KENNEBUNK – Animal Welfare Society presents Woofstock, Southern Maine’s only free family-friendly, dog-friendly food and beer festival. Now in its 5th year and always held the last Saturday in July, Woofstock will be held rain or shine Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, on AWS’ campus at 46 Holland Road in Kennebunk. Due to the kindness of title sponsor Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, all sponsorships, fees, merchandise and beer garden proceeds support pet veterinary care at AWS’ Community Veterinary Clinic and throughout the state. Woofstock is AWS’ primary annual fundraiser.
“We enjoy welcoming our community to our campus each year for Woofstock,” says AWS Executive Director Abigail Smith. “Bringing together pet lovers and pet resources for an afternoon of live music, local food and beverages and more is the highlight of the summer.”
Live performances are offered by Kennebunk River Band (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and local musician Kris Hype (1–3 p.m). Both musical acts generously donate their time to the event. Seacoast Oldies, the Festival’s media sponsor, provides additional tunes. In the Kids Zone, sponsored by Kennebunk Savings, youngsters enjoy a bounce house, face painting, temporary tattoos, crafts and games. Dogs are encouraged to try out an indoor agility course, watch training demonstrations, enjoy wading pools and try a special non-alcohol broth-based dog beer, made right here in Maine by Dogs on Dough and sponsored by Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza and Craft Beer in Ogunquit.
For craft beer enthusiasts, attendees purchase 4 oz tasting tickets to sample dozens of offerings from 15-plus local breweries and beverage companies. Food trucks and carts provide ample food and dessert items for sale for the duration of the festival. Three dozen makers, crafters, sponsors and area nonprofits have booths, selling everything from pet-related products to artisanal wares or presenting services available to the local community. New this year is the Pet Services Zone, where local pet supply shops and vendors showcase their products and services. Visit animalwelfaresociety.org/woofstock for a complete list of vendors.
Woofstock is generously presented by Rarebreed Veterinary Partners and is brought to you by media sponsor Seacoast Oldies, Kids Zone sponsor Kennebunk Savings, Beer Garden sponsor Wynk and Dog Chill Zone sponsor Maine Community Bank. Additionally, “Dapper Dog” sponsors include Angelus Urgent Care, Arctic Glacier, bytes.co, Mainely Veterinary Dentistry, Southern Maine Hospital for Small Mammals, Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital and Vet At Your Door. “Cool Cat” sponsors are Atlantic Federal Credit Union, Cross Insurance, Edison Press, Farm to Fluffy, Go Net Speed, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Kennebunkport Resort Collection, New England Hydroponics, Norway Savings Bank, Proscape, Inc., Renewal by Anderson, Smiley Landscaping, The Daily Sweat, Tranquil Waters, Trisha Deye State Farm, and Vinegar Hill Music Theatre.
For more information about the Festival, visit animalwelfaresociety.org/woofstock.
Animal Welfare Society, a non-profit organization, exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together and thrive.
