I hope I don't offend anyone here because I know there are lots of people who love this event, but I was disappointed! I was only there for the day and I didn't have my dogs with me so maybe I have a different view, but I thought it was waaay too spread out to be much fun. Vendors are set up pretty much anywhere they can find a spot at a decent price to rent - in condos, hotel rooms, the fire station, etc. Honestly, I was glad I didn't have my dogs with me as they would have been miserable either having to wait in the car as we drove from place to place or being cramped in tiny hotel rooms with merchandise and a bunch of other people/dogs. I heard lots of frustrated voices as people tried to navigate in tight spots dragging their poor dogs along. I think in its hay day Dewey was probably a fabulous event, but in my opinion those days are over - and I also overheard many people with the same sentiments.
I am still very glad that I went because I've always wanted to check it out and there were a few vendors there that I don't see all the time at other events so I picked up a few neat items like the tree skirt, a garden rock, and a new Linda K. Evans print (pictured below). Next year, I think I will set my sights on a another event though...I've heard great things are Beach Bound Hounds in SC and Grapehounds NY!
There are actually 38 "hidden" greyhounds in this print - can you find them all?
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I've always wanted to attend Dewey even though it's so far from where we live. Its achieved an almost legendary standing in the greyhound rescue world. Glad you shared your thoughts so we didn't waste a lot of money and time.
I think we'll stick with Sandy Paws. Sandy Paws organizers must have heard the same feedback from many other Dewey attendees. Here's what they've put on their website for 2013, "It is our goal to make the weekend fun and have all the venues conveniently located with out a lot of driving between locations."
I really like the items you brought home - especially the rock.
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