It Takes A Village Fall Pet Festival
November 15 - November 17
Don’t miss the largest pet social event in Iowa!!
It Takes A Village Fall Pet Festival Presented by Berry Global & Visit Muscatine will be held at Riverside Park in Muscatine, Iowa on November 15-17th!
3 days of Pet-Friendly Fun will begin Friday night with the Kick-Off Party, featuring The Bites for Barks Food Truck Battle, live music featuring Homebrewed, the opening night of our Village Craft Bazaar and cold brews from the Village Bier Garden- showcasing 2 special brews from Contrary Brewing! Which food truck will win the coveted “Best In Show” trophy?!
Saturday morning the fun continues with a day full of delicious eats, fun games and competitions at the Village Pet Olympics! Bring your pups and kitties out to try a challenge or two, or dive in for the full Pet Olympic line-up for a chance to win Village Pet Olympic medals! The first 1200 pets through the gate will get a free Petfinder sWAG bag!
Come back on Sunday for FAMILY DAY! Bring the pets AND the kids out to enjoy a whole day of games, good food, kid crafts, live demonstrations AND don’t miss the birthday party for our mascot, Vinny the Village Pup! Let your kiddos show off their skills in the Junior Dog Trainer event!
As with all of our Village events, the culinary line-up is sure to impress! On Saturday and Sunday our Fall Favorites menu is sure to delight your tastebuds, with Village classics like our Giant Breaded Tenderloins, as well as new showstoppers like Thanksgiving Dinner Poutine, Chili Smoked Mac & Cheese Bread Bowls, Apple Cider Donuts and a variety of tasty vegan and vegetarian options as well!
Our Furry Friend Marketplace will offer the best quality pet supplies, gear and treats from both local and national brands and vendors! The Village Craft Bazaar will be open all 3 days of the event! This is an excellent opportunity to purchase handmade Christmas gifts for your loved ones, or to find some lovely home decor items to spruce up your home for the holidays!
Huge THANKS to all of the sponsors, donors and volunteers making this event a success! The proceeds from this event support our life-saving rescue mission.