The local group working to raise funds for the building and maintenance of an animal shelter for Warren County is hosting Woofstock 2018.Concerned Citizens for Animal Care (CCAC) is building on the success of last year’s event and has scheduled Woofstock for Saturday, Aug. 25, at Diekroeger Park in Wright City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Admission is free to this dog-friendly event.“We are looking forward to putting on a fun, family/pet-friendly event that helps raise awareness of the need for an animal shelter in our county,” said Katie Gorman, CCAC board president.More rescues and shelters are planning to attend with adoptable dogs including Five Acres Animal Shelter, St. Charles Pet Adoption Center, Pets Second Chance, PALS and Shiba Inu Rescue Association. Dogs on Duty will be set up to inform attendees about its mission.Some highlights of the day include obedience demonstrations by Westinn Kennels and PetSmart, free contests of pet/owner look-alike, best pet trick, and grooviest pet costume, all with great prizes.Brian Gleize is back as emcee and there will be music, food, and lots of activities for the children.A new activity this year is the Wiener Dog Race sponsored by Pets on Parade Grooming Salon. Canine Search and Rescue St. Louis will do a rescue demonstration and there will be a fun trick dog show.Bring dogs for a dog wash, Pet-i-cure, or get a beach-themed framed pet photo to remember the day. Local artist Michelle Streiff is back to paint pets on T-shirts or tote bags.There will be raffle items and vendors set up all over the park. Wright City Fire Protection District Fire Corps is serving barbecue and Legacy Drug Store will have ice cream for humans and pets.For more information go to www.ccacwc.com, or to the group's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CCACWC.

The annual Woofstock event raises money toward building an animal shelter for Warren County. The event this year is Aug. 25 at Diekroeger Park in Wright City.

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