“Hot Dogs on a Cold Day”

Holyoke Winter Carnival

Dog Show

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Holyoke High School

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

 Download the "Dog Registration Form".

The Holyoke Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce that on Sunday, January 29, 2012, the City of Holyoke and the Winter Carnival Committee will be sponsoring the City’s 1^st Dog Show!

All area dog owners are welcome to participate.

Competition Categories:  Best:  in-Show, voted on by the audience; Dressed; Dog Trick; Mystery Mutt, Shorty; Smile; Dog & Owner Look a Like; Fastest Tail Wager; Fluffiest; Prettiest Eyes; Walks with an Attitude

All dogs must be licensed and accompanied by people who are 14 or older.

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place ribbons will be awarded by a panel of 3 judges in each category.  All of the ribbon winning participants will be invited to make a special guest appearance at the Winter Carnival’s closing event on Saturday, February 4^th, at the Holyoke Heritage State Park.

The registration fee is $8.00 per dog.  Each participant is limited to compete in 2 categories.  Owners are responsible to clean up after their dogs.  Humans are welcome to attend this event, free of charge.

The maximum number of participants is 20 per category.  Registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until January 25, 2012.

Anybody interested in volunteering at this event, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 322-5620 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

In case of inclement weather cancellations will be posted on ABC 40 and Channel 22 and refunds will be provided accordingly.