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Join us for the 2026 Animal Rescue Festival, a fun-filled day celebrating the animals, people, and organizations working together to make our community a better place for every animal.
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Hurkamp Park | Downtown Fredericksburg
⏰ Festival: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The day kicks off at 9:00 AM with our annual one-mile Walk for the Animals, bringing animal lovers from across the community together to walk in support of animals in need. After the walk, stick around and enjoy everything the festival has to offer!
Throughout the day, Hurkamp Park will be buzzing with animal rescue organizations, local vendors, music, activities, and plenty of opportunities to meet fellow animal lovers. Whether you're looking to adopt, learn more about animal welfare, shop local, enjoy some music, or simply spend the day with your four-legged family members, there's something for everyone.
How to Get Involved
🐾 Walk for the Animals
Start your morning on the right paw by joining us for our annual one-mile Walk for the Animals at 9:00 AM!
Your participation helps support lifesaving programs and services for animals throughout our community. Gather your family, friends, coworkers, and canine companions and walk with us to show your support for animals in need.
Registration is open now!
❤️ Become an Animal Rescue Festival Sponsor
Festival sponsors help make this community celebration possible and support the lifesaving mission of the Fredericksburg SPCA. Sponsorship provides a meaningful opportunity for local businesses and organizations to connect with animal-loving members of our community while making a difference for animals in need.
Sponsorship opportunities start at just $500, with levels available up to $5,000.
🛍️ Be a Vendor
Are you a local business, artisan, nonprofit, pet-related organization, or community group?
We'd love to have you join us in the park! Vendor registration is now open for businesses and organizations interested in connecting with festival attendees and sharing what you do.
Registration
Whether you join us as a walker, vendor, sponsor, or supporter, there are so many ways to be part of the Animal Rescue Festival. Choose your way to get involved and help us make a difference for animals in our community!