INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA
A free event including dog races, pet photo opportunities, games and prizes will take place 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway.
It all happens under a covered area complete with cooling misters, and it is free.
An RSVP is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tempe-marketplace-dog-fun-festival-hosts-free-dog-event-tickets-625772371007
The Arizona Humane Society is the beneficiary of proceeds from the event, organizers said in a release.
There will be dog races for wieners, corgis and senior pets, an obstacle course, watermelon ice cones for animals and alcoholic beverages for adults.