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Ellington Farmers' Market Hosts Halloween Pet Parade on Final Outdoor Market of the Season

Bring your pet dressed in it's Halloween finery and join this hilarious small town event. Any and all pets welcome!

The popular Halloween Pet Parade will be held at the final outdoor Ellington Farmers' Market on Saturday Oct. 21st at 10:30 am. Bring your pets dressed in their Halloween finery and join the parade. Any kind of pet is welcome to enter. A panel of judges will be on hand to narrow the field down to the top three entries. Market customers will then vote via applause on 1st 2nd and 3rd place. Gift certificates to the market will be awarded to the winners and treats will be given to all dogs entering the contest. Enjoy small town entertainment at its best at this hilarious event as you shop the 40 vendors bringing you the best of local and fresh.

The Ellington Farmers Market Winter Season will begin on Nov. 18th located at the YMCA, 11 Pinney St. Ellington.

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