Keys Woofstock

The Keys Woofstock is a fantastic, free, dog-​friendly event sponsored by MarrVelous Pet Rescues & Adoptions. Beautiful Founder’s Park in Islamorada, FL played host to the thousands of furry friends and the people who obsess over them.
Every dog you could imagine was represented at Woofstock: big Great Danes, tiny Chihuahuas, new hybrid types like my unique Royal German Sheagle, marvelous mixes of all kinds, and even a fluffy white guy who was tie-​dyed pink, blue, and green in true hippie form. Speaking of tie dye, there certainly was plenty of it. From the vendors to the staff, bright colorful fabric abounded, keeping the theme of the day consistent.
The adjacent dog park served to shed some energy off the excited pups, but all animals were leashed and well-​behaved as they explored the many booths. Treats and lunch for dogs and humans alike were for sale at reasonable prices. Local restaurants offering fresh seafood added spice to the usual street food type fare. But by far, the most popular and exciting areas were the doggy dock diving and lure racing. For a meager $ 10, your little angel could race around the track chasing a stuffed animal or fly through the air and into the pool after his favorite toy. It’s a competition so make a note of your time and distance! Ours was 10.4 seconds, heck yeah!
Plenty of scents for doggy noses and sweet tunes for human eardrums polished up the day perfectly. A local band of teenagers brought ska style funk and fun loving fans who danced hard right up front. Juxtaposed thereafter was the middle aged group of rockers whose drummer crooned 70s ballads and 90s rock anthems to which everyone sang along.
My only gripe was that very few of the vendors accepted credit (Latitude 25 being a notable exception) and there was no ATM on site, nor anywhere within walking distance. «It’s the Keys!» exclaimed the staff and officers we asked about this oddity. It’s inconvenient! Is what I wanted to say back. Alas, I’m playing by their rules so we did what needed to be done and enjoyed the day immensely.
Bottom Line: Keys Woofstock is a well-​organized event that is fun for the entire family and your furry friends!
Keys Woofstock is sponsored by Marr-​Velous Pet Rescues & Adoptions of the Florida Keys.