Join the City of Chandler for the fifth annual Woofstock festival, featuring the Great Chandler Dog Walk and more! It's a great event for the entire family – adults, kids ... and dogs! Bring your leashed, well-mannered dog out to enjoy a day of fun with other dog lovers and their K-9 friends.

Saturday, November 17, 2012
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tumbleweed Park
Free Admission; Fee to Participate in Walk

Chandler is proud to partner with the American Service Animal Society and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control for this special event that is sure to make everyone howl with joy.

Bring the entire family out for a day of tail waggin' activities, including: Great Chandler Dog Walk, Concert for Critters, Pet Contests, Raffle Prizes, Interactive Demonstrations, Dog Massages, Pet Psychic, Mini Bark Park, and other pet-friendly vendors.  

Woofstock is the recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Community Special Event presented by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association.

Schedule of Activities

8:30am     Blazin’ K9s Tournament Begins
8:45am     Walk Registration Begins
                   Walk Packet Pick-up Begins
9am           Event Starts
9:15am     Come Back Buddy on Stage
                   Good Dog Agility Demonstration
9:30am     Sweetwater Stock Dogs Demonstration
10:00am   Good Dog Agility Demonstration
                   Sweetwater Stock Dogs Demonstration
10:30am   Sweetwater Stock Dogs Demonstration 
10:45am   Exit 40 on Stage
                   Local Dog Frisbee Expert Jerry Robin & Canine Partner Dakota Demo
11:00am   Sweetwater Stock Dogs Demonstration
                   Chandler PD K9 Demonstration
                   Disc Lessons
11:15am   Good Dog Agility Demonstration
11:30am   Pets on Parade Check-in Begins
                   Sweetwater Stock Dogs Demonstration 
11:45am   Local Dog Frisbee Expert Jerry Robin & Canine Partner Dakota Demo
12pm         Pets on Parade Begins
                   Chandler PD K9 Demonstration
                   Disc Lessons
12:30pm   The Villains on stage
                   Sweetwater Stock Dogs Demonstration
1pm           Raffle Ticket Purchases Close
                   Sweetwater Stock Dogs Demonstration
                   Chandler PD K9 Demonstration
1:30pm     Raffle Winners Announced on stage

The Great Chandler Dog Walk
Sponsored by the American Service Animal Society

Come out and walk any one of the three courses available:
     Dachshund Dash - 400 yards
     Bichon Buzz - 1K
     Husky Hustle - 3.5K
Course Map - Click Here

Register to Walk Here
Cost - $20 advance registration (until 5pm November 16)
          - $25 event day registration
*Each registration receives a goodie bag

All money raised through the walk will help to get veterans guide dogs.
For more information on the walk, call the American Service Animal Society at 480-802-9339. 

ASAS Raffle Prizes
Sponsored by the American Service Animal

Come support the American Service Animal Society and buy a raffle ticket at Woofstock.  Tickets will be on sale from 9am ro 1pm.  Purchase one for $5 or 5 for $20.

Prizes Available

2 –- Tickets round trip Southwest Airlines to anywhere they fly - $800
2 –- $25 Gift Certificates –- Olive Garden
5 –- $20 Gift Certificates –- Sprouts
2 –- $20 Gift Card –-Safeway
1 –- $25 Gift Certificates –- Home Depot
2 –- $20 Gift Certificates –- Uncle Bears
2 –- Vera Bradley totes and 2 matching accessory bags
1 –- Four some of Golf at Robson Ranch--Edward Robson
1 –- Doggie Gift Basket –-Carolyn Oslin
1 – Doggie Gift Basket –- Bone Appetit Bakery
1 – Doggie Gift Basket –- Bark Ave
4 – Free Oil change, filter change and lube -- Thorobred Chevrolet
1 – Round of Golf for 4 at Cottonwood CC – Cottonwood/Palo Verde CC
1 – Free night Jr. King suite -- Holiday Inn at Ocotillo

Much more to come ...

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Services
MCACC will be offering a number of services throughout the event for pet owners new and experienced.  Stop by if you are interested in any one of these services:
Pet Adoptions
No-Cost Rabies Vaccinations
Mico-Chips - $10.00
Unaltered Dog Licenses - $42.00
Altered Dog Licenses - $17.00
 

Pets on Parade
The annual pet costume contest is taking place once again at Woofstock.  Bring your pet in its best and most creative costume for a chance to win one of three prizes.  The top three winners will will win a gift basket full of goodies.

Registration begins at 11:30am.
Only 30 pets will be allowed to participate. 

Parade begins at Noon. 

Demonstrations
Sweetwater Stockdogs
Fran Evans and Scott Rehak of Sweetwater Stockdogs will be doing herding demonstrations, showcasing Border Collie "Ember" and Australian Shepherd "Red". These dogs will demonstrate the skills and training needed not only in their everyday duties handling stock but also to compete in herding trials.

Bring your herding breed dog to have one of these experienced handlers give your dog the chance to test their instincts and natural talents on sheep.  Instinct Tests and certifications will be available for $20 per dog.

Local Dog Frisbee Expert Jerry Robin & Canine Partner Dakota Demonstration
See Dog Frisbee® demos and teach your dog the basics of Dog Frisbee with local expert Jerry Robin and his canine partner, Dakota. Jerry and Dakota have been playing Frisbee together since 2007, and have won over a dozen medals in Arizona and California. They qualified in 2009 and 2010 for the USDDN World Championships, and in 2012 for the Skyhoundz World Championships. Because of Dakota's amazing catching ability, Jerry likes to refer to her as "the Larry Fitzgerald of Dog Frisbee."
 

Bands' Bios
Exit 40 Band
Exit 40 is not just a freeway off-ramp – it is the name of a local variety band who has enjoyed bringing the sounds of country, old-time rock and roll, and standards to many valley clubs over the past few years. Our 4-piece group is made up of musicians who bring years of entertainment experience to the stage. As individuals, we have been involved in different musical projects, including writing and recording our own songs, and playing in various cover bands, spanning over 40(!) years. We draw on this wealth of experience to make each event a fun and memorable time for all. 

Come Back Buddy
Come Back Buddy is a 3-piece rock-n-roll band inspired by the legendary "Buddy Holly and the Crickets." The trio's repertoire includes the music of many artists from the 50's era including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, and of course, Buddy Holly.

Mike Randall provides Come Back Buddy's lead vocals and guitar. Accompanied by Janine Randall on bass and 1 of our talented drummers: Jim Marsella, Tim Kimbro, Carlos Almeida & Gary Randall, the band has a strong foundation... and a strong following!

Come Back Buddy has performed at large venues for the public, entertaining thousands and for private parties. They get their audiences up dancing, giving them an enjoyable and memorable experience! Past performances include the 80th Birthday Bash for Murray Deutch, publisher of Holly's hit 'That'll Be The Day.'

The group has been seen live on the 3 TV show 'Good Morning Arizona' on multiple occasions. The travelin' trio regularly performs throughout the West including Arizona, Nevada, California & Oregon.

Come Back Buddy has played class reunions, graduation parties, retirement celebrations, birthdays (all ages), wedding receptions, block parties, anniversaries and special events such as New Year's, July 4th, Christmas & Holiday parties.

The band's purpose is to add a fun musical atmosphere to any event. For some, Come Back Buddy is an education in nostalgia, while for others it's a walk down memory lane. So, if you're looking to turn back the clock, or simply want to hear some great music and hits from the 50's, Come Back Buddy is the band for you

The Villains with Gary Lee
The Villains play diverse American music, and look to do something a bit different every so often. This year we are rolling with Gary Lee, a classic and new country vocalist /guitarist, throwing down some country styling along with maybe some old rock and a surf tune or two.

The Villains are a band that plays for the enjoyment of the crowd and themselves, with under polished and off beat tunes, seeks to capture the romantic view of a bygone era in the 21st century, with their take on garage, surf, folk, country and psychedelic sounds, and have been playing in the Phoenix area since 2007.

Members for 2012
Garry Lee - Vocal and Guitar
Paul Aguilar – Bass
Paul Baker – Fiddle
David Van Druff, Guitar, bass and vocals
Donald Carroccia – Lead Guitar and Vocals
Bobby Prechtl – Percussion,/Drums
Bill Swortwood – kitchen sink

AKA The Surf Guitar Villains, have played at the 2009 Woofstock show here in Chandler, at the Fiesta Bowl Block Party, and backed up American Indian Artist James Luna at his Oct 2010 live show in Mesa. They can be found at the local music scene in Mesa and the East Valley, and proudly play for Woofstock whenever asked, and have 10 independently produced album on CDBaby and ITunes.
 

5th Anniversary Recognition
This year Woofstock is celebrating its 5th anniversary and we would like to thank a special group of participates who have been at every Woofstock since 2008.  These loyal groups have seen the event grow each year and continue to return each year. 

Woofstock, the community and the City of Chandler THANKS each of them for their support of the event!!

PET BUTLER
Pet Butler is the premiere Pet Waste Cleanup and Removal company in metropolitan Phoenix.  We have been #1 in the #2 Business for 24 years!    We provide pet waste cleanup service to residences, HOAs, apartment communities, dog parks and anywhere else a dog might doo its' "business".  We pride ourselves in supporting the pet rescue community here in Phoenix.  If you have Pet Poop?, We Scoop!

 
Vendors
Woofstock is seeking vendors to participate in this year's event.  Interested vendors must submit an application either online or by mail to the City of Chandler.  

Submitting Application: 
    - The vendor application deadline is Friday, October 5, 2012 or when all space has been reserved.
     - If you are a new organization applying to participate in the event, your application will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. 

Submit an application for the 2012 Woofstock here:
Vendor Information Sheet and Application - (pdf)
                 OR
Online Vendor Application
                              
**Applications are still being accepted for booth space.  Limted space is still available.

For questions or additional information on becoming a vendor, please call 480-782-2665

Volunteers

• Are you interested in volunteering?  We have a great opportunity for anyone who needs community service hours or just want to help out a great event.  Volunteer opportunities range from setting up, water stations, activity booths or helping guests with event information.
  
  All positions for volunteers are FULL!  Thank you for your interest in Woofstock.  We look forward to having you volunteer in 2013.
   

THANK YOU 2012 SPONSORS

















Meet Our Partners

American Service Animal Society
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to enabling disabled veterans to live a more productive life through the use of service animals.  We envision a world in which disabled veterans are able to lead a happier and healthier life through the use of a service animal.

• Provide the funding for a disabled veteran to be partnered with a trained service animal.
• Assist the disabled veteran in the selection of a qualified trainer and appropriate service animal.
• Monitor the progress of the disabled veteran and his or her dog.
• Support the disabled veteran as much as possible in caring for the service animal.
• Rescue service animals, re-partner when possible or find the animal a good non-service home.

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control
People love pets. We do what we do because more than 55,000 animals in Maricopa County need us each year!

MCACC strives to take care of
animals and to be proactive and
offer programs to prevent problems
before they occur.

• Mission … Is to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of people and pets in Maricopa County.
• Vision … Animal Care and Control strives to reduce the dangers and nuisances caused by irresponsible pet ownership, and to protect pets from abuse, neglect and homelessness.
• Values … Transparency, Accountability, Professionalism, Clarity, Safety, Humane Attitude.