
Sweet Paws Bakery and doggie daycare will be very busy for the month of October. Here is the list of events that we will be attending and having. I hope everyone will come out and support these events:
Saturday, October 10th 10am to 2pm-National Pet Day
Local Rescue groups will have adoptions and Sweet Paws will be there with yummy treats and toys. There will be raffle prizes drawn every hour. This family fun event is at Nationwide Insurance on the corner of Williston Road and 34th Street. Don't forget to bring your dog!
Sunday, October 18th 11am to 5pm-Alachua Harvest Festival
There are over 160 vendors providing everything from handmade quilts to wood carved roses to temporary tatoos and of course Sweet Paws Bakery will be there selling yummy treats and items from the boutique! The afternoon is a warm, friendly venue for local entertainers who keep the crowd singing along all afternoon from two stages. We usually are set up in front of Conestoga's on Main Street in the city of Alachua.
Friday, October 23rd 6pm to 9pm-Oktoberfest in Haile Plantation Village Center
There will be lots of food, entertainment, and best of all the stores will be open for you to shop. Sweet Paws Bakery will still have Yappy Hour from 5:30-6:30pm with bobbing for turkey dogs. This event is fun for the whole family, there will be games for the kids set up along the street.
Saturday, October 24th 8am to 5pm- McIntosh 1890's Festival
This festival is a large festival that hosts over 250 vendors and an estimated 35,000 visitors. There will be lots of vendors, food, entertainment, and of course Sweet Paws Bakery. This festival is located in the heart of McIntosh. For more information:
http://friendsofmcintosh.org/Saturday, October 31st 9am to 5pm and November 1st 10am to 5pm
The 35th Annual Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival
Many local artists, crafters, and musicians participate in this festival, as well as other artists from across the southeast. Along with the two hundred displays of arts and crafts there are many other attractions. The main stage plays host to a variety of good time music throughout the festival and an old time auction of items donated by participating vendors on Saturday afternoon. Sweet Paws Bakery will be there with all of our handmade items: delicious treats, clothing, and gifts. For more information:
http://www.afn.org/~micafest/Saturday, October 31st 4pm to 8pm Halloween Hauntings at Haile Pasture
There will be a Haunted trail walk, hot apple cider, chili, games, and prizes. Tickets are $4 in advance or $5 at the door. This event is fun for all ages!
Saturday, October 31st 5pm to 8pm Howloween Party at Sweet Paws Bakery
Sweet Paws Bakery will be having a Halloween Costume contest for the dogs! We will have contests for the scariest, cutest, most original, and the funniest costume starting at 6:30pm. During the party there will be bobbing for turkey hot dogs. Bring the kids too we will be passing out candy. Don't forget to check out our huge selection of costumes for the contest.
I hope to see you at all the events!