Join WSC as we honor the working and playing dogs of the community! Learn about dogs and their wolf relatives, meet dog related service providers, and visit with an eclectic group of vendors while enjoying a variety of impressive dog demonstrations. Hungry? Rollin Nolen’s BBQ will be on-site with a delicious meal selection, and Bent Brewstillery will be providing beverages. Feel free to bring your own dog but please bring a leash.

EVENT ADMISSION:

Adult - $15.00

Child (ages 5-17) - $10.00

Ages 4 and under are free!

Dogs are welcome; must be on a leash.

Pre-purchase your admission HERE. Tickets can also be purchased at the door (credit card or cash). Note that we are not able to provide change if paying in cash. Please plan on bringing exact change, or consider donating the few extra dollars! We apologize for any inconvenience.

Confirmed Vendors

• Rollin Nolen’s BBQ: Serving the best BBQ, sides, and more, you're sure to find something you love here!

• Bent Brewstillery: Industrial brewstillery featuring housemade draft brews & spirits.

• Chickadee Forest: Prints of original wildlife paintings, as well as stickers and greeting cards.

• Classi Lassi Crafts: Crochet plushies, embroidery, bookmarks and more with a sassy/nerdy twist

• Evergreen Coffee Roaster: Evergreen Coffee Roaster is mobile coffee roasting and beverage bus. We roast our own coffee and also create hand crafted coffee and espresso drinks. We have a rotating selection of bakery items as well.

• Gracious Gift Wellness Barkey & Boutique: enhancing the bond between pets and their people with quality, handcrafted products. My specialty is preservative-free dog treats, natural paw balms, goat milk soap bars for pets and snuffle mats, complemented with sweet and savory human treats including; artisan breads, scones, smoked/seasoned snacks, and fun, inspirational apparel.

• Melomscanteloupe: Laser cut and engraved wood and acrylic decor including layered items, bookmarks, earrings, magnets, nightlights and MN-themed items.

• This Hippie Life!: I sell all-natural bath and body products, including body butter, body scrub, shower steamers, foot balm, face cream, and various herbal salves and balms.
  I am also a registered cottage foods baker specializing in cinnamon rolls and decorated cookies and cupcakes.

• Timber & Co: Handmade Dog Bandanas, Bow Ties, Poop Bag Holders, Embroidered Sweatshirts, Belt Bags, Beanies, T-shirts, Tote Bags, Stickers, Decals, Keychains, Scrunchies, and Hats.

• Working Dog Pack: Information and display of working dogs bred to protect livestock and bred to work with humans-- breeds such as the Siberian Husky, Great Pyrenees, Bernese Mountain Dog, Norwegian Elk hound, and Samoyed. Information will be presented on responsible dog ownership, how to select the dog that's right for you and your family, and resources on adoption agencies, activities, and places where you can meet multiple breeds.

Interested in being a part of the event? Register your organization for a booth as a non-profit, vendor, or demonstrator HERE. Early bird registration fees are $40 for merchandise/sales vendors and $20 for non-profits. After April 1st, registration fees are $55 for merchandise/sales vendors and $30 for non-profits. Registration fees after May 13th may be higher to include an administrative late fee. Questions? Email events@wildlifesciencecenter.org