contest, musical mats, a bubble machine, & a treasure hunt.
Live Music
The Reflex recreates the sound, vibe, and look of those 80’s mega-bands and one-hit wonders you love offering a full-on retro experience with a diverse set list of “must play” 80’s tunes.
Fun Zone
Face painting, sand art, and tie-dye
Field Games
Bocci ball, cornhole, spikeball, frisbee, and ladder ball.
Enjoy Natural Beauty
Explore the scenic landscape of Shenandoah Valley Farm.
Adoptable Pets
Meet adoptable pets from Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA.
Door Prize Raffle
One free entry for all who attend with the potential to win gift cards and gift baskets.
Doggy Ice Cream
Free frozen treats for Fido
PhotoBooth
Capture memories with your friends and family in the open air photobooth from The Rosy and Co.
Dog Agility Course
Test out your dog’s agility skills with obstacles and challenges.
Caricature Artist
Hand drawn portraits from artist Fred Gonzalez of you and your pet
Shenandoah Valley Farm
882 Bloomer Springs Road
McGaheysville, VA 22840
Hours: 11am – 4pm
The beautiful Shenandoah Valley Farm sits on 110 acres of scenic natural beauty near the base of Massanutten.
Walking Courses
Enjoy an easy 0.6-mile loop that features two lively ponds and a wide-open field. This route takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete at a leisurely pace.
Explore all that Shenandoah Valley Farm has to offer. This route takes you by two ponds, through the wide-open field, and up a steady hill to a beautiful view of Massanutten Mountain. It will take 30 – 45 minutes to complete at a leisurely pace.
Thank you to Our Sponsors
This event is free thanks to the generous support of these pet-loving businesses!
Plantinum
Frequently Asked Questions
- While some seating is provided in the food and beverage areas, we recommend bringing a lawn chair or blanket to be able to relax and enjoy the live music.
- Credit card or cash for food and beverage purchases.
- Weather-appropriate clothing and supplies such as hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, or an umbrella.
Yes, well-behaved and friendly dogs are welcome on a leash.
Yes, it is free attend the Celebration of Pets Festival. We recommend bring cash or credit to purchase food and beverages.
- Retractable leashes
- Cats, bunnies, and any other pet that may be frightened around many dogs
Anicira is committed to ensuring the festival is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require specific accessibility accommodations, please contact harrisonburg@anicira.org.
Everyone is welcome at the Celebration of Pets Festival! Plenty of attendees do not own pets or have pets that prefer to stay home.
Yes, the festival has many fun activities for children. All children must be under direct adult supervision at all times at the festival.
Rain or shine, we’ll have a great time! Check the weather before you arrive, and dress accordingly.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Please bring cash or a credit card. Water will be provided for free.
Please stay tuned for the raffle basket announcement!
While we do love all pets, we ask that you please leave your cats, ferrets, bunnies, and any other pet that may be fearful of dogs at home.
About Anicira
At Anicira, we believe that pets are part of the family. We are working towards a future where veterinary care is accessible and affordable for all. At the Celebration of Pets Festival, we are bringing together hundreds of local animal lovers and their canine companions to benefit our lifesaving mission. Help us make the 2023 Celebration of Pets Festival an event to remember!
Our Impact in 2022
30,913 Patients
Number of patients
390,286 Meals
Nutritious meals provided
22,646 Surgeries
Total surgeries performed
2,435 Pets
Provided free care
