Wag It Forward

wag it forward: a nonprofit festival for pets

Pet Food Warehouse is excited to host
a space-themed Wag It Forward
at the Champlain Valley Exposition on
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

TICKETS

Minimum Donation: $5
Children under 12 years old are free.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at either location of Pet Food Warehouse, online at shop.pfwvt.com, or at the event gate.
Parking is free.

Pets

Leashed pets are welcome!
An animal waiver is required upon entrance for all pets in attendance.
Waivers are available in advance 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

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. Registration for the run closes September 23rd. Registration can be done online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Essex/ChaseAway5K
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’. Please stop by the Buzz tent before the event starts to say hi and take advantage of coffee and other promos to help us kick off the celebration.
We have demonstrations throughout the day by Dogs Rock! Vermont and Vermont Police Canine Association.
We are happy to announce that Ultimate Air Dogs will be providing dog dock diving competitions throughout the day. Registration can be done online ahead of time at http://www.ultimateairdogs.com/event-info/2021/WagItForward.php. There will also be time for walk-ups between competitions.
A space-themed costume contest will be taking place at the band tent at 12 noon with 3 winners of prizes valued at $100 each!
The Dog Catchers band will be playing live rock, rhythm, and blues on the band stage from 1pm to 4pm.
Star Avengers bouncy house and gravity-defying obstacle course will be available for kids of all ages to test their moon walking skills thanks to Real Bounce.
802 Events is providing a custom photo booth experience with a choice of printouts and sharing options!
Gone to the Dogs Photography will be wandering the grounds, capturing the day with their talented lens.
The Fun Zone will have family-friendly games and activities with a moon rock hunt for dogs, tie dye station, corn hole, and more!
27 local animal nonprofit groups are attending and benefitting from all profits!
The event will be held rain or shine!

Participating Local Nonprofit Groups

Event map

event attractions & diversions

CHASE AWAY 5K TO BENEFIT CHASE AWAY CANINE CANCER

Register online or at 8am at the Champlain Valley Expo Sunday, September 26th!
Special Hybrid event: Fun Run and Fun Walk kick off at 9am at the Champlain Valley Expo or join virtually to participate even if you can't join physically!

ULTIMATE AIR DOGS

Register online or walk up for a chance to jump between scheduled competitions!
Event Schedule:
10AM SPLASH 1
12PM SPLASH 2
2PM SPLASH 3
3PM FINALS!

What is the WIF Fund?

rOCKETEER [MAIN SPONSOR]

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

SUN SPONSORS

oh my Dog daycare, boarding, and training facility, PLB Int. [Pronature Life, Pronature Holistic], Wellpet [Wellness, Whimzees, Sojos, Old Mother Hubbard, Holistic Select, Eagle Pack]

JUPITER SPONSORS

American Natural Premium, Andy & Audie's, Fetch the Leash, Identity, Triumph

saturn sponsors

Darford, Fido Biotics, Healthy Hemp Pet, The Honest Kitchen, Island Memorial, Koha,
OC Raw, Oma's Pride, Petmate, Petsafe, The Pour House, Vital Essentials

NEPTUNE SPONSORS

Dogs Rock! Vermont, Ghost Dog Dairy, Pames Provisions, ROAM Pet, Sit Pretty Grooming Salon, The Quirky Pet, Under the Weather

EARTH SPONSORS

Bellcate School Dog Treats, 4 Legs & A Tail, Hillside Creamery, Ice House Farm, Invisible Fence of Northern Vermont, Play Dog Play, Rawz, Rolling Meadows Pet Supply, Simply B Vermont, Waggle Woof and Wander