AUBURN, Ala.- Calling all dog lovers! Auburn Parks and Recreation and CARE Humane Society will host Bark in the Park, an event celebrating responsible dog ownership, on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kiesel Park.

This FREE community event is open to all dog owners and their favorite four-legged friends. Visit a variety of educational booths, shop with local pet vendors and enjoy door prizes and dog-friendly activities all morning. Looking to expand your canine family? Rescue dogs will be available for adoption as well! Join us for a morning of doggone good fun at the park!

Do you have a dog-related business and would like to be a vendor? Apply at auburnal.myrec.com.

This is a curated event; submission of a vendor application does not guarantee a vendor spot. Approved vendors will be contacted by Monday, March 10. Potential vendors are invited to sell and promote their products and services designed specifically for dog owners. Community organizations looking for volunteers and/or an opportunity to adopt out dogs in need of a forever home are encouraged to participate as well. All participating organizations will be required to donate a door prize. Priority will be given to dog-related vendors. Non-dog-related vendors will be required to pay a $15 vendor fee. The vendor fee for dog-related businesses is $10. Non-profits do not have to pay a fee. Vendor applications will be accepted until Feb. 28, 2025.