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'''Pawtoberfest''' is a fundraising event organized by the [[Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fox21news.com/2015/09/16/pawtoberfest-coming-saturday/|title=Pawtoberfest coming Saturday|first=Trish|last=Bradle|date=16 September 2015|publisher=}}</ref> Consisting of a [[5K run|5K]] run/walk followed by an outdoor |
'''Pawtoberfest''' is a fundraising event organized by the [[Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fox21news.com/2015/09/16/pawtoberfest-coming-saturday/|title=Pawtoberfest coming Saturday|first=Trish|last=Bradle|date=16 September 2015|publisher=}}</ref> Consisting of a [[5K run|5K]] run/walk followed by an outdoor festival, this event currently takes place in [[Colorado Springs, Colorado]] during September. [[Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center|Bear Creek Regional Park]] is the current location of this multi-faceted event. As of 2015, the race and festival have accumulated over 1,200 attendees (along with one or two canine companions each).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/company/humane-society-of-the-pikes-peak-region?actionToken=p%253Dp%25253Dbiz-company-public%252526c%25253Da4735683-316a-45a6-a2d9-14be09d52465%252526m%25253Dcompany_feed%252526n%25253D0%2526t%253Da%25253DisFolloweeOfPoster%2525253Dfalse%25252526distanceFromActor%2525253D-1%25252526actorType%2525253D%25252526likedByUser%2525253Dfalse%25252526targetId%2525253D%25252526recentCommentUrns%2525253D%25252526targetType%2525253D%25252526sponsoredFlag%2525253DORGANIC%25252526verbType%2525253Dlinkedin%252525253Ashare%25252526objectType%2525253Dlinkedin%252525253Aarticle%25252526totalShares%2525253D0%25252526activityId%2525253Durn%252525253Ali%252525253Aactivity%252525253A6153264751649574912%25252526recentLikerUrns%2525253D%25252526actorId%2525253Durn%252525253Ali%252525253Acompany%252525253A3193590%25252526totalComments%2525253D0%25252526relevanceScore%2525253D0%252E0%25252526recentCommenterUrns%2525253D%25252526isPublic%2525253Dtrue%25252526time%2525253D-1%25252526totalLikes%2525253D0%25252526objectId%2525253Durn%252525253Ali%252525253Aarticle%252525253A7834405236114698326%25252526distanceFromNestedActor%2525253D-1%252526s%25253DORGANIC%252526u%25253Durn%2525253Ali%2525253Aactivity%2525253A6153264751649574912&atv=2|title=Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region|access-date=2016-07-11}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Pawtoberfest is a fundraising event organized by the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.[1] Consisting of a 5K run/walk followed by an outdoor festival, this event currently takes place in Colorado Springs, Colorado during September. Bear Creek Regional Park is the current location of this multi-faceted event. As of 2015, the race and festival have accumulated over 1,200 attendees (along with one or two canine companions each).[2]
History
Pawtoberfest was conceived as a promotional event by the HSPPR in an effort to encourage local pet adoption. The first Pawtoberfest in 2009 consisted of the K9-5K (then considered a separate event) on the streets of downtown Colorado Springs, followed by a festival on the porch of the Nosh restaurant.[3] In 2010 and 2011, the event was held at America the Beautiful Park. Although typically an outdoor event, the festival portion of Pawtoberfest was held in the Norris-Penrose Event Center in 2012 due to weather complications.[4] Subsequent races have been hosted by Bear Creek Regional Park; however, the event center is still utilized for its parking lot. A dog-friendly shuttle service is offered to take participants to the start line, or directly to the festival.[5]
Recognition
Animal Planet acknowledged Pawtoberfest in its Top 10 Dog Festivals Summer Happy Everything list within its first few years.[6] More recently, several local Starbucks employees volunteered as an Starbucks Community Service project.[7]
References
- ^ Bradle, Trish (16 September 2015). "Pawtoberfest coming Saturday".
- ^ "Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region". Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ "Pooches and pals celebrate a sunny Saturday". Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- ^ "Four-legged friends throw a costume party; Pawtoberfest raises money for Humane Society". The Colorado Springs Business Journal. 2012-10-05. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- ^ "Pawtoberfest". www.pawtoberfest.org. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
- ^ "10: Pawtober Fest 5K (Colorado Springs, Colo.)". 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
- ^ "Pawtoberfest | Starbucks Community Service". Starbucks Community Service. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
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