The Harn Homestead and 1889ers Museum, 313 NE 16, in Oklahoma City will host its first “Howling Around the Harn” event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
There will be food from Earl’s Rib Palace, pet treats from “la T da” Gourmet Pet Treats Boutique, games and merchandise vendors. Dogs may be entered in contests for best costume, best trick, ugliest dog and longest Frisbee catch.
All dogs must remain on a leash and be up to date on shots.
Veterinarians from Banfield, The Pet Hospital will be answer questions and provide information about implanting microchips in animals.
Animal Rescue Friends of Nichols Hills and Best Friends of Shelter Pets in Oklahoma City will have dogs available from adoption.
Admission is $3 per person. Dogs are free.
For more information or to become a vendor, call Cher Golding at 235-4058 or e-mail cgolding@harnhomestead.com.
Harn Homestead is a nonprofit living history museum focusing on territorial and early statehood days. The 9 1/2-acre grounds feature the 1904 Harn family home, farmhouse, one-room schoolhouse and two herb gardens.
Brian Sargent
Staff Writer