2nd Annual Best of South Cheatham Dog Show Announced

April 18, 2011 - PRLog -- (KINGSTON SPRINGS, TN) April 11, 2010…The Harpeth Band of Blue Booster Club announced that their very successful dog show fundraiser will be held once again at Pegram Park  on Saturday, May 21st. .

The Harpeth Band of Blue Booster Club 2010/2011 budget requires raising  close to $100,000  to support the band's competitive marching, concert, jazz and winter drumline programs. This year, the Band of Blue ranked first in percussion for Tennessee Division II schools and fourth overall in the marching band competition. The Band of Blue (BOB) also competed this year at the highest level possible in Dayton, OH on April 15th at the Winter Guard International Competition against schools many times larger than Harpeth.  

To support this award winning program, the Band of Blue is proud ot host this second dog show event that also supports the Cheatham County Animal Shelter and the Cheatham County Animal Awareness Foundation. All participants and spectators are asked to donate a good brand dog food the day of the event. The donation is not required to participate. Dogs from the  local shelter will be at the event and  will be available for adoption.

Dog Show Details:

To pre-register, e-mail your intent to enter to shawn.rider@hhsbandofblue.com and include the name of your dog, dog size (see below for categories) and all  the category(s) you will enter. Payment can be made in the form of cash or check the day of the event.  Or, simply register the day of the show from 9 to 10 a.m.

The cost to enter is $10 per pet per category. In the first category based on size, pets will be judged by for traits such as: overall health, personality, good behavior, training as well as a wildcard Judge’s favorite.

1.   Miniature (up to 22 lbs.)
2.   Small (23 to 44 lbs.)
3.   Medium (45 to 88 lbs.)
4.   Large (89 lbs. and over)

Other categories include: The Ugliest Dog that only a Momma can Love, Cutest Dog, Best Trick, Best Costume, Looks Most Like Its Owner, Best Mutt and more.  

Prizes are valued at $25 and up will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners as well as ribbons.

There is no charge for spectators. Anyone that loves dogs will enjoy this event located in Pegram Park on Hwy. 70, a short 30 minutes west of Nashville, TN. or 20 East of Dickson, TN.  Bring a lawn chair and your dog and stay the day.  

Pet supplies will be available for purchase, a dog grooming station will be in operation as will cooling stations for the dogs and plenty of fresh water to keep the canines quenched. Numerous helpful grooming and obedience training demonstrations  will occur throughout the competition.  The Band of Blue boosters will be selling hot dogs, chips and cokes throughout the day.

To place an ad in the program or donate items for the silent auction, contact Band of Blue Booster, Tammy Roark at tamroark@gmail.com. For more information about the event, contact event chair, Shawn Rider at shawn.rider@hhsbandofblue.com.

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