Holiday C.A.R.E. Faire
Visitors can bring their pets to take a holiday photo with Santa and browse the Cookie Walk for an assortment of home-baked treats. The faire features art and craft vendors, a silent auction, a raffle, and the C.A.R.E. Market filled with unique and handmade gifts. Attendees can also support shelter animals by participating in the on-site pet food drive.
What to Expect
Pet photos with Santa, a cookie walk, and holiday market shopping.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.)
Food & Drink
The Cookie Walk offers home-baked cookies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Pet owners, holiday shoppers, and animal supporters
Vibe
Festive and charitable
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Pet food donations are suggested entry; no monetary ticket price is stated.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Pets: Pets are welcome and can have their picture taken with Santa.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a bag of cat or kitten food as your suggested entry, since those are most needed, and make sure it's unopened and not expired.
- Bring your pet along for a holiday picture with Santa, because pets of every kind are welcome at the Faire.
- Save some time for the Cookie Walk, where you can stock up on home-baked cookies and more to take home.
- Check out the new C.A.R.E. Market for unique, giftable items, some handmade, along with the silent auction, raffle and art and craft vendors.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the C.A.R.E. Market, a collection of unique, giftable items, some of them handmade.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, all pets are welcome, and they can have their picture taken with Santa.
What should I bring?
A pet food donation is the suggested entry. Cat and kitten food are most needed, but any unopened, unexpired pet food is accepted. Donations go to C.A.R.E.'s adoptable pets or its Pet Food Pantry.
What is the Cookie Walk?
It's C.A.R.E.'s well-known Cookie Walk, where you can stock up on home-baked cookies and more.
What's new this year?
The C.A.R.E. Market, a collection of unique, giftable items, some of them handmade.
Where can I shop for gifts?
Shop the silent auction, the raffle, the art and craft vendors and the new C.A.R.E. Market.
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