It’s that time of year again. Where we celebrate our country’s historic achievements with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But this year, DDG is doing something a little different for our furry friends. Dog Day Getaway is ramping things up with a Patriotic Pet contest at the Apple Valley Freedom Days event! Get involved and maybe win some prizes… and…
Patriotic Pet Contest
DDG will be sponsoring the first annual Patriotic Pet Contest this year as part of the cities “51st Anniversary Apple Valley Freedom Days”. Please stop by our booth and enter your dog in the contest and win a fantastic prize! Deadline for registration is Friday, June 30th. There will be registration forms at the reception desk at Dog Day Getaway or you can click the link below to print. Simply fill out the details and turn them in to us at reception (by June 30th!).

Patriotic Pets 2017
Event: Patriotic Pets Contest
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East: 5800 140th St W in Apple Valley
When: July 3rd, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 30th, 2017
Official Website: http://www.avfreedomdays.com/patriotic-pet-contest/
Let’s see those patriotic pets!
All types of pets welcome! Cats, birds, monkeys, pigs, bunnies, etc… all are welcome! Must be leashed, non-aggressive and well socialized. Get your pet dressed in their best patriotic gear and come by our booth at the park.
We want to see your pet’s most spirited patriotic attire!
Prizes will be awarded for:
- Overall MOST Patriotic
- OLDEST Patriot
- Most Creative Patriot
- Best Trick and Best Owner/Pet duo
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Information About the Apple Valley 51st Annual Freedom Days Festival
Other than a great pets contest, there will be a host of other festivities and things to do at the festival. The festival runs from June 30th to July 4th and includes:
- Friday, June 30th, 2017:
- J&K Amusements Carnival
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
Armband Special $15 (6pm-10pm)
- J&K Amusements Carnival
- Saturday, July 1st, 2017:
- Car & Motorcycle Show
Time: 4pm – 9pm - Vendor Fair at Johnnycake
Time: 4pm – 9pm - J&K Amusements Carnival
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
Armband Special $15 (6pm-10pm)
- Car & Motorcycle Show
- Sunday, July 2nd, 2017:
- Music in the Park: Classic country music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s featuring the Saddle Sores band
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm - J&K Amusements Carnival
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
Armband Special $10 (6pm – 9pm)
- Music in the Park: Classic country music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s featuring the Saddle Sores band
- Monday, July 3rd, 2017:
- Cub Foods Family Fun Night!
Time: 5pm – 9pm- Petting Zoo: $3.00 per child (parents are free)
- Pony Rides: $3.00 per child
- Apple Valley Puppet Wagon
- Face painting
- Zuhrah Funsters
- Crazy Hair
- Food
- Kids dance
- Games
- Apple Valley Police and Fire units on site for tours!
- DDG Patriotic Pet Contest
Time: 6:30 PM - J&K Amusements Carnival
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
Armband Special $10 (6pm-9pm) - Valleywood’s Annual Freedom Days Junior Golf Classic
Where: Valleywood Golf Course – 4851 McAndrews Road
Tel: Please call (952) 953-2323 for more details
- Cub Foods Family Fun Night!
- Tuesday, July 4th, 2017:
- Parks and Recreation Fun Run
Time: Race starts at 8am
Where: Hayes Park, 14603 Hayes Road - Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade:
Time: 1pm
Attractions: High School Bands, Drum and Bugle, Clowns, Horses, carriages = FAMILY FUN!
- Parks and Recreation Fun Run
- J&K Amusements Carnival
Time: 10am – 10pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
No Armband Specials - FAMILY LEISURE: Pre-Fireworks Party:
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
Attractions: Music, dancing, games, Food Vendors & Playground for kids - FIREWORKS SHOW:
Tim: 10PM
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East