Spring Fling Wing Ding

‘Tis that time again, when all things dog-related congeal at Blue Balls Park here in Soquel. The Spring Dog Festival throws a big ol’ party with a parades, contests, agility trials, Frisbee tournaments and vendors like me. Misery ensued when Little Pup Lodge set up a booth at the Festival last year. Arctic winds and rain descended that summer weekend, which kept the crowds away and the rest of us brave souls freezing our butts off.

At least someone's keeping their buns warm. (Photo courtesy of http://www.duncan-jan.com/)

Ever the optimist, we will be there again this Sunday. Vendoring ain’t cheap. Entry fees, canopy, table, decorations and eye candy to pull in the visitors adds up. This year there will be a lavish gift basket that folks can enter to win. No hidden strings! Maybe one tiny hidden string; I want email addresses.

    Humorous touches abound. (Photo courtesy of http://www.duncan-jan.com/)

The biggest expense? That happens when I’ve got someone to watch the booth so I can go spend money at everyone else’s. Do come and visit, won’t you? Get more info at Coastaldogs.com.
Run, Forrest, run! (Photo courtesy of http://www.duncan-jan.com/)