6 May 2017
October 2017 5
Pet Rescues Return to Kiawah for
11th Annual Dogtoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 28 | 1 - 5 p.m. | Freshfields Village
Bring your dog, sip some wine and help out local pet rescues at
the 11th annual Dogtoberfest: Dogs, Dine and Wine Pet Expo.
The event, which brings together pet rescue organizations from
around the Lowcountry, returns to Freshfields Village near
Kiawah Island on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-5 p.m. Proceeds from Dogtoberfest benefit the participating pet rescue
organizations, including: Shih Tzus and Furbabies, Grateful
Goldens Rescue, Greyhound Pets of America - Charleston, Carolina
Coonhound Rescue, Pet Helpers, Water’s Edge Animal Rescue,
Lowcountry Lab Rescue and King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Rescue.
In addition to meet-and-greets with local rescue groups and the
annual wine tasting, this free event includes: Dogtoberfest is hosted by the Kiawah Island Community Association
and presented by the Charleston Animal Society. Other event
sponsors include: Freshfields Village, Angel Oak Animal Hospital,
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center, Creekside Pet Retreat,
Dolittles, Dog Tired Pet Services, Sun Dog Cat Moon, Meadows
Pools and Spa, FortyEight Wine Bar and Low Tide Brewing.
• Local Craft Beer and Delicious Food
• Live Entertainment
• Blessing of the Animals
• Pet Costume Contest at 3 p.m.
• Exciting Prizes and Giveaways (Grand Prize: A 3-night
Stay in an Oceanfront Villa Courtesy of Akers Ellis)
For more information or updates on Dogtoberfest, visit kica.
us or like Dogtoberfest on Facebook. For questions, contact
[email protected] or 843-768-3875.
Celebrate the Fall at the Lowcountry Art and Artisans Showcase
Friday, Nov. 10 (4-7 p.m.) and Saturday, Nov. 11 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
KICA Offices at 23 Beachwalker Drive
Local artisans, crafters and creators will exhibit their wares on
Kiawah Island this fall at the Lowcoutry Artisans Craft Show.
“The Lowcountry is home to some amazingly talented artistic
individuals,” said event organizer and KICA Assistant Director of
Recreation Amy Cook. “The showcase is a great opportunity to
support many of these local artisans all in one place.”
The showcase and sale will feature a beautiful selection of original
paintings and photographs, as well as handcrafted pottery, jewelry
and home decorations. The first day of the event (Nov. 10) will
include a beer and wine bar along with light hors d’oeuvres.
“The event is free and open to the public,” said Cook. “So
whether you live on Kiawah or elsewhere, we hope you’ll come
out and support our local artisans.”