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Houndwave 2017 Doggy Day Out - April 1


Houndwave 2017: it's party time for the pooches of Adelaide!

Adelaide’s Light Square will be letting the dogs out for fun, food and music for dogs and their humans to celebrate all thhings canine on Saturday 1st April 2017.

The Adelaide West End Association is proud to theme this event around responsible dog ownership with charity partners RSPCA South Australia and the Animal Welfare League (SA).

Dogs and families can enjoy a day out in beautiful Wauwi – Light Square (Adelaide), with a terrific lineup so bring a picnic blanket, relax and enjoy the day! 

People food, dog treat and pet accessory stalls will line the square with a licensed area (not a BYO event) for the over-age owners. 

The family friendly day will be made musical with a great line up of local acts including: Thom Lion, Donnarumma, Paige Court, Sasha March, Todd Sibbin and more.

Free face painting, henna, imagination playground, free doggy gift bags for the first 500 to visit and find the Unison marquee, plus 100 bandanas available to the first 100 at the West Franklin Marquee for a gold coin donation. There’s also a photo booth available for free snaps with your pooch.

Why not pop over to Therapetics Canine Massage & Mobility for a quick “how to” massage or learn some yoga moves with Yoga with Kelly Mittal?

For a chance to win a pet photography photo session and a bonus print with Bitsa Bernard Photography, head over to http://adelaidepetphotography.com.au/houndwave, and follow the instructions – this prize is only available if you have attended Houndwave on Saturday 1st April 2017 so check the terms and conditions.

With best dressed competitions, education, demonstrations and activities for the little ones (both furry and not) we encourage everyone to bring along a picnic blanket and join the fun at Houndwave. The only entry criteria is that you #mustlovedogs and come along with a generous spirit to donate to charity partners.

Houndwave 2017 is presented by the Adelaide Westend Association, and proudly supported by Bendigo Bank, Splash Adelaide, Chihuahua Bar Peel Street, Duografik, Gläshaus, AdelaideVet, Dandelion Vineyards, Renewal SA, Little Acorn Music, West Franklin Apartments, Helen Page Photography, Weva, PETstock ,Unison and UNO, Little Creatures Brewing

When: Saturday 1st April 2017, from 11:00am until 5:00pm

Where: Adelaide Light Square - Wauwi

Cost: Free

For more information, please visit www.houndwave.com.au

Please note that all dogs must be on a leash and you can read the house rules here...
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