Wag It Forward

wag It Forward:
a nonprofit festival for pets

Save the Date!
Join Pet Food Warehouse at the
Champlain Valley Exposition on
Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, 10am-4pm

$5 TICKETS

Pets

Entrance fee is $5
Children under 12 years old are free.
Parking is free.
All proceeds are donated to the WIF Fund, to be split equally between all participating local animal welfare groups.

purchase tickets online

Leashed pets are welcome!
An animal waiver is required upon entrance for all pets in attendance.
Skip the line and fill out your waiver ahead of time. Waivers are available at Pet Food Warehouse, or can be found here, or can be completed at the event entrance.
All waivers must be submitted at time of entrance as a hard copy (no digital copies accepted).

The Event

Wag It Forward Tshirts

The Chase Away 5K will be kicking off at 9am with run/walk that begins and ends on the event grounds. All runners gain free entry to Wag It Forward.
Pete Powers and the Buzz Bash crew from 99.9 The Buzz will be providing music from 9am to 12pm. The Buzz is also providing free coffee, courtesy of Essex Junction Dunkin’.
We have demonstrations throughout the day from NOMAD VT Agility, Moto Dog Training, Vermont Police Canine Association, and a lure course with 802 K9 Training!
Dux the Balloon Man will be blowing up the event and face painting will be provided in the Fun Zone!
Social Medication band will be rocking away on stage from 12 to 4pm!
We are happy to announce that Dock Dogs will be providing dog dock diving competitions throughout the day. See below for details.
An under the sea themed costume contest and parade will be taking place at 2:00pm with prizes!
Stay tuned for more details on attractions and participants!
The event will be held rain or shine!

2022 Event tees are available in Pet Food Warehouse stores, online, and at the event. All profits are donated to the WIF Fund!
$30 each.

shop tshirts

event attractions & diversions

DOCK DOGS SCHEDULE:
Saturday, Oct 1st

Onsite registration/Practice - 3:00pm
Big Air Wave #1 - 4:00pm
Extreme Vertical Competition - 5:30pm

Sunday, October 2nd

Onsite Registration/Practice - 9:00am
Big Air Wave #2 - 10:00am
Big Air Wave #3 - 11:30am
Speed Retrieve (All in one Finals) - 1:30pm
Big Air Finals - 3:00pm (Pro, Semi Pro, Contender & Amateur Finals)

dock dogs registration here

CHASE AWAY 5K
In-person event Sunday, October 2nd:

Same-day registration - 8:00pm
In-person 5K - 9:00am
(Virtual 5K is October 1-9)

chase away 5k registration here

2022 beneficiary nonprofits

2022 Sponsors

WAG IT FORWARD IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THESE BENEFACTORS:

whale level [MAIN SPONSORs]

Pets Global Family of Brands: Essence, Fussie Cat, Inception, Zignature

Wellness Pet Brands: Eagle Pack, Holistic Select, Old Mother Hubbard, Sojos, Wellness, Whimzees

Octopus LEVEL

American Natural Premium; Fetch The Leash; Identity; Triumph

DOLPHIN LEVEL

Andy & Audie; Darford; Edward Jones; Ghost Dog Dairy; Healthy Hemp Pet; Island Memorial; Koha; OC Raw; Sit Pretty Grooming Salon; The Honest Kitchen; The Richards Group; Sticky Brand; Vital Essentials; Waggle Woof & Wander

SEA TURTLE LEVEL

Fido Biotics; Petsafe; Under the Weather

SEAHORSE LEVEL

Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn; Boss Nation Brands; Dominon Tech; Hugglehounds; Peoples United Bank; Simply B Vermont; Sleepy Dog Kennel; Wild Bone Company

STINGRAY LEVEL

Bellcate School Dog Treats; 4 Legs & A Tail; Grandma Lucy's; Hillside Creamery; Ice House Farm; Invisible Fence of Northern Vermont; Rawz; Simply B Vermont