Thank You!
FSK Lions Club wishes to thank our 2025 sponsors, exhibitors, media partners, participants, judges, speakers, district Lions leaders, Downtown Frederick Partnership, Megan Purtell Photography, Frederick City Rec Department, Libertytown/Unionville Lions Club and Visit Frederick for helping to make our 2025 event our biggest and best ever!
We had nearly 100 dogs and doggy-parents, 54 vendors, and 500 or so spectators enjoy our event.
Please save the date for our 7th annual Canines on the Creek in 2026 — Saturday, October 24, 2026.
2025 WINNERS
After the parade around Carroll Creek, twelve winners received prizes provided by our wonderful supporters:
Best owner / dog themed costume
1st: Chris Norwood and Grizzly: Theme: Pan Am stewardess and pilot
2nd: Laurene Carlisle and Indy: Theme: Queen of Hearts and deck of cards
3rd: Whitney Campbell and Princess Sparkles: Theme: Bees
Best small-breed costume
1st: Courtney and Jeremy Hughes and Stick: Cerberus (the three-headed dog in mythology)
2nd: Cyndi Collins and Sookie: Hot Dog
3rd: Sydney Kubic and Ruby: Toto in basket
Best medium-breed costume
1st: Adrienne Edgell and Poppy: Dawn of the Dead
2nd: Tracy Hinds and Ashbie: Big Bad Wolf
3rd: Michelle and Fred Kim and Maddie, Nala and Frankie: the Pope and his Cardinals
Best large-breed costume
1st: Blake Shepard and Ichigo: A Cheetah
2nd: Hanna Newton and Franklin Underwood and Magnus and Zoltan: The Addams Family — Uncle Fester, Cousin It, Wednesday and Thing
3rd: Lacey Gordon and Nash: Beauty and the Beast
“Pup”-arazzi
Please take a look at the 2025 photos provided by our official photographer, Megan Purtell Photography.
2025 Sponsors
CARE Veterinary Center — located on Rt 40, is the preferred provider for specialty and emergency services in the tri-state area.
Phone: (301) 662-2273
Frederick Foot and Ankle — located at 141 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 170, is dedicated to improving your quality of life by focusing on your lower extremity health and function. We provide medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle and soft tissue of the lower leg.
Phone: (301) 668-9707
Frederick Veterinary Center — is a full-service AAHA-accredited Companion Animal Hospital located at 7421 Grove Road in Frederick. We are committed to providing your pets with top quality veterinary care.
Phone: (301) 694-8015
Greenbriar Veterinary Hospital & Luxury Pet Resort — located at 3051 Thurston Road near Urbana, provides primary care for dogs and cats, resort services including boarding and daycare for various pets, grooming, spa services, and canine training. We also offer emergency and urgent care for current clients during business hours—please call ahead.
Phone: (301) 874-8880
HOTWORX Yoga — Frederick (Bottling Plant)
24 hour infrared fitness studio. Virtually instructed infrared sauna workouts. We offer 15 minute HIIT and 30 minute Isometric sessions.
Phone: (301) 606-8688
Kline’s Dog Walking Services — We offer walking service Mon-Sat for your furry friends. With years of experience you can be sure your pets are in safe and reliable hands. We will make sure your dog is safe, happy, and comfortable during their walks.
Phone: (301) 639-4638
Linganore Veterinary Clinic — located at 11717 Old National Pike, has provided you and your pets with the peace-of-mind of expert veterinary care since 1988. As a full-service animal hospital, you will get comprehensive wellness care, as well as on-site hospital services and diagnostics.
Phone: (301) 865-0022
Logic Ops, LLC — Information Technology Services, Consulting, Website Design, Website Hosting, Online Services Management and Network Security Services.
Voice/Text: (240) 385-9525
Maryland Vision Center — Board-certified ophthalmologists and eye surgeons serving Frederick.
Phone: (240) 575-9580
Minuteman Press, Frederick — located at 605 N Bentz Street, Suite 105, Frederick, MD 21701. We Design, Print & Promote… You!
Phone: (301) 695-3225
West Frederick Veterinary Hospital — located at 6902 Bowers Road, Frederick, MD, provides care to small companion animals in Frederick County and the surrounding communities. Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients, while offering the best possible service to our clients.
Phone: (301) 473-4478
Keysville Mobile Veterinary Service — Located at 7107 Keysville Road in Keymar, MD, delivers quality, low-stress pet care—literally. Our practice brings the advances of modern pet care to the pets and pet owners who need them right into their homes.
Phone: (443) 340-5080
Heritage Animal Hospital — located at 10 W Crum Rd, Walkersville, MD, is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for all our patients.
Phone: (301) 898-5040
2025 Exhibitors
Beasts of Parrotdise, Mount Airy, MD
Blockhead Barkery, Frederick, MD
Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital, Buckeystown, MD
Camp Bow Wow, Frederick, MD
Care Veterinary Center, Fredrick, MD
Catoctin Kennel Club, Jefferson, MD
CHAAMP Malamute Rescue, Gettysburg, PA
City Rec. Department, Frederick, MD
Confetti Dogs, Frederick, MD
Classy Cuts Pet Grooming, Middletown
Creekside Canine Training, Frederick, MD
DG Paws & Swag, Baltimore, MD
Dog Training with Lisa, Frederick, MD
Doodle Club Bakery, Brunswick, MD
Doody Calls, Frederick, MD
Dottie’s Day Trippers Pet Taxi Services, Frederick, MD
Downtown Dog, Frederick, MD
DPSCS Dog Program/American Vetdogs, Hagerstown, MD
Dream Catcher Designs, Frederick, MD
Edward Jones, Frederick, MD
Fluent Dog Training, Ijamsville, MD
Frederick County Humane Society, Frederick, MD
Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter, Frederick, MD
Frederick Veterinary Center, Frederick, MD
Girl Scouts of the National Capital Area, Frederick, MD
Greenbriar Vet Hospital & Boarding Resort, Frederick, MD
Hair N Dipity Pet Salon, Frederick, MD
Harper’s Place, Waldorf, MD
Healing Touch Chiropractic, Frederick, MD
HOTWORX, Frederick, MD
Huzella Vet Services, Frederick, MD
Kalyn’s Crafted Creations, Hedgesville, WV
The Leaf Program, Inc., New Market, MD
Linganore Vet Clinic, Frederick, MD
Love Paws Animal Rescue, Frederick, MD
Market America/Shop.com, Frederick, MD
Maryland Insurance Administration, Baltimore, MD
Maryland Vision Center, Frederick, MD
Megan Purtell Photography, Frederick, MD
Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, Rockville, MD
Northrop Realty, Frederick, MD
Pet and Home Care/The Green Canine, Frederick
Partner Vet Emergency & Specialty Center, Frederick, MD
Pumpkin Pet Insurance, Hagerstown, MD
Shepsky and Company, Hagerstown, MD
Street Dog Coalition, Silver Spring, MD
Sunny Day Rescue, Mount Airy, MD
Texas Roadhouse, Frederick, MD
Thrive Pet Healthcare, Frederick, MD
Twister Ivy, Frederick, MD
Vet Urgency/Blue Pearl Vet, Frederick, MD
Wags for Hope, Frederick, MD
Walkersville Vet Clinic, Walkersville, MD
Yellow Springs Vet Clinic, Frederick, MD
Media Partners
City of Frederick
Downtown Frederick Partnership
Frederick Magazine
Frederick News Post
Key 103 and 106.9 The Eagle
Minuteman Press, Frederick, MD
Visit Frederick
Welcome!
FSK Lions Club
Presents the 6th Annual
CANINES ON THE CREEK
Doggy Parade and Halloween-Themed Costume Contest!!
Exhibitors and Demonstrations!!
* Dress up you and your pooch in your best Halloween get up!
* RAIN or SHINE!
Saturday, October 25, 2025 @ 12-5 pm (Costume Contest & Parade @ 2:30 pm)
Carroll Creek Linear Park Amphitheater
Costume Contest Registration Fee: $25 per Dog in Advance; $35 at the event.
Register:
Registration begins August 2025.
Still two ways to pay:
- Mail check or money order to the Lions PO Box up until Oct. 18.
- Credit card payment please go to Square.
Online payment can only be accepted until 5:00 pm, Thursday, Oct. 23. After that, payment must be made in person at the event for an additional $10 fee. Cut off is 2:00 pm, Sat., Oct 25. Participants cannot be accepted after that time.
- Contact Gary Bennett with any questions at 301-606-3012 or gabennett01@comcast.net
Proceeds benefit Lions Club Leader Dogs for the BlindTM and Lions Clubs charities.
Donations welcome!
Judging Categories:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
- Best small breed costume (under 25 lbs.)
- Best medium breed costume (25 – 50 lbs.)
- Best large breed costume (over 50 lbs.)
- Best owner and dog themed costume (any size)
Judges will be looking for originality with extra points for homemade costumes.
Dogs must be well behaved, on leash and up to date on vaccinations, at time of registration.
EXHIBITORS NEEDED!
FSK Lions Club wishes to attract a limited number of exhibitors to make this event special and unforgettable for pet owners!
Perfect for pet supply stores, trainers, veterinarians, doggy day cares, and groomers.
Fee: $80 *
* Provide your own table
* Display your wares to highly engaged pet owners along Carroll Creek.
* Rain or Shine!
Arrange to exhibit/get more information by calling Lion Gary Bennett at 301-606-3012 or emailing gabennett01@comcast.net
Exhibitors receive:
- 10 x 10 ft space in proximity to stage in order of payment (You must provide your own tables/canopy/tent — event is rain or shine)
- Access to hundreds of engaged, happy dog owners and spectators in a beautiful outdoor setting
- Ability to provide prizes to winners to shine an extra spotlight on your business
- Shout out on website and social media
Register
Registration begins August 2025.
Still two ways to pay:
- Mail check or money order to the Lions PO Box up until Oct. 18.
- Credit card payment please go to Square.
Donations welcome, too!
SPONSORS
Become a sponsor for the premier doggy-related event of the year!
Just $175!
Sponsors receive:
- Four doggy Halloween parade and costume contest registrations
- Sign at registration table and judge’s table
- Company logo and shout out on website and social media
- Announcement at event
- A table at the event if wanted
Registrations begin August 2025.
Still two ways to pay:
- Mail check or money order to the Lions PO Box up until Oct. 18.
- Credit card payment please go to Square.
Questions: Gary Bennett gabennett01@comcast.net or 301-606-3012.
All proceeds benefit Lions Club Leader Dog Program and other Lions Clubs charities.
“Pup”-arazzi
Please take a look at the 2025 Photo Gallery provided by our official photographer, Megan Purtell Photography.
