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RescueFest 2025

September 16, 2025 by Debi Martin

Join us for RescueFest 2025! This FREE event is family friendly and pet friendly. Spend a beautiful fall day with us at Apocalypse Ale Works in Forest to enjoy adoptable animals, kids activities, raffle prizes, and more! Food will be available for purchase, and adult beverages will be available to purchase from Apocalypse Ale Works.

STRUT YOUR MUTT: Enter your dog into our canine games to “compete” with others! There is a one-time fee of $5 per dog to participate in any or all of the competitions, payable by PayPal, Venmo, credit/debit card, or cash. Click here for the game descriptions and to pre-register each dog, or simply register when you get there! The competitions will take place between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. (please plan to arrive by 12:30). Each event should last 10-20 minutes, depending on the number of participants.  

WHEN:  Saturday, November 1, 12:00-5:00 p.m. 
WHERE:  Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA 24551
 
Visit the Facebook event page here.

INFORMATION FOR VENDORS

Our vendor area is full! Thank you so much to the vendors who are participating.

APPROVED VENDORS: Please arrive at least 1-1.5 hours before the start of the event to allow enough time to unload and setup your tent. CVRR volunteers will show you your designated tent area.  

Filed Under: Blog, Community Interest, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Tagged With: events, rescuefest, volunteer

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