A day of Halloween-themed festivities for people and pets is scheduled for Saturday at the Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) campus. The Howl-O-Ween Scary & Hairy Fest, sponsored by All Creatures Veterinary Hospital, will support Lucky Dawg Rescue of Mountain Home.
The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with the 2.5K/5K Dawg Jog/Fun Walk/Run. Registration for the race is $30. At 9:30 a.m., the 5K Zombie Run begins, with a $35 entry fee. Participants in the Zombie Run are allowed to form teams, but pets are not permitted during this activity.
A pet fair and adoption event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon, offering opportunities to meet adoptable animals. Meanwhile, additional activities will start at 10:30 a.m. with an inflatable costume race. A tricycle race will follow at 11:00 a.m., divided into age groups, with a $10 donation required for entry. Participants are encouraged to bring decorated tricycles for the contest.
The festival will conclude with a dog and owner costume contest at noon. Categories include Dawgnamic Duo for best paired costumes, Squad Ghouls for best group theme, Tricks for Treats for funniest costume, Pumpkin Spice for coziest fall-themed look, Howl-O-Scream for scariest dog outfit, and Top Dawg for best overall costume. A $20 donation is requested to participate.
For more information about the event, contact 870-321-4949 or 870-321-1553.