Welcome!
FSK Lions Club
Presents the 7th Annual
CANINES ON THE CREEK
Doggy Parade and Halloween-Themed Costume Contest!!
Exhibitors and Demonstrations!!
NEW THIS YEAR: Free information session on pet insurance at the C. Burr Artz Library from 12:30 – 1:30 pm provided by Maryland Insurance Administration. Get the flyer! Sign up!
* Dress up you and your pooch in your best Halloween get up!
* RAIN or SHINE!
Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 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 1, 2026.
Still two ways to pay:
- Mail check or money order to the Lions PO Box up until Oct. 17.
- Credit card payment please go to Square.
Online payment can only be accepted until 5:00 pm, Thursday, Oct. 22. After that, payment must be made in person at the event for an additional $10 fee. Cut off is 2:00 pm, Sat., Oct 24. 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: $85 *
* Provide your own table/canopy/tent.
* Display your wares to highly engaged pet owners along Carroll Creek.
* Rain or Shine!
* Exhibitors will be placed on the creek in the best areas in order of registration.
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 1, 2026.
Still two ways to pay:
- Mail check or money order to the Lions PO Box up until Oct. 17.
- Credit card payment please go to Square.
Donations welcome, too!
SPONSORS
Become a sponsor for the premier doggy-related event of the year!
Just $200!
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.
- Exhibit space at the event if wanted – 10 x 10 ft space in proximity to stage in order of registrations (You must provide your own tables/canopy/tent — event is rain or shine).
Registrations begin August 1, 2026.
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.
2026 Sponsors
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
Logic Ops, LLC — Information Technology Services, Consulting, Website Design, Website Hosting, Online Services Management and Network Security Services.
Voice/Text: (240) 385-9525
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
Maryland Insurance Administration — Baltimore, MD. The Administration’s goal is to provide efficient, effective service to both the consumers of insurance products and the insurance industry in Maryland.
Phone: (410) 468-2000 or 1-800-492-6116 (toll free)
Woofin’ It Dog Walking Services — Frederick, MD. We offer Frederick’s finest dog walking and pet sitting services. Our team is pet owners, rescuers and committed pet lovers, carefully vetted, then bonded and insured by Pet Care Insurance.
Phone: (240) 626-8838
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
Real Clean Solutions — Frederick, MD. With over 10 years of experience in residential and commercial cleaning, our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with a clean and healthy environment.
Phone: (240) 483-6214
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
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
Minuteman Press, Frederick — located at 605 N Bentz Street, Suite 105, Frederick, MD 21701. We Design, Print & Promote… You!
Phone: (301) 695-3225
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
Central Dawgma — located at 1202 East Patrick Street, we provide a self-serve dog wash with eco-friendly shampoos and conditioners that are all-natural, safe and effective and the highest quality and variety of foods and accessories available for your pet.
Phone: (301) 846-7771
Jefferson Vet Hospital — located at 3850 Roundtree Road in Jefferson, Maryland, we offer the best quality veterinary medicine available. Our experienced vets provide compassionate care in a brand new, state of the art 6,300 square foot animal hospital.
Phone: (301) 473-4111
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
Samson Properties, Debbie Hugo, Realtor® — Discover a place you’ll love to live. “You go with Hugo.”
(301) 882-8710
Valley Vet Hospital — located at 4315 Old National Pike in Middletown, Valley Vet is dedicated to providing quality veterinary care to the Middletown, Frederick, Hagerstown and surrounding areas.
(301) 371-7700
Old Farm Vet Hospital — located at 100 Tuscanny Drive, we’ve proudly served the greater Frederick area since 2000. Old Farm Veterinary Hospital is a place where you can be comfortable, cared for, and confident that your pet is receiving the best care.
(301) 846-9988
2026 Exhibitors
Beast Eats, Mount Airy, MD
Blockhead Barkery, Frederick, MD
Brew and Bark, Frederick, MD
Buckeystown Vet Hospital, Buckeystown, MD
Camp Bow Wow, Frederick, MD
Campbell Shepard Photography, Frederick, MD
Care Vet Center, Frederick, MD
Catoctin Kennel Club, Jefferson, MD
Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Protection, Gettysburg, PA
Chloe Cares Pet Care & Wellness, Frederick, MD
City Rec Department, Frederick, MD
Confetti Dogs, Frederick, MD
Creekside Canine Training, Frederick, MD
Crowley’s Canine Academy, Frederick, MD
DG Paws & Swag, Baltimore, MD
Dog Training with Lisa, Frederick, MD
Dottie’s Day Trippers, Brunswick, MD
DreamCatcher Design, Frederick, MD
Edward Jones, Frederick, MD
Fido Fit Gym, Frederick, MD
Fluent Dog Training, Ijamsville, MD
Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter, Frederick, MD
Frederick Vet Center, Frederick, MD
Good Sport Dog Training, Martinsburg, WV
Go Team Therapy Dogs, Frederick, MD
Greenbriar Vet Hospital & Luxury Pet Resort, Urbana, MD
Hair N Dipity Pet Salon, Frederick, MD
Healing Touch Chiropractic, Frederick, MD
Hotworx, Frederick, MD
Jefferson Vet Hospital, Jefferson, MD
K-9 Lifesavers, Frederick, MD
Kline’s Dog Walking Services, Frederick, MD
Linganore Vet Clinic, New Market, MD
Love Paws Animal Rescue, Frederick, MD
Maryland Insurance Administration, Baltimore, MD
Megan Purtell Photography, Frederick, MD
Metropolitan Baltimore Doberman Pinscher Club, Rosedale, MD
Partner Vet Emergency & Specialty Center, Frederick, MD
Pet and Home Care and Green Canine, Urbana, MD
Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, Rockville, MD
Real Clean Solutions, Frederick, MD
Samson Properties, Debbie Hugo, Realtor, Frederick, MD
Scoopers Dog Waste Removal, Boonsboro, MD
Texas Roadhouse, Frederick, MD
The LEAF Program, Still Pond, MD
The Neutral Dog, Middletown, MD
The Soda Social, Frederick, MD
Village Vet of Urbana, Urbana, MD
Woofies of Frederick, Emmitsburg, MD
Woofin’ It Dog Walking Services, 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
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.
“Pup”-arazzi
Please take a look at the 2025 Photo Gallery provided by our official photographer, Megan Purtell Photography.
