Never Leave a Basset Behind!
We can't wait to meet everyone again in 2023! We plan to gather at the large pavilion at Fowler Park in Cumming, Georgia. All proceeds will directly benefit our homeless Bassets.
- WHEN - Saturday, November 4, 2023 • 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
- WHERE - Fowler Park, The Large Pavilion • Cumming, Georgia.
- WHY - Fun, fellowship, and FUNdraising for Georgia's homeless hounds!
Food Trucks
Once again this year, we'll have a variety of food trucks to choose from - no pot luck! Bottled water will be available.
Activities
Raffle
Our Bash Raffle is our largest Bash fundraiser! Do you have an item or experience to donate? No item is too small because we create all sorts of themed gift-baskets. Can't think of anything? We've got you covered with our Amazon Wish List!
Have something else in mind? Complete our donation form and a volunteer will follow-up with you!
Games
We will play What Won't That Hound Eat?, hold our Longest Ears Contest and Costume Contest, and your hound can participate in the Obstacle Course!
Memorial
At our Memorial Service, we'll remember bassets who've gone to the Rainbow Bridge since our last Basset Bash in 2022.
Shopping
Bash attendees love to shop, and we plan to have a variety vendors at our event! If you'd like to bring your tent/table and be a Bash Vendor, we'd love to have you!
Vet Services
Riverside Animal Hospital will be at the Bash to offer nail trims, discount vaccinations, and microchipping. BHRG chips all of our foster hounds and we definitely recommend you chip your hounds, too! Don't forget to bring an extra check or cash!
Volunteers Needed
With 400+ expected to attend the Bash, we need a LOT of help! Manning registration & check-in, game sign ups, selling raffle tickets, set-up and clean up, are just a few of the jobs!
Bash Registration
So that we have an accurate count of attendees, we ask everyone (even sponsors) to register for the Bash.
$12 per person ($25 at the door). No charge for children under 10.
Deadline to register is:
- Online - Time-stamped October 28th
- By Mail - Post-marked October 28th
Event Merchandise
Long and short-sleeved tees, sweatshirts, and zippered hoodies are available to order NOW and options can be viewed on the ordering website.
We don't order extras so get yours now. Or it will be too late! Deadline to order is September 27th!
To order by mail, please print and complete the form below and follow the instructions on the form.
Become a 2023 Bash Sponsor!
You or your business can become a 2023 Basset Bash sponsor! Help underwrite the cost of the event and feel good helping Georgia's homeless hounds.
You will receive recognition at the event, on our website, in our newsletter, and in our dedicated Facebook group. And you'll receive free admission to the Bash!
Six levels of sponsorship are available.
- Basset Hero - $5,000
- Rescuer - $2,500
- Transporter - $1,000
- Foster - $500
- Supporter - $250
- Friend - $100
