Art Bark Fest 2007

Do you love art? How about a glass of wine? Than I have found the perfect event for you!

Art Bark Fest 2007 - Animal Art & Wine Festival The Village at Squaw Valley USA (North Lake Tahoe)
When: Saturday, Sept 15th & Sunday Sept 16th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: FREE ADMISSION
Wine Tasting - $25 (Includes Commemorative Glass)
Benefit for Humane Society Truckee-Tahoe & Squaw Rescue Dogs


Head up to Squaw Valley this weekend for an event like no other. The 4th annual Art Bark Fest hosted by Tails by the Lake. The Art Bark Fest was created to combine the love of art & wine with the love of animals and is one of the only animal themed fine arts and wine festival in the country.


Having recently returned from beautiful Tahoe CA, I have a feeling it will be an amazing setting for this event this weekend. Featured will be artwork from unique artists from all over along with over 17 wineries featuring animal themed fine wines and wine tasting.





Is your dog a splash dog at heart? You can sign up and join in on the Dog Lake Jump competition on Saturday and Sunday with a chance to win a ton of great prizes.


Art Bark Fest has so many events worth checking out, you will have to visit the Tails by the Lake website to get the whole story and schedule of events.


Art Bark Fest is brought to you by...Fido Friendly - The Travel Magazine for you & Your Dog




Do you have or know of a dog friendly event coming up in your area? Share your event details with Polka Dot Pup at polkadotpupblog@aol.com

The Doggie Brigade Returns!

Our doggie brigade(4 dogs, 6 people) has finally returned relaxed and refreshed from beautiful Tahoe California and with a ton of wonderful snapshots from our adventures!

Check out a paw full of our pup filled adventures below....


We camped at Tahoe Valley Campgrounds on the south side of Tahoe. Dogs are allowed there if they are on leashes (but if your pups are well behaved, you can let them off on your site)

Just a short walking distance away, there was a wonderful field that the dogs loved to run wild in.... (Vixen)






(Abbey, Nutmeg and Vixen)












....and just a few more steps away was a river full of endless amounts of fun for the doggies. (Vixen and Abbey using teamwork to bring a big log to shore)










Next we rented a boat and headed for Emerald Bay.... (Vixen enjoying the scenery)











Vixen and Abbey both wanted to be the skipper!












Once on shore the pups had a great time checking out the beach, greeting other campers and playing in the water. (Abbey, Vixen and Nutmeg)










Bailey discovered a nice stick floating around....












....and Abbey brought in a pine cone!












Everyone had so much fun....and this is only part of the adventure!
Stay tuned for pictures from our rafting trip on the Truckee River (4 dogs, 6 people, 1 raft = wet, wet, wet)


For more information on Tahoe, dog friendly campsites and activities, visit the links below:

Dog Friendly City Guide - Lake Tahoe, California

Fido Friendly, The Travel Magazine for Your & Your Pets

TahoesBest.com - Dog Friendly Lodging