Friends of Fair Park will host the 8th annual Dog Bowl at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Four-legged fur balls of all sizes will gleefully romp and run unleashed on the field of Fair Park’s Cotton Bowl. The free event will offer plenty of fun for canines and their human counterparts on one of Dallas’ most historic football fields.
Highlights will include a pet/owner look-alike contest at 4 p.m., live music by Chaz Marie, plus trainers, veterinarians and other canine experts will share the latest tips and trends in the tail-wagging world. Pet-product vendors will be on site offering apparel, giveaways, plus information on doggy daycares, groomers and other pet care companies.
A misting tent and dozens of “dip and sip” pools will keep canines cool and quenched, while dog owners will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments (including beer) and other concessions.
Dog Bowl is free and open to the public. The City of Dallas charges $10 for parking within the gates of Fair Park, or visitors can ride the DART Rail Green Line to the Fair Park and MLK stations. Please note: Non-service animals are allowed on DART only if they are in crates. Owners will be asked to observe all current City of Dallas Dog Park policies while at Fair Park.
Cotton Bowl Stadium is located at 3750 Cotton Bowl Circle, Dallas, TX 75210. For more information, please call the Fair Park Information Line at 214-421-9600 or go to fairpark.org.
About Friends of Fair Park
Friends of Fair Park is a nonprofit citizens’ group dedicated to keeping Fair Park a destination for affordable family fun all 12 months of the year. Formed in 1986, the organization’s key activities include promoting the year-round use of Fair Park, supporting the Fair Park museums, encouraging thoughtful planning for Fair Park’s future, and preserving the buildings, art, sculpture, and related artifacts of the 1936 Texas Centennial. The organization sponsors numerous fundraising programs, including one that allows citizens to purchase a brick in the Texas Promenade Walkway. Friends of Fair Park also ensures such Fair Park-hosted events such as Fair Park Fourth and the Dog Bowl continue year after year.The offices of Friends of Fair Park are located in the Magnolia Lounge at the corner of First and Grand avenues, next to the African American Museum.
About Fair Park
Named by the American Planning Association as one of the top 10 public spaces in the country, historic Fair Park is a cultural and entertainment center located two miles east of downtown Dallas. A division of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, Fair Park is home to four museums and four performance facilities including the Dallas Summer Musicals/Music Hall, Gexa Energy Pavilion, Dallas Wind Symphony/Band Shell, Cotton Bowl Stadium, African American Museum, Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas Historical Society/Hall of State, and Texas Discovery Gardens. This National Historic Landmark has the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco exposition style architecture in the world, including 18 historic murals.
Located on 277 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Fair Park’s special features include the Esplanade Fountain, Leonhardt Lagoon, Texas Vietnam Memorial and the Smith Fountain. For more information, call the Fair Park Information Line at 214-421-9600 or visit fairpark.org.