The ninth annual Boxerstock Music Festival, which benefits Atlanta Boxer Rescue, will take place on Sunday, October 23 from noon to 6 p.m. at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. This year’s event promises to be the best ever, featuring live music from Atlanta’s very own, Yacht Rock Schooner!
Boxerstock is a family and dog-friendly event, welcoming well-behaved dogs of all breeds. Sponsor C&C Fence Company will provide two fenced mini-dog parks, one for large dogs and one for smaller canine attendees to roam off leash. Trainers from sponsor K-9 Coach/Bed & Bark will be available for dog training tips and demos throughout the day. Microchipping for dogs that have current vaccinations and proof of ownership will be available for $25 per dog. Atlanta food truck vendors Mix’d Up, Yoli’s Street Food, Brat So Stop, Peace of Pita, and Mr. C’s Barbecue will serve delicious food at the park throughout the day.
This year’s musical lineup includes some of the area’s finest artists and will be headlined by Yacht Rock Schooner with a two hour performance. Apostles of Soul will channel the best of soul and blues, while bringing their own unforgettable charm. Winner of Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star contest and CMT’s Music city Madness, Kurt Thomas, will captivate with his original music and country favorites. Cody Matlock is back by popular demand with his blazing guitar solos, soulful vocals, and smokin’ hot blues. Chequered Blue will round out the day’s entertainment with favorite covers performed by talented Atlanta Boxer Rescue volunteers.The music starts at noon and continues throughout the day until 6 p.m.
This year’s Boxerstock features a Kids’ Village that will have inflatables, carnival style games, face painting, kid’s art contest, and a second stage for kid-friendly entertainment.
Other planned events include a silent auction, dog costume contest, best trick contest, agility and other canine performance demos. A variety of merchandise from over sixty vendors will be available for purchase, and dogs and owners can have their pictures taken with Santa. Atlanta Boxer Rescue volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about adopting, fostering or volunteering. Those interested in adopting a boxer at the event or fostering should submit their online application as soon as possible.
“The funds we raise at Boxerstock are critical to the ongoing success of our rescue efforts,” said Dianne DaLee, president of Atlanta Boxer Rescue.
This article originally appeared in the EAST COBBER September 2016 issue.
