Thursday, 24 August 2023 / Published in CalendarEvents

Woofstock 2023

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New Beginnings for Merced County Animals will hold their 3rd annual WOOFSTOCK fundraiser on Saturday, October 7th, 2023. The festivities will be held at the Merced County Fairgrounds (Merced Pavilion Area) from 10am until 3pm. New Beginnings for Merced County Animals is a non-profit organization. The volunteers for New Beginnings work endlessly to rescue animals. They work to educate the community on the benefits and resources of Spay and Neuter and they offer vouchers and incentives for local residents to get low-cost vaccinations. New Beginnings transports animals to no-kill rescues in California and surrounding states and works with other animal non-profits to help find loving homes for thousands of animals. The group also works with local veterinarians to get medical help to countless animals in need. Woofstock is a vendor fair and food truck festival. It is FREE to the public. Last year over 75 vendors and a dozen food trucks/food vendors enjoyed the business of approximately 2000 attendees. The expectation for 2023 will be over 100 vendors, additional food trucks (including some local-made beer), two fantastic local bands and more fun for all! This year Woofstock will include a dog park with a PUPARAZZI COSTUME CONTEST. Well-behaved dog are encouraged to spend some time at our dog park and may even win a prize for their costume! New Beginnings for Merced County Animals will have Woofstock T-shirts for sale, fresh baked Peach and Apple pies and donated gift baskets (some donated by Vendors, others by volunteers or the public). There will also be a fantastic Raffle Drawing that will include trips to Mexico, Tahoe, a Staycation and a large television! Raffle tickets will be sold prior to the event and also the day of the event! (You do not have to be present to win!) The winners will be announced at the end of the day.