Pictures for the 2017 Bark In The Park event are now live! You can go to the direct link at https://barkinthepark.henrycountyhumanesociety.com/photos-2017/, or navigate to that location through the historical picture links.
Remember that the 10th annual Bark in the Park will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Geneseo City Park. We will undoubtedly have even more pictures to share at that time.
Our new website is live! There may be a few finishing touches to complete, but the construction is almost over.
Remember that the 10th annual Bark in the Park will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Geneseo City Park. The focus of the family event will be on dog-related races, contests, exhibits, and educational opportunities.
We are working hard to update the website, so excuse our mess while we are under construction. We will be back soon better than ever!
Remember to save our date: The 10th annual Bark in the Park will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Geneseo City Park. Much like our website, it is being revamped for the big anniversary. The focus of the family event will be on dog-related races, contests, exhibits, and educational opportunities.
Would you like more information about the Tenth Anniversary Bark in the Park? Would you be interested in being a sponsor or perhaps a vendor? Do you have an idea of exhibitors you would be interested in seeing?
For these (or any other inquires) send an e-mail to henrycountyhumanesociety@yahoo.com and we will get back to you.
2018 is our 10th anniversary! Please save our new date: Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Geneseo City Park.
We are making some event changes this year. Changes will be announced.
MANY THANKS to the sponsors, committee members, helpers and volunteers of the Henry County Humane Society – Geneseo’s 9th Annual Bark in the Park Races!
THE SPONSORS AND DONORS: Barb and Bob Kuhns; Miller Veterinary Service; New Horizon Kennels; Oakwood Veterinary Service; Alexis’ Doggie Spa LLC; Bob Johnson Construction, Inc.; Central Bank; Charlet, Vandersnick & Associates; Chicago Street Decorating; DeDecker’s Plumbing, Heating & Cooling; Edward Jones — Paul Rapps, Doug Curran, Tyler Richards; Julie & Larry Riney; Mallard Pointe Kennel; Springfield Inc.; Vandemore Pet Cremations; Fareway; Hammond-Henry Hospital; Mowers Photography; Purina; Vibrant Credit Union; Becker & Becker Plumbing – Heating – Cooling; The Best Upholstery Shop; Casey’s General Stores; Contented Canines; Dr. Fehlman & Dr. Hirschfelder; Farmers National Bank; Geneseo Home Furnishings; Growth, Inc.; Hanford Insurance Agency; Jagers’ Pet Grooming; Lohman Companies Insurance; Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP; One Way Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning; Precision Solutions Ag; Salem Lutheran Church, Moline; Smith Studio & Gallery; Snap Fitness; Village Florist; Village Home Stores; Vision Source Geneseo, LLC; Vorac Pharmacy; Wisdom Financial Services L.L.C.; Wyffels Hybrids; B&B Lawn Equipment; Daniels Family Dentistry; Hazelwood Homes; Raelyn’s Pub & Eatery; Tim & Angie Kincaid; Union Federal Savings & Loan, and the employees of Nash Nash Bean & Ford.
THE HELPERS and VOLUNTEERS: James Stratton, Emcee (KWQC Weekend Anchor); Geneseo Police Department and City of Geneseo employees, Geneseo and Genesis Ambulance Services, Andrew Roseman, Dr. Christina Causemaker, Alexis Weber, Kaitlyn Ebarb, Tracy Diehl, Weisser and Son Electric, Creative Images; Jim Ash, 2017 Music Festival Queen and Court, Sugar Maple Golf Club, Bonnie Wick, and the many volunteers and helpers who assisted in planning and manning the race route and city park.
THE COMMITTEE: Barb Sigwalt, Kim Sefton, Amanda Farmer, Margaret Starkey, Julie Thiell, Tina Mattan, Brandi Catton, Susan Pierce, Kalie Vandersnick, Mark Dial, Doug Kuriger, Kasey Zibton, Katie Lenz, Evelyn Watkins, Gay Hull, Pat DeLeon, Karen Russell.
Looking forward to another great Bark in the Park event.
5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk, Kids’ Races and More
Please save the date for the 2017 5K Run/Walk at the Geneseo Bark in the Park event this year on:
Saturday July 22, 2017 at 8 a.m.
Here is a link to the PDF version of registration form that can be printed and mailed or dropped off: Geneseo-2017-Bark-in-the-Park-Registration-b
You can also register on-line at www.GetMeRegistered.com/BarkinthePark.
On your marks . . . Get ready . . .
One of the most delightful highlights of the Bark in the Park event is the Pet Contest.
Below is a quick list of the categories of competition:
A wealth of photos, including photos of past year’s pet contest winners can be found by following the links on this page to FaceBook.