There's so much fun happening this year you'll want to stay for the day! Don't miss our most popular event - the K9 Costume Contest - or what should prove to be a real crowd pleaser - our new K9 Pie Eating Contests and K9 Talent Contest! Also new this year - a Craft Beer & Wine Garden.
- 50-50 tickets are available for purchase (Cash, Check or Zelle only) now or in person at the event. If you're unable to attend but would like to purchase 50-50 tickets please email: info@martysplace.org.
- Sponsorship Opportunites are still available - check out the event offerings for more information or email: siammatteo@kmd-law.com.
- Animal Communicator Mini-readings with Tails of Wellness will be available for purchase in our "Event Offers" starting Wednesday October 16 at 7:00 PM. Limited to 5 mini-readings so mark your calendar!
Check out our K9 Contests (Costume, Talent and Pie Eating) and What's New!
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Don't Miss the Fun!
Enjoy Music by: Ambient DJs
Enjoy Craft Beer by: Old Hights Brewing Company, Bent Iron Brewing Company
Thank you Food Trucks!
Relish the Dog, Wholly Bowls, Nomad Pizza, Torrefazione Gennaro Coffee
Thank you 
for K9 friendly pumpkin pies
Check out our amazing vendors!
Tails of Wellness Pet Communicator, Peggy's Pet Creations, Goat Ridge Designs, Rugged Paw Pet Care, Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique, B.O.T.G., K9 Resorts of Hamilton, GT Crafts, DuckieStar Designs, Custom Love Pets, Lucies Mastiff Mission, Spotted Dog Gourmet Pet Treats LLC, King Claude Books, Pitties and Pals Rescue, Sloan's Corner, Readings by Phyllis, Pampered Chef, Bow Wow Buddies Boutique, AVVBooks, 29 Hance Bakehouse, Elle Elle Craft Collection, Green Goddess LLC, Breece and Beyond, Pet Crafts, Dilly Dally Designs, Perfect Pawtraits by Melissa, Crocheted Creations by MJ, Sophisticated Sentiments by Diane, Legacy Coffee Tech/Torrefazione Gennaro, Headlight Harness, The Doggy Gym, Rumble Boxing, Nessie Tea LLC, Mark's Laser Creations, Treats and Truffles, Patrice's Jewelry Table, Model Monster Dolls, Mini Stoneworks, Color Street, Chloe's Couture, "A Place for Grace", Jessie's Crochet Creatures, Full Grip K9, Crystal Lynn's Wonderland, Crafted by JK
Thank you raffle/prize donors!
Longwood Gardens, Good Dog Vacations, Paper Mill Playhouse, One Fur All, Total Wine & More, The Dog Spaw, Let's Roam, Sand & Fog, PF Chang's, Jersey Mike's, Gaiam, WaWa, Bil-Jac, Anthony Vincent Salon, Hair It Is, Orangetheory Fitness West Windsor, Wegmans, Purina, Chesterfield Inn, Bucks County Playhouse, Lucy's Kitchen and Market, Salt Creek Grille, Milk & Cookies, The Bent Spoon, Pittsburgh Steelers, McCaffrey's, Turning Point Restaurant, Princeton Art Studios, Princeton Academy of Art, Scripted Fragrance, FurZapper, George Street Playhouse, Quilts to the Rescue, Pilates on the Edge West, Hot Yoga Robbinsville, NY Giants, Nylabone, Waggly Tails Dog Training, Chickie's & Pete's, Toscano Ristorante & Steakhouse, Lilla Vanilla Cake Shoppe, The Rose Group Applebee's, Jurassic Bark Grooming, LongHorn Steakhouse, Halo Pub, Timeless Treasure Jewlery, Christy Robinson Design, WanderFull, Tractor Supply Co., Cinnaholic East Windsor, Teddy's Restaurant, Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football, Rumble Boxing, Karen Rogers Independent Consultant - Touchstone Crystal, Broad Street Dough Co., KC Prime, Bogg, Lyberry Coffee Co., Dr. Buzby's Toe Grips, GLDN, New Egypt Marketplace, The Frog and the Peach, Tac Ops Tactical Laser Tag, Trader Joe's, Hurraw!, Winberie's, Tony's Farm and Garden Center, BARK, Perspirology, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Elisa Harris Color Street, Four Seasons Counseling Group LLC, Carlucci's Italian Grill, Cuddle Clones, Psychic Place by Eve, Chewy, Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, Olfactory, Cocoa Beach Tanning Lounge, High Camp Flasks, Outback Steakhouse, NY Red Bulls Soccer, Popeyes, Kelsey Theatre at Mercer, Ivy on Main, Intrepid Museum, Waxed Away Full Body & Brow Studio, The Blissful Dog, Puppy Paradise, Crested Butte Nordic, Orvis, Brutus Bone Broth, Fundaes Arcade, Designs by Linda Florist, Nola B's Gluten Free
Our Location & Directions: Click on map below:
SEE BELOW FOR ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. Can I bring my own chair or blanket?
While we provide tables and chairs and hay bales for seating near the main stage, you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
2. Will there be handicapped parking available or help for those with mobility issues?
Designated handicapped parking spaces will be available for those with a handicap placard. Additionally there will be an ATV available to help transport anyone with mobility issues that make walking from the parking field difficult.
3. Are dogs allowed at this event?
Well socialized dogs are welcome at the event. Dogs must be leashed (not longer than 6ft leash, no retractable leashes) at all times and you are responsible for cleaning up after your pet.
4. Are children allowed at this event?
Children are welcome at the event but should be supervised at all times. Children are not permitted to climb on the farm equipment, are not allowed in the beer garden and should be respectful when approaching unfamiliar dogs.
5. How does the beer garden work?
You must be 21 to enter the beer garden. ID’s will be checked at entry and a wrist band will be applied. Drink purchases are limited to 2 drinks per transaction (beer or wine). Drinks must be consumed within the beer garden. Please drink responsibly. Marty’s place reserves the right to refuse service.
6. How do I register for the K9 contests (Costume, Talent, Pie Eating)?
There is no advance registration for these activities. You can register in person when you arrive at the event. Please check the schedule of events for registration and event times. The pie eating contest has a limited number of dogs allowed in each weight category (sm, med, L, XL).
7. What is the Canine Good Citizen® Test?
The AKC created the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program: an expert-made training program designed to help you and your dog be the best you can be–together. Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. CGC is open to all dogs–purebred and mixed breed. There are no age minimums or limits for participating in the Canine Good Citizen program, because yes, you can always teach an old dog new tricks!
8. How do I register for the mini swim sessions?
There is no advance registration for the mini swim sessions. You can register in person when you arrive at the event. Signs ups are handled by 4Paws Adrift staff next to the pool building entrance.
Please note proof of rabies vaccine is required to participate in a mini swim session.
9. How do I reserve a mini-reading with the Pet Communicator Tails of Wellness?
Each mini-reading is 10 minutes long. Mini-readings are offered every 15 minutes between 12:15 – 1:15. Sessions are $30 each and booked on-line on the event page (go to event offers). This does not include the $5 event entry per person (kids 6 and under are free) which will be collected when you arrive at the event. Please read the event offer description for full details on the mini-reading. You can learn more about the pet communicator at: Tailsofwellness.com
Because of the limited number of available sessions, the sign-ups will not be active until Wednesday October 16 at 7pm.
10. What types of payment are you taking (Zelle, Venmo, etc.)?
50-50 tickets are cash only. Cash is preferred for entry fee. Elsewhere in the event cash, credit card, Venmo, Zelle and PayPal will be accepted.
11. Must I be present to win the 50-50 or Super Basket Raffle?
You need not be present to win the 50-50 drawing (3 winners this year!).
Also, this year you do not need to be present to win the “Super Basket” raffle! You must, however, be able to return within 7 days to pick up your winnings.
12. Is this event rain or shine? How will I know if the event is cancelled?
There is no rain date for this event. In the event of inclement weather (rain/wind), a decision will be made on whether the event will go forward as planned or be cancelled. Notices will be placed on the event page, on the Marty’s Place website, and on our social media platforms.
13. Will I be able to tour the sanctuary or interact with the Marty’s Place dogs?
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sanctuary tours during this event. You are able to schedule a personal tour of the sanctuary for another day/time by contacting our Volunteer and Outreach coordinator Eileen Ready: Eileen@martysplace.org
The Marty’s Place resident dogs will be out and about during the event handled by staff and volunteers. They will also be introduced at the start of the K9 Costume Contest. In addition, quite a few Marty’s Place alumni (Foster and Adopted) attend the event.
DIdn't find the answer you were looking for? Email your question to: events@martysplace.org
