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Halloween Pet Parade at Final Outdoor Ellington Farmers Market Oct. 17th

Dress your pets in their Halloween finery and join us for fun and laughter at the annual Halloween Pet Parade beginning at 10:30AM.

The fourth annual and ever popular Halloween Pet Parade will be held at the final summer Ellington Farmers’ Market on Saturday Oct. 17th 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. Prizes will be awarded to the winners and treats will be given to all dogs entering the contest. Come on down and join the fun of this popular event on the final day of the summer Ellington Farmers’ Market which hosts 40 vendors bringing local and fresh farm products, specialty foods and artisan wares.

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