AWARE Festival

AWARE 2010
(Animal Welfare Awareness Rescue Education)
Rideau Carleton Raceway
Saturday, October 16, 2010
9:00am – 4:00pm

Activities

Blessing of the Animals

This interdenominational experience is enjoyed by people worldwide, as they pay tribute to and give thanks for their animals. It will be held at noon.

Rescues Walkathon

This all inclusive dog, cat, rabbit, ferret, horse, bird and reptile walkathon will be held for all qualified rescues that wish to participate. Please see the walkathon application to sign up today or volunteer to help. The walkathon will start at 2:00p.m.

Adoption Alley and Company Connections

Booths will be available to vendors, non-profit organizations, and rescue groups to showcase their products, programs, and services. (see the sponsorship application for higher visiblity)

Entertainment
Dominic D’Arcy, his Rising Stars, and Jeremy Sills will join us to celebrate this festive occasion.

Food
Rideau Carleton Raceway has a canteen on site.

Other Celebrations

Blessing of the Animals – The Feast of St Francis of Assisi
World Animal Day
World Animal Day – National Geographic Kids

Directions

Rideau Carleton Raceway Directions