Mutt March

Mutt March Festival returns as a live, in person event
 
STUART, Fla. — The 19th annual Mutt March Festival is returning this year as a live, in person event after a two-year run as an online event due to the pandemic. The event, which benefits the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, will be held on Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Memorial Park, 300 SE Ocean Blvd., in Stuart. Prior to that, 5K and 10K races will be held. Registration and check-in begins at 7 a.m. and the races will begin at 8 a.m.
 
The Mutt March festival is free. The cost of the 5K race is $35 and the 10K race is $45. The timed races include an event T-shirt.
 
Radio personality Jennifer Ross of Sunny 107.9 will emcee the festival, which will feature a morning walk with pets around the park. Rev. Jude Denning of Unity of Stuart will conduct a blessing of the animals before the leisurely walk begins.
 
The event also will give attendees an opportunity to shop at the flea-'less' market and participate in the ever-competitive canine costume contest with local celebrity judges. Prizes will be awarded to the funniest, cutest, most original and best overall. Dogs also will have the opportunity to run a lure course and guests can make memories with their furry friends at the humane society’s photo booth.
 
The humane society is partnering with the City of Stuart and Students4H2O as they host WaterFest, so attendees get to enjoy two free events at the same time and place so it will be a day filled with activities. On the other side of the park, WaterFest and Students4H2O will educate guests about the benefits of water conservation awareness and environmental stewardship. Various exhibitors and school groups will provide activities, demonstrations and contests.
 
Learn more about the event and register online at www.hstc1.org/MuttMarch. Guests are encouraged to help fundraise by creating or joining a PACK (fundraising team). All funds go directly to the humane society shelter pets’ care and to support the nonprofit organization’s community programs.
 
Companies that are sponsoring the Mutt March include Sunny 107.9 FM, Camp Bow Wow, Apex Pavers & Pools, Monterey Animal Clinic, Stuart Magazine, Wagnolia’s and Water Pointe Realty Group.
 
For Mutt March vendor Information and event details, contact Debbi Greer at dgreer@hstc1.org or call 772-600-3214. For sponsorship information, contact Ashton Standish at astandish@hstc1.org 772-600-3216.
 
About the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast – The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, FL. Since 1955, it has been the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated and relies on donations to support its programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
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