Don’t leave them at home. Furry friends are always welcome in the Historic District, especially during, Tails & Sales! This event is filled with cocktails and sales from favorite downtown merchants. Competitions and even a dog run will complete this exciting event!
DISCLAIMER: Dogs can be unpredictable in their nature. For this reason, there is always a risk with any animal, known or unknown. The Downtown Bethlehem Association assumes no responsibility for any incidents that occur during our event. Please be sure to keep your pups on their leashes at all times.
Sponsored by Aardvark Sports Shop, this 1-mile race with pups is designed to bring awareness and raise money for a local nonprofit group. This run will occur on Main Street and through the Colonial Industrial Quarter. Participants will pre-register starting April 14, 2022.
*Cost to participate: $30
Local organizations, teams, and individuals will compete for bragging rights for constructing the best doggie pad! The doghouses will be auctioned off during our first ever silent auction. Proceeds will benefit Northampton County’s Center for Animal Health and Welfare. Registration will open on April 14th, 2022.
Cost to participate:
Professional Category: $50.00
Individual/Ream: $25.00
Join us for the parade! Dress up your furry family members and show them off for each other and our judges. Participants will be judged on fashion/ costume, presentation, behavior, and use of props—extra points for special skills or tricks. Pets must be on a leash or otherwise contained and non-aggressive. Registration will open on April 14th, 2022.
Cost to participate: $10.00
This area of Main Street (at the 1750 Smithy – across from Musselman Jewelers) will serve as our Barking Lot. Visit The Center for Animal Health and Welfare and meet some rescues! This area wouldn’t be complete without additional vendors that will supplement the shopping experience on Main and Broad Streets.
Fetch your cocktail samples from 12 participating merchants while you shop and stroll throughout the Historic District. Various water stations will be available for your pups to fill up too.
* Cost to participate in the trial is $45.
Purchase your tickets here: https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/tails-sales/