NORTH GRAFTON — Pet Rock Fest is pleased to announce that the 21st annual festival will return for the third year in a row to the field at Wyman-Gordon in North Grafton, which we are happy to now call “home.”
This annual event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, from noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Wyman-Gordon plant, 244 Worcester St., North Grafton. With a return to this centrally-located and expansive venue, the event is sure to expand in numerous ways, drawing more attendees and participants.
The event features all of the popular attractions, but will include additions to our offerings: from vegetarian food to vendors to events to nonprofit participation. Pet Rock Fest continues to put the spotlight on the animal welfare organizations of New England that work hard to promote kindness to animals.
Located conveniently to the Mass. Pike, Route 30, Route 146 and Route 122, the venue is super accessible from points east, west, north and south. Also, the venue offers a large, grassy, fenced-in event area, and thousands of parking spaces right on the premises. It is ideal for both people and animals.
Since Pet Rock Fest lost its venue at Quinsigamond Community College four years ago, the organization had been searching for a site that is centrally located and easy to access, with plenty of onsite parking.
There is plenty of space, and beyond, to bring back all of our attractions, including K9 demos, an agility course, the Pups In The Air Frisbee dog team, live music, the Pet Parade, kids activities, Cat Photo Contest, Amateur Dog Contest, vegetarian vendors and our wonderful sponsors and animal welfare organizations.
“That day, walking among a sea of people (and animals) all there for one purpose – to make the world a kinder place for animals – is one of the most overwhelmingly comforting reminder that there is good in the world,” said Founding Partner Charlene Arsenault. “For that time, we are counteracting all of the cruelty we see day in and day out with an equal and opposite reaction. We’re so lucky and grateful to find this ideal setting for this miraculous effort to occur.”
“We are looking forward to beginning the next 20 years of Pet Rock Fest in 2019 at our best home ever, Wyman-Gordon field in North Grafton,” said Founding Partner Jeannie Hebert. “We have room to expand and offer even more assistance to animal welfare organizations.”
Pet Rock Fest will send updates throughout the year with event schedules, attractions, vendors and sponsors.
Pet Rock Fest features live music, performances and games for kids, author signings, Pups in the Air Frisbee Dog Team, photos of your pets, animal mascots, vegetarian food court, games for kids, contests for dogs, a cat photo contest, doggie massages, a doggie water park, demonstrations, exhibits, vendors and, most importantly, hundreds of nonprofit groups devoted to animal welfare causes. All animals.
Pet Rock Fest gives its proceeds to worthy animal related charities that support a variety of causes, from shelters to law reform to farm animal sanctuaries.
For updates on the plans for the day, groups signed up to attend, and other official or not so official news, visit petrockfest.org or check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/petrockfest and on Twitter @Petrockfestival.
Celebrating more than 20 years, Pet Rock Fest is the largest event of its kind in the Northeast, an annual festival that promotes kindness to animals and responsible pet ownership. Pet Rock Fest, held in September each year, is a family festival that features guest speakers, vegetarian food, live music, games, events, a raffle, vendors, and hundreds of area animal welfare organizations. Pet Rock is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible.