By Heidi Dahms Foster
The most fun on four paws (and two feet!) in Prescott Valley will happen this spring at the 14th annual Woofstock and Adopt-a-Thon.
Woofstock will take place on Saturday, May 31st, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the beautiful lawns of the Prescott Valley Civic Center at 7501 E. Skoog Blvd. The event is hosted by Prescott Dog Magazine and Flagstaff-Sedona Dog Magazine.
Woofstock Events
Your day at Woofstock will be filled with great contests, food trucks, photo booth, raffles, vendors, K9 demos and much more! Check out all of the cute pups up for adoption through local rescues and see if one of them might fill a spot in your heart and home.
Don’t Miss the Contests
Who doesn’t love to show off their talented, beautiful dog? Woofstock contests offer just the right venue to show off your spectacular pet! Dig out your duds from your hippy days, and fashion some for your dog, to enter the Best Psychedelic Dog Costume contest!
If your dog has a great wiggle when it walks, be sure to sign up for the Best Wiggle Butt competition. Show off your dog’s amazing talents in the Best Trick or Talent contest.
Everyone knows their dog is the prettiest or most handsome in the world, so the Best Looking Dog contest is for everyone!
Adoptions
Hundreds of dogs have found their forever homes through the 14 years of Woofstock. If you are looking for a new family member, Woofstock is the place.
A number of local rescues will have all sizes, ages and personalities of great dogs to choose from, and you’ll leave feeling wonderful for giving a deserving pup a great home.
Check out attending rescues and see how you might be able to donate or volunteer.
Vendors
Woofstock features many vendors from veterinarian clinics to dog food and animal art. Many booths have great raffles with prizes you won’t want to miss.
Expand Your Woofstock Weekend
Woofstock is a great time to expand your trip to take in some more dog friendly fun in Prescott Valley and nearby Prescott. From hotels to pet friendly patios at restaurants, dog parks to spectacular trails, you’ll find lots of great experiences to share with your canine companion.
Places to Stay
Dog friendly Prescott Valley hotels include GreenTree Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and La Quinta Inn & Suites. GreenTree and Hampton Inn hotels are located just blocks from the Woofstock location at the Civic Center.
La Quinta Inn & Suites is located 5 miles away on Highway 69. A search for local AirBnB’s will reveal a number of pet friendly options as well.
If you want to bring your home away from home, consider the Fairgrounds RV Park, located at the Yavapai County Fairgrounds on Highway 89A in east Prescott Valley. Features include an on-site management office, full hook up sites, internet, telephone and propane refill station.
The Prescott Valley and Prescott areas feature some trails with spectacular views, and with the area’s beautiful climate, a day on the trails can be a wonderful experience with your pet.
Pet Friendly Places to Dine
Jen’s Seventh Ave Café is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch, with a patio where dogs are welcome. 6800 E State Rte 69, Prescott Valley
Superb Food Company: Casual meals with a patio where you can enjoy your food with your pet. 4700 N Stillwell Pkwy, Prescott Valley
Back Burner Family Restaurant: Family-friendly atmosphere with a patio where dogs are welcome. 8400 E Long Mesa Dr, Prescott Valley
COLT Grill, BBQ & Spirits: Great barbecue with a pet friendly patio. 2970 Park Ave, Prescott Valley
Trails
The Glassford Summit Trail makes its way more than 900 feet up the side of Glassford Hill, an extinct volcano. At the top, you’ll have a breathtaking 360-degree view of Prescott Valley, the Mingus Mountain and Bradshaw ranges, and the San Francisco Peaks to the north. This is considered a bit more challenging hike because of the steep climb to the top. Be sure to bring extra water for you and your pup.
Fain Park south of Highway 69 features the Cavalry Trail, a nice hike in the Lynx Creek canyon area with a view of Fain Lake.
This is a historic mining area with a 100-year-old dam, a canyon overlook and mining equipment exhibits. It’s also an Important Birding Area, so you may spot a number of songbirds, ducks and a bald eagle or two.
Iron King/Peavine Trail
The Iron King Trail begins west of the Santa Fe Loop in Prescott Valley, and connects to the Peavine Trail, a mostly flat, 7-mile trail that takes a little over two hours to complete. This is a great trail for a hike with your favorite dog. Dogs must be on a leash. The Iron King Trail to Peavine Trail follows an abandoned railroad line through some truly beautiful scenery, including the Prescott Dells area and Watson Lake.
Prescott Valley Multi-Use Path System
Prescott Valley has invested in a multi-use path system in areas throughout the Town. The surfaced paths run from .5 to more than 4 miles, and are great for a short walk with your pet. Many feature benches to rest along the way. Visit prescottvalley-az.gov and search trails for a detailed map.
Parks
Prescott Valley has 26 parks, and most have easy walking paths with a view, suitable for a great stroll with your dog. Remember that outside the Dog Park at Mountain Valley Park, dogs must be on leash. Mountain Valley Park and Bob Edwards Park are closest to downtown and the Woofstock venue.
The remaining parks are located throughout the Town and feature great opportunities to relax, enjoy beautiful scenery, or walk your dog.
Prescott Valley Civic Center
The Prescott Valley Civic Center, home of Woofstock, features several acres of great lawns, and is surrounded by a multi-use walking path. The town center is filled with shade trees, so your Woofstock visit will be comfortable for you and your pet.
Don’t forget to check out the Civic Center’s extensive display of public art while you walk your pet and enjoy Woofstock.
Mountain Valley Park
Mountain Valley Park is a 69-acre park and sports complex in the center of Prescott Valley.
The park features an extensive surfaced walking path, and is adjacent to the Urban Forest/Yavapai Lakes, where you can enjoy cool trees, wildlife and the extension of the walking paths that circle the park.
This park also includes the Prescott Valley Dog Park if you’d like to let your dog off leash in the contained area.
Bob Edwards Park is just north of the Civic Center and also features a large grass area and ramada with a surfaced walking trail.
Resources
Prescott Valley Town Government, Trail Maps and Parks Information: prescottvalley-az.gov
Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce–Things to Do, Places to Shop and Visit: pvchamber.org
ExplorePVAZ website – More To Do and See: tinyurl.com/4vnb7e4e
