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Dolores has a new festival this summer, and your pet dog is invited to participate.<\/p>\n
The inaugural SummerFest will take place July 17 at Joe Rowell Park and features a dog carnival, car show, live music and vendors.<\/p>\n
The Dolores Chamber of Commerce event fills a gap between Dolores River Days in June and Escalante Days in August, said chamber director Susan Lisak.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead of just dog friendly, we decided to put on a dog carnival. We have all the other fun summer stuff like car shows and live bands,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Entry is $10 for adults, and $8 for teenagers 13-17. Kids 12 and under get in free. Order online and get a 30% discount with the code GoDolores30%<\/p>\n
There will be a dog and owner look-alike costume contest, a dog parade and conga line, dog-owner obstacle course and pet vendors.<\/p>\n
Cortez Animal Shelter, Obe\u2019s Angels Rescue, and Denkai Animal Sanctuary will be set up to provide information and dog adoptions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe crowd can go and see all the dogs, play with them, and maybe adopt one,\u201d Lisak said.<\/p>\n
Dog hydration areas, and dog waste bags will be available. All dogs must be leashed.<\/p>\n
The car show will feature classic, modern and custom rides with ten categories. The winners will be chosen by the audience.<\/p>\n
The categories are for best in show, best car, truck, motorcycle, muscle car, paint job, rat rod, agriculture vehicle, interior and engine. Enter your vehicle for $25.<\/p>\n
So far 25 various vendors have signed up to attend, Lisak said and there are spaces available. Non-food vendors are charged $50, and food vendors $75.<\/p>\n
Four bands will perform, including Bentley Monk at 1 p.m., Maddy and Kev at 3 p.m., and Flashback at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Dolores Fire Department will create a giant foam pile, a mixture of soap and water, for kids to play in.<\/p>\n
For adults, the Snaggletooth Bar will serve local beers, cideries and wine.<\/p>\n
To volunteer, buy tickets, sign up for car show, to be a vendor or for more information go to visitdolores.com<\/a><\/p>\n