Ninth Annual Boxerstock Music Festival Featuring Yacht Rock Schooner and Victoria Stilwell
The ninth annual Boxerstock Music Festival, presented by Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic to benefit Atlanta Boxer Rescue, will take place on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. This year’s event promises to be the best ever, featuring live music from Atlanta’s very own, Yacht Rock Schooner!
Special guest Victoria Stilwell is one of the world's most recognized and respected dog trainers. She is best known for her role as the star of Animal Planet's hit TV series It's Me or the Dog, through which she is able to share her insight and passion for positive reinforcement dog training.
Boxerstock is a family and dog-friendly event, welcoming well-behaved dogs of all breeds. Sponsor C&C Fence Company will provide two fenced off-leash Mini-Dog Parks. Trainers from sponsor K-9 Coach/Bed & Bark will be available for dog training tips and demos throughout the day. Microchipping for dogs that have current vaccinations and proof of ownership will be available for $25 per dog. Some of Atlanta’s food truck will serve delicious food throughout the day.
Boxerstock is thrilled to welcome back comedienne Shelly Ryan who will be returning for her eighth year as emcee, and special guest emcee English Nick from 97.1, The River.
LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
This year’s musical lineup includes some of the area’s finest artists and will be headlined by a two-hour performance by Yacht Rock Schooner! Apostles of Soul will channel the best of soul and blues with their own unforgettable charm. Kurt Thomas, winner of Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star contest and CMT’s Music City Madness, will captivate you with his original music and country favorites. Cody Matlock is back by popular demand with his smokin’ hot blues. Chequered Blue, comprised of some of our very own talented Atlanta Boxer Rescue volunteers, will round out the day’s entertainment with covers of rock and blues favorites. The music starts at noon and continues throughout the day until 6 p.m.
KIDS' VILLAGE
This year’s musical lineup includes some of the area’s finest artists and will be headlined by a two-hour performance by Yacht Rock Schooner! Apostles of Soul will channel the best of soul and blues with their own unforgettable charm. Kurt Thomas, winner of Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star contest and CMT’s Music City Madness, will captivate you with his original music and country favorites. Cody Matlock is back by popular demand with his smokin’ hot blues. Chequered Blue, comprised of some of our very own talented Atlanta Boxer Rescue volunteers, will round out the day’s entertainment with covers of rock and blues favorites. The music starts at noon and continues throughout the day until 6 p.m.
KIDS' VILLAGE
Boxerstock features a Kids’ Village stocked with fun activities for children, including inflatables, carnival style games, face painting, an art contest, and a second stage for kid-friendly entertainment.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ADOPTIONS
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ADOPTIONS
Other planned events include a silent auction, dog costume and best trick contests, and agility and other canine performance demos. A variety of merchandise from over 60 vendors will be available for purchase. Profession portraits of dogs with their owners will be taken by photographer Alex Neely. Atlanta Boxer Rescue volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about adopting, fostering or volunteering. Those interested in adopting or fostering a Boxer should submit their online application as soon as possible: www.atlantaboxerrescue.org.
MORE INFORMATION
MORE INFORMATIONMore information about Boxerstock including sponsorship opportunities, musician lineup, vendor applications, directions to the event and a full schedule can be found at boxerstock.org. Tickets for the event are also available on the website at www.boxerstock.org.
Boxerstock would not be possible without the generosity of its sponsors. This year’s presenting sponsor is Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic. Other sponsors include C&C Fence Company, K-9 Coach/Bed & Bark, Unleashed by Petco, North Georgia Veterinary Referral Practice, Courier Express, DaLee & Company, Inc., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Van Sant Law, Eileen Kimble, Balloons & Events Over Atlanta, Sergeant Scooper, Specialty Car Company, and Reliance Merchant Services. Media partners include Your Georgia Country, WMLB AM 1690, Our Town Monthly, WSB Talk Radio, Atlanta Pet Life, Unleash Magazine, Marietta.com, INsite Atlanta, East Cobber, The Bright Side, The Current Hub, RescueMe.org, The Marietta Daily Journal, and Pet Pages Atlanta.
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Boxerstock would not be possible without the generosity of its sponsors. This year’s presenting sponsor is Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic. Other sponsors include C&C Fence Company, K-9 Coach/Bed & Bark, Unleashed by Petco, North Georgia Veterinary Referral Practice, Courier Express, DaLee & Company, Inc., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Van Sant Law, Eileen Kimble, Balloons & Events Over Atlanta, Sergeant Scooper, Specialty Car Company, and Reliance Merchant Services. Media partners include Your Georgia Country, WMLB AM 1690, Our Town Monthly, WSB Talk Radio, Atlanta Pet Life, Unleash Magazine, Marietta.com, INsite Atlanta, East Cobber, The Bright Side, The Current Hub, RescueMe.org, The Marietta Daily Journal, and Pet Pages Atlanta.
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