Saturday, the first annual Dogfest will take place at Wild State Cider, featuring 5 different animal shelters.

Dogfest invites the community to swing by with their dogs to celebrate the dog days of summer, the party is taking place from 12:00pm-4:00pm.

There will be a dog park, a cutest dog contest, a professional photographer, a free microchip clinic (2 dogs per family), and adoptable dogs and puppies.

Participating shelters include: Northern Lakes Rescue – Brainerd MN, Animal Allies, PJ’s Rescue, Mesabi Humane Society – Virginia MN, Healing Paws Rescue.