Events 2010 - Organized Events at Four Paws Kingdom - the first and only dog dedicated campground in the US

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July	August	September
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April 2010
May 2010
June 2010
July 2010
Saturday July 24	9.30 am in our Air Conditioned Art Studio Doggy Bandana Painting		Learn to paint a great "doggy" bandana. Cost incl. materials $6.00
Saturday July 24	6.30 pm Salad and Pasta Potluck		You whip-up your favorite pasta sauces and we'll bring the Noodles!
Saturday July 31	Free Introduction to Agility 8.00 am					Open to dogs of any size our description. No experience necessary.
Saturday July 31	Breakfast for Dinner potluck 6.30 pm		We can have breakfast all day! Can you? Whip up your breakfast favorites and join us at the pavilion.
Saturday July 31	Summer Trivia Quiz 7.00 pm		Who's gonna be the trivia king/queen?
August 2010
Saturday August 7	Water fun with the dogs! We meet at the pond for some splashing good time. For newbies our resident trainer will help you to teach your dog to swim. Small Dogs 9.00 am Big Dogs 10.00 am
Saturday August 7	Italian Potluck 6.30 pm		We meet at 6.30 pm to share Pizza, Spaghetti, Salads, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, and lots more you can imagine...
Four Paws Kingdom will be closed for the Dog Days of Summer Monday August 9th till Wednesday August 25
Thursday August 26	We are opening again for the second part of the 2010 season!
Saturday August 28	Ice Cream Social - 4:00 pm Don't miss out on our delicious European ice-cream variations $4.00 benefiting the Four Paws Kingdom Foundation
Saturday August 28	Finger Food Potluck 6.30 pm	Ribs and Wings, Chips and Dips, Tacos and Spring Rolls and every thing else you can eat with your fingers!
Saturday August 28	Doggy Park Get Together 7.30
September 2010
Labor Day Weekend Celebrations Sept 3 - 6
Saturday Sept. 4	6. Annual Four Paws Labor Day BBQ Dinner 6.30 pm				Once again, it's time to enjoy all your favorites: Sliced BBQ Pork and Beef, Chicken and Beans, Cole Slaw, home made Potato Salad, Biscuits and Gallons of Ice Cold Tea PLUS Banana Bread Pudding for Dessert! ($13.00 p.p)
Saturday Sept. 4	"Four Paws $$$ Jackpot Bingo" 6.00 pm	Benefiting the Four Paws Kingdom Foundation a 501 (C) non-profit foundation
Sunday Sept 5	Doggy Fun Fair Games, treats and enjoyment 9.30 am		click to enlarge An event for dogs of all ages at the doggy park!
Sunday Sept 5	6. Annual Four Paws Chili Cook-off Competition 5.30 pm	Whip-up your favorite recipes, everyone will taste and judge and be crowned the "King or Queen of Chili". The winner will receive a free stay to defend his/her title in 2011!
Sunday Sept 5	followed by our traditional Labor Day Karaoke and Sing-Along.. 7.30 pm				...bring your drinks, bring your voice, bring your fans!
Monday Sept 6	Wake-up Coffee at the pavilion 9 am
Saturday Sept 11	Obedience Workshop 9.00 am at the pavilion	Free Obedience Training Workshop no experience necessary our trainer is here to work with you. Bring your dogs favorite treats in small soft bits.
Saturday Sept 11	Breakfast for Dinner Potluck 6.30 pm		We can have breakfast all day! Can you? Whip up your breakfast favorites and join us at the pavilion.
Saturday Sept 18	Free Introduction to Agility 9.00 am			Agility is a competitive sport emphasizing teamwork between the handler and dog as they negotiate a timed series of obstacles. It is open to dogs, of any size or description who are physically and temperamentally suited to the sport.
Saturday Sept 18	Mark your calendars for a very special evening you don't want to miss - featuring culinary highlights in a romantic atmosphere. Candlelight Gourmet Dinner Cooking Extravaganza an Exclusive Culinary Event Sit back, relax and enjoy a nice glass of wine while watching our resident chef prepare your exquisite six course gourmet meal. To assure the high quality of our creations dinner participation is limited to 34 people. We need a minimum of 24 diners for this event to take place Advance reservation is required. 6.30 pm at the pavilion. See the menu and all the info here
Saturday Sept 25	Hot off the Grill Cook-out at the Pavilion 6.30 pm		Bring your own meats and a dish for all to share. Our very own chef will grill it for you to perfection.
Saturday Sept 25	Trivia Challenge 7.30 pm	Join us at 7:30 pm at the pavilion for a fun trivia quiz
October 2010
Friday Oct 1 - Sunday October 3 1st Oktoberfest Weekend 2010 at Four Paws Kingdom see our 2009 slideshow here
Saturday October 2	Sausage Bobbing in the Dog Parks						Small Dogs 9.00 am Big Dogs 10.00 am
Saturday Oct 2	6. Annual Four Paws Oktoberfest Weekend German Music, German Food and "Gemuetlichkeit" see our 2009 slideshow here	Oktoberfest Dinner once again we'll bring out the goodies: Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, Knockwurst, Brats, Kraut and Red Cabbage, Potato Salad and more... ($13.00 p.p) at 6 pm					click to enlarge
Saturday Oct 2	Oktoberfest Party 7.00 pm	Music, fun, games and authentic German Oktoberfest Atmosphere
Sunday Oct 3	Fall Decoupage Craft Project 9.30 am	Easy to make, impressive to show, fun for everyone! from $6.00 incl. materials
Friday Oct 8 - Monday October 11 2nd Oktoberfest Weekend 2010 at Four Paws Kingdom see our 2009 slideshow here
Saturday October 9	Sausage Bobbing in the Dog Parks						Small Dogs 9.00 am Big Dogs 10.00 am
Saturday Oct 9	6. Annual Four Paws Oktoberfest Weekend German Music, German Food and "Gemuetlichkeit" see our 2009 slideshow here	Oktoberfest Dinner once again we'll bring out the goodies: Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, Knockwurst, Brats, Kraut and Red Cabbage, Potato Salad and more... ($13.00 p.p) at 6 pm					click to enlarge
Saturday Oct 9	Oktoberfest Party 7.00 pm	Music, fun, games and authentic German Oktoberfest Atmosphere
Sunday Oct 10	Fall Decoupage Craft Project 10 am	Easy to make, impressive to show, fun for everyone! from $6.00 incl. materials
Monday Oct 11	Columbus Day
Saturday Oct 16	Obedience Workshop 10.00 am at the pavilion	Free Obedience Training Workshop no experience necessary our trainer is here to work with you. Bring your dogs favorite treats in small soft bits.
Saturday Oct 16	Mediterranean Potluck 6.00 pm		Spanish, Greek, Italian, Croatian or French Cuisine - anything goes!
Saturday October 23 and Sunday October 24	Agility Boot Camp for Beginners		Whether you are new to agility, have never done agility, have done it somewhat and forgotten most, have done an introduction at Four Paws Kingdom, are interested in agility but “afraid” of the commitment, are looking for a new sport you and your canine companion can enjoy, want to get away for a weekend and have lots of fun... If any or all of the above is true for you, well, this is definitely your event! More info here Spectators are welcome!
Saturday October 23	"Hot off the Grill" Potluck 6:00 pm					Bring your own meats plus a dish for all to share. Our very own chef will grill it for you to perfection.
Sunday October 24	At a place where "Camping has Gone to the Dogs" we also have to acknowledge the countless hours of work our hooman Mom's put into the grooming, feeding, walking, bathing, cuddling, training and belly rubbing of their beloved husbands, sorry typo! I mean DOGS! Therefore we are celebrating our women in a week long homage simply called: "Women's Week at Four Paws Kingdom"
Sunday October 24	"Women's Week" Arrival Day					Evening get together at the fireplace 6pm
Monday October 25	Silk Painting Class (morning) Come and paint a beautiful silk sun catcher. You don't need any knowledge, experience or talent - just curiosity. Our resident artist will teach you the ancient art of silk painting. Designs, patterns and all materials provided. $15.00 per piece. Craft-Get-Together (afternoon) Wine Tasting (evening) Everybody brings a bottle of wine of the region they are living
Tuesday October 26	Cooking Class (morning) Our resident chef will share with you some of his best recipes and creations $6.00 for booklet and sampling Girls Potluck Motto: “ Girlfriend Food" (evening)
Wednesday October 26	Hiking with the Dogs (morning) on Four Paws Kingdom Trails Sign up for Healing Touch Sessions with Pat (during the day) (30min session/$20) Scrap booking workshop (afternoon) "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" - Karaoke (evening) liquid encouragement optional!
Thursday October 27	SPA DAY at the Kingdom - treat yourself like a Queen! Our Medical Massage Therapist Jay R. Mee will come to Four Paws. Jay's technique incorporates Swedish massage, deep tissue, and trigger point work which target tension areas and release tight muscles which cause soreness and discomfort. Jay works to release toxins stored deep within the muscles to facilitate overall health and wellness. Jay's style provides an invigorating yet relaxing combination of superficial and deep massage, designed to relieve high-stress areas and provide an overall relaxing experience throughout the body. SPA DAY Special 60min/ $45 (during the day) Also offered: Hand and Foot Paraffin / and Scrubs (starting at $20) Glamour Shot Make-up Seminar (afternoon) Professional Make-up Artist Birgit will show you how to bring your “Inner Beauty” to the outside Girls Night Out to our favorite Italian Restaurant (evening)
Friday October 28	Morning Meditation with Pat (morning) Get ready for a great weekend featuring:
Saturday Oct 30	Costume Contest for Dogs 2.00 pm	followed by our favorite "Bark or Treat Walk" get some doggy cookies ready at your campsite!
Saturday Oct 30	4th Annual RAT PACK Las Vegas Revival Night 6.30 pm					Come and celebrate with us LAS VEGAS Style Let's relive the good old times when Frankie, Dino, Sammy and the rest of the gang painted the town. See what it's all about!
Saturday Oct 30	We’ll start the night with a terrific Italian feast: “The Chairman of the Board Dinner" featuring mouthwatering Shrimp Scampi Fettuccini, succulent charbroiled Chicken Cacciatore sautéed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Prosciutto and Mozzarella plus Frank's own Recipe “Cream of the Crop” Lasagna. Served with Garlic Breadsticks and rounded up by a fabulous dessert of Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream smothered in a Brandied Berry reduction plus complimentary coffee all this for a mere ($13.00 per person) The dinner will be followed by our live Dean Martin Tribute Show with fun and games. A very special night for very special people – you, our campers!
November 2010
Saturday Nov. 6	Mexican Potluck We'll all meet at the pavilion and share some awesome great Mexican fare... 5.00 pm Let's enjoy Enchiladas, Fajitas, Tacos, Tamales, Gorditas, Guacamole, Tostadas and...whatever you can come up with and lots more you can imagine...
Saturday November 13	RV Camp 4 Free! Come and join us for our 2nd Annual Leaf Clean-up Weekend We need volunteers to help us clean-up all the leaves that have given us such a wonderful Fall scenery. Now most of the leaves have reached ground level and need to be moved. That's where we need your help as a volunteer leaf "picker-upper". Help us for 4 hours (per person) on Saturday and stay 2 nights* free! Bring your rakes, your blowers and your enthusiasm. We need to move truckloads of leaves! If you would like to join us as a volunteer leaf cleaner, call us at 828.287.7324 or make your reservation online. (* free nights are Fri 12/ Sat 13 of Nov, 2010) Reserve now and mention "Leaf Clean-up Volunteer" in the comment section. All rental units and cabins are only $65.00/night plus tax (This price is for leaf clean-up volunteers only) First come, first serve! All other restrictions apply. Reserve now and mention "Leaf Clean-up Volunteer" in the comment section.
Saturday Nov. 13	Soup, Stew and Salad Potluck 5.30 pm
Saturday Nov. 20	Free Introduction to Agility 10.00 am			Agility is a competitive sport emphasizing teamwork between the handler and dog as they negotiate a timed series of obstacles. It is open to dogs, of any size or description who are physically and temperamentally suited to the sport. minimum age: 12 months bring small soft treats
Saturday Nov. 20	Asian Potluck 5.30 pm	High Mein and Lo Mein, Kung Pao and Kung Fu, Fried Rice and No Rice a Roni Bring the Chopsticks and an Asian Inspired Dish to Share!
Thursday Nov 25 - Sunday November 28 5th Annual Thanksgiving Weekend at Four Paws Kingdom
Thursday Nov. 25	Moist and tender, home smoked Turkey Breast, juicy maple-glazed spiral cut Honey Ham, mouthwatering Candied Yams with Praline Crust, tasty creamed beans “Grandma Style”, velvety mashed potatoes and homemade Turkey gravy plus Cranberry Sauce, sweet rolls and a variety of delicious pies for Dessert. $13.00 p.p starting at 2.30 pm at the pavilion
Thursday Nov. 25	Doggy Park Meeting 4 pm small dogs 4.30 pm big dogs	Bring your dog(s) for a fun socializing time and ask our resident trainer everything you always wanted to know about training your dog.
Friday Nov. 26	Doggy Fun Fair - a serious "not so serious" event for dogs of all ages. 10 am at the dog park
Friday Nov. 26	"Four Paws End of Season Bingo" 4.00 pm	Benefiting the Four Paws Kingdom Foundation a 501 (C) non-profit foundation
Saturday Nov. 27	Mediterranean Potluck 5.00 pm		Spanish, Greek, Italian, Croatian or French Cuisine - anything goes!
Saturday Nov. 27	followed by our Karaoke and Sing-Along...				...bring your drinks, bring your voice, bring your fans!
Sunday Nov. 28	Wake-up Coffee 9.30 am at the Pavilion	We say goodbye, shed a tear and promise each other to meet again at the Kingdom in 2011
Thanks for looking! Please make your reservations here Rates 2010
Disclaimer: All events subject to change without notice due to inclement weather, (un-) availability of trainers and/or entertainers or lack of participation. Check this page often for updates! For additional information or to get details on the activities, please call us at 828-287-7324