Woofstock: Walk for the Animals is Homeward Bound's premiere fundraising event. It consists of a leisurely 1-mile walk around Middlebury followed by music, refreshments, and the highlight: a doggie dip in the town pool! We bring together animal lovers from all over Addison County and beyond, raise essential funds, and have a lot of fun! Every dollar raised goes directly to care for the homeless animals of our region.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, September 9
10:30am – Registration – Memorial Sports Center 11:30am – Walk, a 1-mile loop around Middlebury
12:00pm - music, awards, and a doggie dip in the Middlebury town pool!
(In case of rain, the event will be inside the Memorial Sports Center)
Registration fees:
Adults- $20; Youth- $10
Children 5 and under are free.
Well-behaved dogs welcome!
Everyone who raises more than $50 will receive a Woofstock 2023 t-shirt.
All participating dogs will receive a special bandana.
PRIZES!
Top Team Prize: #1 New York Times bestselling novelist and Homeward Bound super fan Chris Bohjalian will take your Woofstock team out for a treat at the Middlebury Inn. You'll have his undivided attention and the opportunity to ask him anything about his books, plays, or TV series – and, of course, how important his rescue dog and shelter cats have been to his career!
Top Adult Fundraiser Prize: A *two-night stay for 2 adults on Dogatraz Island on Lake Iroquois in Hinesburg next season! This is a 1-acre private island with a cottage that enthusiastically welcomes dogs! This Woofstock prize is valued at $1,000 and is graciously being donated by owners, Andrew Allen and Elizabeth Allen-Pennebaker. *During the first two weeks of June 2024 or mid-week based on availability.
Top Youth Fundraiser Prize: Private theater rental at the Marquis Theater for up to 44 people.
Homeward Bound staff are NOT eligible for prizes.