Annual Dog & Pony Show Returns to Thompson’s Station Park

dog & pony show

The annual Dog & Pony Show fall festival returns to Thompson’s Station Park on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Admission to the event is free and includes access to live music, as well as a variety of artisans and food vendors. The Dog and Pony Show also appropriately features different canine and equestrian attractions, such as trail rides and a pet/owner look-alike contest.

Hosted and organized by the Thompson’s Station Community Association, a nonprofit organization with a focus on improving the town’s parks, the aim of the festival is to get people outdoors to enjoy open space, according to the TSCA President Steve Jones.

The schedule for this year’s Dog & Pony Show is as follows:

Main Stage

  • 10 a.m.- Mr. Steve the Music Man
  • Noon- Vox Aurea Heritage Middle School
  • 12:45 p.m.- Radio Farm
  • 1:30 p.m.- Carmen Brandy
  • 2:30 p.m.- Me & Molly
  • 4 p.m.- Grant Garland

Kids Stage

  • 11 a.m.- Springhill Public Library Story Time
  • Noon- Enchanted Princess Rapunzel
  • 1 p.m.- Mr Bond and the Science Guys
  • 3 p.m.- Enchanted Princess Belle

Dog Arena

  • 10:30 a.m.- Flying Houndz
  • 11:30 a.m.- Pet/Owner Lookalike Contest
  • 1 p.m.- Flying Houndz
  • 2 p.m.- Best Trick/Talent Contest
  • 2:30 pm.- Pet Costume Contest

The Dog & Pony Show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24.