Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Barks & Recreation At Stewart Park

Saving Grace Humane Society will host Barks & Recreation on Saturday, May 16, at Stewart Park, featuring vendors, food trucks, dog contests, low-cost microchips and vaccines, and family-friendly activities supporting shelter pets.

Saving Grace Humane Society To Host Barks & Recreation At Stewart Park

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Saving Grace Humane Society will host its annual Barks & Recreation event Saturday, May 16, at Stewart Park near the Half Shell.

The dog-friendly community celebration will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to all ages. Organizers describe the event as a way to celebrate the human-animal bond, enjoy time outdoors with local pets and families, and support animals at Saving Grace Humane Society.

Barks & Recreation typically brings together about 500 to 600 people and pups for an afternoon in the park. The event will feature pet- and family-friendly vendors, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, dog contests, activities, raffles, event bags, and more.

Low-cost dog microchips and vaccines will also be available during the event.

Saving Grace alumni are invited to take part in an alumni parade, giving families a chance to celebrate dogs adopted through the organization.

Event highlights include:

  • Local vendors
  • Food trucks
  • Beer and wine garden
  • Low-cost dog microchips and vaccines
  • Doggie contests
  • Raffles and event bags
  • Saving Grace alumni parade
  • Family-friendly activities

Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome. Entry is free, though donations and participation are encouraged to help support shelter pets.

More information is available on the Barks & Recreation Facebook event page. Vendors interested in participating can apply through the Barks & Recreation vendor application.