Faithful Friends: Community Dog Day At Norman Rockwell Museum

Join us for a Community Dog Day inspired by Norman Rockwell and his love for dogs. This event is Free!

Enjoy dog demonstrations, themed activities all day, therapy dog story time, raffles & prizes, caricatures, and opportunities to show off your Faithful Friends! Meet dog-loving Berkshire businesses and find dog-themed merchandise.

We are pleased to partner with the Great Barrington Kennel Club (GBKC) & Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) for this fun day!

RSVP to be entered to win a free dual plus membership Norman Rockwell Museum, with reciprocal admission to thousands of other museum across the country, and a special dog-themed gift bag!

11:30am – 12:00pm: Rockwell Dog Show
Arrive ten minutes prior to fill out an entry ticket for your dog’s category.
Prizes for: Most Rockwellian Dog, Best Smile, Dog-Owner Look-Alike, Dog with the Waggiest Tail

Canine Good Citizenship Demonstration: A 10-skill Certification that teaches good manners essential for any dog, and responsible dog ownership practices.
Scent Work – The Nose Knows!  The sport that celebrates the joy of sniffing! Learn how to turn your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game.
Trick Dog Paw-ty! Is your dog the entertainment at every party? GBKC & BHS trainers demonstrate the various Tricks your dog can learn and show off yours!
Rally Obstacle Course  A fun family sport to show off you and your dogs’ teamwork! Navigate a course side by side, doing tricks along the way and avoiding distractions.
Meet the Breeds at the Great Barrington Kennel Club Tent!

This event will be held outside, rain or shine, on the Norman Rockwell Museum campus. Please bring dogs who are comfortable around large groups of people and other dogs, and always keep them leashed on a non-retractable lead. This event is fully outdoors, please enjoy the grounds with your faithful friends, and refrain from leaving pets unattended in vehicles.

Dogs with an AKC registration can receive titles for Trick and Scent Work at the Great Barrington Kennel Club Tent after participating in each area trial.