Paws in the Park & 33rd Annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon

Race Overview: A race coming up on 09/14/2025 in New Hartford, NY. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race Overview:

Paws in the Park is a fun-filled day brought to you by the Staffworks Fund! Wiggle Waggle on over with your dog or walk one of ours at the New Hartford Sherrill Brook Park for a day of supporting the fur babies at Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society!

Kick off the day by joining a brisk walk around the park! The excitement doesn’t stop there – enjoy a lineup of family activities including a pirate-themed dog parade, a daylong Adopt-A-Thon, delicious food trucks, local & pet-themed vendors, and an atmosphere full of happy tails and live music.

Fundraising is voluntary but highly encouraged! You can easily become a Social Media Fundraiser. PLEASE see the "DONATE" tab to set up your individual fundraiser! Or, if you prefer to "sponsor" a walker, you can search and select from the "participants" list and go from there.

SCHEDULE:

10:00am – 1:15pm: DJ Tino Rossi

10:30am – 11:15am: Wiggle Waggle Walkathon (Need to Register in Advance)

PARK DOORS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 11:30AM (Our Free Festival) – Bring your own lawn chair!
DJ PLAYS UNTIL 1:15pm / BANDS BEGIN AT 1:15PM

11:30am – 12:30pm: PET PARADE REGISTRATION & PARADE)- Can also Register on Site

11:30am – 3:00pm: New Hartford Police- Child ID & K9 Demo

11:30am – 4:30pm (All Day)*

*Adopt-A-Thon (cats and dogs)
Food Trucks

*Various Vendors

*Bouncy House

*Dunk Booth ($5 for 3 balls)

*First Source Experience Truck (And Lawn Games)

*Clown Appearances with Balloon Animals!

*Basket Raffles & 50/50 (Do not Need to be Present to Win)!

1:15 – 1:30pm: Goldierocks/Band
1:15 – 2:15pm: Utica ZooMobile
1:15 – 3:00pm: Magic by Jim Lutz
1:15 – 4:00pm: Face Painting by Bailey Sharron (AKA: T-Swift from Cait’s Characters)  
1:15 – 4:00pm: Captain Jack Fetucccine – Photo Opps
1:30 – 2:15pm: Screaming Nurse/Band
2:15 – 2:30pm: Enchanted Broom Crew- as PIRATES!
2:30 – 3:15pm: Dusty Puppies/Band
2:30 – 4:30pm: Animal Puppet Shows
3:15 – 4:10pm: Rocky Feola/Band

4:15pm: Announcements: RAFFLE AND BASKET DRAWINGS!
4:30pm: Event Ends

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Paws in the Park Planning Committee for their time, commitment, and dedication: Donna Ray-Dellanno, Jonathan Brock, Lauren Brodock, Daniee Weaver, and Cheryl Jassak. A true dream team!

A special THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for making Paws in the Park & the 33rd Wiggle Waggle Walk-A-Thon a success!

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