Dogs and their owners are expected to crowd Cedar Bark Park in Veterans Memorial Park on April 19 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for the inaugural Cedar Bark Festival.
Organizers with the Cedar Park Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Cedar Bark Park group said attendees can expect dog contests, trick competitions and more. The event is free; proceeds from vendors and guest donations benefit the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, said Laura Krouse, treasurer of Friends of Cedar Bark Park.
"We've got about 30 vendors which will include different dog-related booths, so a lot of nonprofit rescue organizations will be represented," Krouse said.
Activities at the event include an ugliest-dog competition, a dog costume contest, a photo booth, a tricks showcase and auditions for dog races and agility shows, city organizers said. Members of the Hutto-based Central Texas Disc Dogs club will give a demonstration at 11 a.m., Krouse said.
