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One could say Haverhill’s Woofstock was unleashed Saturday as an extended community took part in demonstrations, contests, dog fun and games, shopping on behalf of beloved pets and more.
This year, Woofstock also celebrated seven-year-old Pax Harris of Rhode Island with its first Youth Entrepreneur Spotlight. Founder and Producer Cyndie Morgan explained Pax’s mom reached out to her.
“She says, ‘My son is seven years old. He has started his own dog treat business called Pax’s Barkery and he would like to come in as a vendor.’ And, that mom in me and producer in me said, ‘Oh, no, no, no. I don’t want him to come as a vendor. I want him to come as a youth entrepreneur and we’re going to spotlight him,’” she said.
Pax went on to taste test his treats, made with oats and pumpkin, with dozens of four-footed friends.
Kasey Armstrong, executive affairs officer for State Auditor Diana DiZoglio presented Pax with a citation, recognizing him as Wooftsock’s Youth Entrepreneur and thanking him for sharing his “ideas and innovations.”
Armstrong also presented a citation to hosts Chris and Marlene Stasinos of Chris’ Farm Stand “for integral contributions to the community through local agriculture and the support of small businesses” and “for making Chris’ Farm Stand the home of Haverhill’s Woofstock.”
Among other highlights were vendor booths with a variety of dog wares, food trucks, “Sit. Stay. Honor” memorial area, Pet Costume Contest, live music from Rear Window 5,000-ball, ball-pit where dogs could play and more.
A pup keeps a colorful ball in the air at the 5,000-ball, ball-pit during Woofstock. (WHAV News photograph.)