Event Elements and Definitions

• “Visit the Vendors” Scavenger Hunt:

• Complimentary Scavenger Hunt card for all guests
• Visit vendor and merchant booths to learn about our local offerings
• Collect a stamp at each booth.
• Collect 15 stamps and drop in the Scavenger Hunt boxes located at The Pup Tent no later than 2:45pm
• Valid entries include a name, phone number and email address
• Grand Prize valued at a minimum of $250
• Winner will be announced and posted at the close of the event. Need not be present to win; winners will be contacted and have seven days post-event to collect prizes

2. Raffle:

• Tickets: $5 each
• Drop tickets into the prize buckets of your choice
• Winners posted at 2:00 PM
• Prizes preferred to be picked up by the end of the day
• Need not be present to win; winners will be contacted and have seven days post-event to collect prizes

3. Puppy Bucks and Puppy Bucks VIP Packages– Our Event Currency

• Puppy Bucks are the event currency for all activities, games, and The Pup Tent.
• Puppy Bucks VIP Sheets are included in WAG BAGS
• VIP Sheets include $20 in Puppy Bucks, 1 Raffle Ticket, 3 Food Vendor Discount Tickets, and exclusive coupons to local merchants
• Additional Puppy Bucks VIP Sheets are available at registration while supplies last, $20 donation per VIP Sheet
• Puppy Bucks can be obtained at the registration booth or The Pup Tent.
  • One dollar donated = 1 Puppy Buck
• Food Vendors are separate from the event offerings and require cash/card, and specially designated discount coupons only

4. Wag Bags

• Exclusive event WAG BAGS. A swag bag filled with exclusive Harbor Hounds goodies. Puppy Bandana, event wrist band, Puppy Bucks, Raffle Ticket, Vendor Scavenger Hunt Cards, goodies from event vendors and sponsors, food truck discount ticket, coupons and discounts from local merchants…$50 value.
• Get yours with your $25 online pre-registration and pick it up at the VIP registration booth. Save time in line! Limited to the 1^st 150 participants, with priority to online pre-registrants. Exact contents subject to change as merchants are added. Minimum value $100
• Register an additional pup for $10 (receives an additional Puppy Bandana and wrist bracelet.)

5. The Pup Tent ~ The Doggone Good Store:

• Merchandise: A variety of puppy memorabilia and more
• Exclusive event souvenirs
• Accepts Puppy Bucks: Found in pre-registered WAG BAGS or obtained at the Registration Booth and Pup Tent in exchange for donations

6. Food and Refreshments:

• GNOSH food truck and Icescreamery ice cream
• Cash/card purchases
• Wag Bags include special discount tickets
• Icescreamery offers special event-themed ice cream and dairy-free treats for dogs
• A portion of ice cream sales benefits The Prison Pet Partnership

7. Entertainment:

• Live DJ and event emcee entertain event-goers throughout the day
• Stage entertainment and presentations
• Demonstrations and kids’ contests
• Vendor and sponsor shout-outs
• Raffle and scavenger hunt winner announcements
• Dog Contest segment presided over by Mayor Tracie Markley
• Commemorative ribbons for all participants
• Prizes for kids’ contest participants
• Bragging rights for winners

8. Fundraising:

• Giant thermometer to track direct Foundation Donations
• Event Goal: $2,500
• Donation Boxes available for cash donations
• QR code posters for easy digital donations

9. Fundraising Goal:

• Event Goal: $2,500
• Proceeds fund Gig Harbor Midday Rotary’s community relief projects and non-profit grants.
• The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday projects are overseen by the Midday Charity Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 47-4592410). Donations are tax-deductible.

10. Volunteer Opportunities:

• Shifts and specific tasks available
• Contact Jill Dabbs, Event Chair, at 253-223-8044 or contact@harborhounds.com
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These elements ensure a fun and engaging experience for all attendees while supporting our cause. Join us for a day of community spirit, fun, and giving back!