NewfStock!!!

It's almost here! The most anticipated event of our year - NewfStock.

It's like Woodstock, only for Newfs. And it is happening in less than a month! September 17th through the 19th!

It's three days of wild and wooly Newf activities in lovely Bancroft, Ontario. All proceeds are going to benefit one of our very favorite charities, run by some of our very favorite volunteers in the entire world: Newf Friends. We're especially excited about the opportunity to help raise badly needed funds for Newf Friends to continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Newfies in desperate situations - by marching in the Newf Friends Rescue Parade! We are currently accepting pledges via our very own Giving Page. Nanook, Pooka, the Mama AND the Papa will all be marching in the parade for Newf Friends, and we hope you will help support us while we do so.

And hey - anyone that wants to come out to Bancroft, whether you are Newfed or not, please do! It is not a Newfsclusive event, it's free, and we'd love to meet all of you guys!!!

Here's what we're looking forward to!

What can you expect at NewfStock?

We have several hundred people and close to 100 Newfs, as well as many other breeds of dogs registered to attend. The fun filled day will be packed with activities for the whole family, including lots of food, music and the chance to relax and spend time with friends.

Activities that are Available:

Food
lots to choose from – burgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs, fresh fruit, baked goods, and more….yummmm! All profits go to Newf Friends, so bring your appetite and eat up!

Music
lots of great music to keep your toes tapping and tails wagging

Raffle Items
fabulous items donated by generous businesses, volunteers and friends. You don’t want to miss out on this!

Games

You and your Newf will have a blast and win some cool stuff!

Vendors

Newf Friends will be selling pet themed items with all profits going to the rescue. Also, other vendors will set up booths in exchange for a donation to our rescue! Do some shopping!

Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy Booth

Featuring Zeljka Worden and Jillian Pinder. Learn about taking a holistic approach to your pet’s care and using massage and touch to promote good health and aide with healing.

Social Activities

Catch up with old friends and make some new ones! There’s lots of places to sit and relax at the park and just enjoy the day

Parade

We’re asking everyone in attendance to join us in kicking off the day with our huge parade of Newfs and Newf wannabees around Millennium Park. Rescue dogs get to lead the pack! Don’t worry, it’s not too long a walk! Be sure to collect pledges for our walk, this is our main fundraiser of the year!

Photo-shoot

Have your Newf featured in the 2012 Newf Friends calendar! For a $5 donation your Newf will be photographed by one of our talented photographers and included in the calendar. Photos will also be available for purchase after the event. Sign up at the registration booth!

Carting Aptitude Testing

Book your time for carting aptitude testing. For a donation you will get a ½ hour session with Peter Maniate of Hannibal Kennels who will work with your Newf to assess their Carting aptitude. Sign up at the registration booth, all proceeds got to Newf Friends!

Learn more about carting at Peter’s online Carting Corner resource:http://www.hannibalkennels.on.ca/articles/carting_corner/#carting_corner

Grooming Seminars

Offered by Joan Fisher and Judi Walton these seminars will go over the basics, including how to trim those ears!

Carting Demo

Offered by Joan Fisher and Judi Walton. Don’t miss this chance to see some gorgeous Newfs doing what they love to do!

Pampered Pooch - Nail Clipping and Ears

Run by Sylvia Delson & Mary Bylone. For a $5 donation your pooch’s nails will be clipped and ear hairs will be trimmed! What a deal! Be sure to have this done before your photo shoot! All proceeds go to Newf Friends.

HART Dog Show

Are you ready for some fun? HART’s always popular all breed show will be taking stage at NewfStock, and we bet some Newfs will be in the running for winning the tallest dog and longest tongue contests! Come on out and join in on the fun!

Art Auction

You are not going to believe the stunning pieces of art that have been donated to Newf Friends for this auction. Online bidding is available ahead of time for people that are not able to attend NewfStock to bid in person. Details will be on our site soon. These one of a kind originals are phenomenal and will make a wonderful addition to your collection. Bid generously! 100 % of the proceeds go to Newf Friends to care for Newfs in need! Several of the artists will be in attendance.

Prizes

You can win stuff, good stuff and lots of it! Besides the raffle table, prizes for contests, and the prize for generating the most pledges, the day will end with HART’s draw of the winning raffle ticket for $1000 cash! Yup, $1000! You should buy a ticket!

Photos with Sparky the rescued pig

Sparky, who was the model for the Telus commercials, was rescued by some supporters of HART and will be making an appearance at our big event. Be sure to toss a toonie to have your dog's photo taken with Sparky!

And so much more! We have new additions signing up daily!

Itinerary – The Weekend at a Glance

Friday, September 17^th

2:00 – 3:30 pm

Meet and Greet Swimming Play Date – Weather Permitting

Location: Diamond Lake Public Beach

Details: Everyone welcome. Beach is located about 15 minutes from the hotel on a very quiet street. Ample parking is available; the beach is large, sandy with a park area surrounding it.

Dogs on leash. Please clean-up after your dog.

This is not an “official” Newf Friends activity, but rather a suggested meeting place for Newf lovers.

What you need: Bring your own chair, towels, etc.

Directions: From the Sword Motor Inn turn left onto Hastings Street (Highway 62 North). Follow to South Baptiste Lake Rd and turn left. Follow to Old Diamond Lake Rdand turn left. Follow to beach on the right.

4:30 - 6:00

Volunteers meet to set-up Tents for Saturday – everyone is welcome to come out and lend a hand assembling the tents!

Location : Millennium Park.

Thank you to the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police for keeping an eye on our stuff overnight!

6:00 pm

Dinner and Social for all Newf Lovers and friends

Location: Sword Motor Inn Restaurant (where most attendees are staying)

Details: This will be a buffet dinner (including vegetarian fare.) Cost is $22 /person, this includes taxes and nonalcoholic beverage. Alcoholic beverages are extra.

Sorry, no dogs in the restaurant.

Saturday, September 18th – NewfStock Main Event

NewfStock!!! Taking place at beautiful Millennium Park in downtown Bancroft,Ontario from 11am – 4pm. Rain or Shine! Music, vendors, games, contests and Newfs! Booths open all day long!

Dogs on leash, with an adult at all times please. Bring your own chair, your appetite, your dogs, your kids, and don’t forget your pledge form!

9:30 – 10:30 am

Volunteers set-up booths at Millennium Park

10:30

Registration opens – drop off your pledge forms, pick up your free gift and bandana for your rescue dog(s), register for your photo session, sign up for the carting aptitude testing, buy your food tickets, pick up info about the bonfire – and meet some new friends!

11:00

NewfStock Begins!

Meet and Greet

Live music on stage

Pre-register for HART’s dog show at the HART booth

11:30

Parade around the Park, led by Rescued Dogs – everyone welcome to join us!

12:00 – 1:30

HART’s Amazing All Breed Dog Show on stage – join in on the fun – prizes for everyone!

12:30

Carting Demo

1:30-2:15

Grooming Seminar

Live Music on stage

2:30 – 3:30

Art Auction
(bank machines are located a few minutes away. Payment in cash or cheque)

3:30-4:00

Winners announced for Penny Raffle, Most Pledges collected, and Winner of the $1000 Grand Prize for HART’s raffle

Raffle Tickets Drawn

4:00-5:00

Volunteers Clean Up and take down tents. Extra volunteers welcome!

8:00 pm - ???

Newf Friends Bon Fire – Weather Permitting

Location: To be confirmed. Details and maps will be available at the registration booth at NewfStock

Details: Social gathering. On leash dogs welcome.

Roasted Marshmallows, good company, lots of Newfs, what more could you want?

What you need: Bring your own chair and a guitar if you have one… and a marshmallow roastin’ stick!

Sunday, September 19^th

11:00 am

Nature Hike

Location: Vance Park

Details: Dogs welcome on leash and of course clean up after your dog.

Directions: From hotel, turn right (south) onto Hastings Street. At the lights at Bridge Street turn right. At the bend, veer left to stay on Bridge Street. Follow to Oak Street, turn left. Follow to Vance Farm Park.