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The Humane Society of Davie County (HSDC) will hold a meet and greet event at the amphitheater during the annual Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival near Mocksville on Sept. 14.

Although pets are prohibited at the festival, HSDC foster parents will be permitted to introduce guests to adoptable dogs and cats in the amphitheater area. Foster dogs will be crated or leashed at all times, and cats will be in towers.

“We will also provide information on how to become active with HSDC through volunteering and fostering,” said HSDC Vice President Jennifer McBride.

How did the pet-and-festival partnership come about?

“Three of us who work with Carolina Bible Camp lost longtime pets within a few months of each other,” said Festival Director Lisa Brewer. “An anonymous donor decided to sponsor this vendor booth in memory of BooneDoggie, Doodle, and Ellay. We hope everyone at the festival takes time to visit with a potential new furry family member and support the Humane Society of Davie County while having a great day at Carolina Bible Camp.

“I’d like to add that we are grateful to the Humane Society of Davie County for the work they do, and for their CBC auction donation of a ticket for one car entry to their November ‘Paws in the Park’ event at Tanglewood,” Brewer said.

Although no same-day adoptions will be permitted, adoption information will be available. Expected adoptable pets include dogs Paul and Honey, and cats Tigger, Trista, and Shadow, and maybe more.

Tickets for the all-volunteer produced festival are $20 in advance; $25 at the gate. Children under 12 are admitted free.

The lineup includes Entertainer of the Year Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, Entertainer of the Year The Kody Norris Show, old-time singer and dancer the Martha Spencer Band, North Carolina favorites None of the Above, and young family band The Biscuit Eaters.

The festival, the 2019 and 2021 winner of the statewide Carolina’s Finest “Best Festival” award offers free kids’ activities, food, crafts, and art vendors, a silent auction, coffee cafe, and home-baked goods. The Swicegood Group sponsors The Pickers’ Place for those who bring their instruments, and AGAPE of NC once again will sponsor the Kids’ Activities tent and Nappin’ Cabin for parents and sleepy young guests.

The festival gates open at 10 a.m. Parking is free. Handicapped parking and assistance is available for guests with special needs.                                                                                                   Children under 12 are admitted free. Lunch is served on the grounds for an additional charge. No alcohol, no coolers, no pets. Bring your own chair. The festival will be held rain or shine. Professional grade tents will help keep guests comfortable.

Festival proceeds benefit the camp’s scholarship and capital development funds. No child has been turned away from xamp due to an inability to pay.

Carolina Bible Camp & Retreat Center is at 1988 Jericho Church Road, Mocksville. Contact Brewer at (336) 262-6325 or spchwoman@aol.com.