Paws in the Patch - Dog Days & Costume Contest

Schedule

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States, Iowa 51503 | Council Bluffs, IA

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Paws in the Patch - Dog Days at Ditmars + Costume Contest!
Join us on Sunday, October 26th, from 11am to 2pm for a the only day we allow your furry friends to romp around the orchard, all while supporting a great cause.
This event benefits the Council Bluff's Midlands Humane Society, and we'll be giving out some fantastic prizes!
Event Details:
Registration/Check-in: 11am at the Admission Booth outside
Costume Contest Begins: 12pm
Winners Announced: 1pm
We're giving out pawesome 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for both the winning pups and their humans! (details on our website!)
More to Enjoy:
Vendors: We'll have local vendors on-site, including the amazing dog (& cat!) treat connoisseurs from Council Bluffs's own Honey's Yummies. So even if you don't win a prize, you can still snag some delicious goodies to take home!
The amazing sisters of ZenSage Crystals will also be back at the orchard - even your furry friends' need some energy alignment!
We will also have Knots of Bows out here showcasing their adorable bowties & bows for your special furry friends!
Live Music: Enjoy a performance by the talented Hector Anchondo, 1 - 4pm.
Wondraful Caricatures by the talented artist Dan Wondra! He'll be on site at 1:30pm creating caricatures of you & your furry friend! :)
Adoptions Available:
Don't have a dog to dress up? No problem! The Midlands Humane Society will be on-site with information about volunteering and available dogs looking for their forever homes.
Food and Drink:
We'll have options for food and drinks (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic) available outside for all the humans. **Please note that dogs are not allowed inside, but they are more than welcome to join the fun outside!

Admission & How to Register for Costume Contest:
Admission is just $10 for your pup (includes registration for the costume contest if checked), with all proceeds going to the Midlands Humane Society. And there is the normal $10 admission for the humans - You can sign up ahead of time online or pay on the day of the event!
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19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States, Iowa 51503

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