This weekend holds a special event for all Philadelphians — both human and furry.
Public media station WHYY will be celebrating its 70th anniversary with a special event, the All Creatures Pet Fest with Morning Edition Host and Producer Jennifer Lynn, this Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Taking place at Peddler’s Village (100 Peddlers Village/ Rt. 202 and 265), this family-friendly fall event will have events and activations for pets and locals spanning professionals on site to give tips and tricks, a contest, adoptions, prizes, different small businesses and more.
“All Creatures Great & Small is one of our most popular programs so we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate WHYY’s 70th anniversary than by bringing animal lovers together to celebrate the joy of pet companionship, learn about local pet resources and get excited about the upcoming All Creatures Great and Small season,” said WHYY President & CEO Bill Marrazzo in a statement.
As a release notes, the All Creatures Pet Fest promises a day filled with activities for the whole family. The event will feature a pavilion showcasing local pet businesses, an ask-a-vet clinic, an adoption fair and various opportunities for grooming tips and products. Attendees can also participate in a pet costume contest and capture memories at the professional pet photo booth. Doors open at noon, with the ask-a-vet at 1 p.m., costume contest at 2 p.m. and vet photos, adoptions, giveaways and vendors from noon to 3:30 p.m. The event also highlights the upcoming premiere of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 5, airing on MASTERPIECE on PBS starting Jan. 12, 2025, at 9/8c.
Some vendors in store for this weekend include Little Mac’s Snax, Boyd Pet Photo Booth, Party Animals Express, Lower Bucks Dog Training Club, Boyd Pet Photo Booth, WOW Pets, Digger Dog Pet Grooming and plenty more (a full list of attendees can be found online.)
A few notes: Attendees must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult and pets must be kept on a non-retractable leash or a locked 6’ maximum lead and must not be left unattended. Tickets are $10 for adults, and kids under 12 are free with the purchase of adult submissions. Tickets are available online or on-site the day of the event.
To find out more information, visit whyy.org
