Join the Maryland SPCA in celebrating their 150th anniversary by attending this year's Festival for the Animals on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Druid Hill Park, the day includes a 1-mile walk-a-thon, pet demonstrations and contests, kids activities, food truck row, merchants, live music, yard sale of new and gently used pet items, adoptable pets and more.
“The Maryland SPCA is thrilled to be celebrating 150 years of saving lives. Back in 1869, William Woodward led the effort to recruit 50 notable citizens to join him in establishing an organization to address the inhumane treatment of Baltimore’s workhorses. Following in our founders’ footsteps, we remain a relevant and active organization working towards a future of compassion and care for all of Maryland’s cats and dogs.” explained Jim Peirce, executive director for the Maryland SPCA. “That evolution would not have been possible without the thousands of friends who walk with us at the Festival for the Animals.”
“Not many animal welfare organizations reach their 150th year,” said Sharon Kroupa, Maryland SPCA board member and co-chair for the event. “We want to celebrate our history and have fun doing it. We are encouraging participants and their pets to dress representing their favorite decade from the 1860’s to the present. Maybe we’ll see flapper dresses and poodle skirts, or tie-dye and leisure suits.” Prizes for the best costumes will be awarded.
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The Festival for the Animals is the MD SPCA's largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds will enable the organization to continue to offer a wide range of services throughout the community that help both pets and people.
Registration for the Festival for the Animals is $40 for adults 17-years-old and older and includes an event t-shirt. Participants may also form or join a team to fundraise together. To register and learn more about the festival, visit festivalfortheanimals.org.
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Druid Hill Park is located at 3001 East Drive, Baltimore 21217. There will be a new route for the walk from years past. Visit the festival website for details.
Presented by M&T Bank and produced by Media Star Promotions, the festival will take place rain or shine. For more information about the event, please contact Mirriam Jefferson at 410-235-8826 x135 or at mjefferson@mdspca.org.