DogFest 2011 Scheduled in FishHawk Oct. 16

Do you have a top dog?

Then here's an event for you.

Aliquity, an organization that raises funds for nonprofit community causes, will host its 2011 DogFest Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the future site of the Starling Clubhouse on Starling Crossing Drive in FishHawk Ranch.

Aliquity is currently seeking sponsors and vendors for the event. Anyone interested can visit Aliquity's website and fill out an online application.

Last year's DogFest attracted several hundred people who came together to show off their dogs, interact with local vendors and raise funds for pet-related causes. Aliquity expects this year's event to be even bigger.

Sponsorships are due by Sept. 30. The $1,000 Top Dog sponsors will have their company's logos on the event T-shirts, their name and logo in all news and media releases relating to the event, prime vendors locations, the inclusion of promo items in goodie bags, a company listing on the prgram, sponsorship recogntion on Aliquity's website and the opportunity to have two 30-second "commercials" during the event.

Other sponsorship levels include a Lead Dog sponsorship for $200, which includes prime vendor locations, names and logos on all media releases, the inclusion of promos in the goodie bag, a listing on the program, sponsorship recognition on the website and the opportunity to have one 30-second "commercial" during the event.

 Or businesses can be a Best of Show vendor for $75, which includes a 12- by 12-foot vendor space and recognition during the event. Nonprofits and government agencies are entitled to vendor space for $25.

In addition to vendor displays, DogFest will include music, food, drinks, contests, demonstrations, samples and raffle prizes.

Prizes will be given for the best costume, cutest puppy and owner/dog look-alikes.

Aliquity hosts events that focus on connecting business owners to their communities, while supporting local charities.

Business  owners may pay a vendor fee to have a presence at an Aliquity event, or  become an Aliquity Community Partner, and participate in all Aliquity events without a vendor fee.

Annual events hosted by Aliquity include DogFest, the Jingle Run at Bell Creek and a Chili Fest. Because  Aliquity is a 501(c)3 corporation, all donations to Aliquity are tax deductible. Aliquity also welcomes volunteers to help with its events, and can certify service hours for students.

For more information, email dottie@aliquity.com or call 813-230-4179.