Where:
Bull Run Regional Park
7700 Bull Run Dr
Centreville, VA
Driving Directions
Contact:
Sandy Morris
Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc.
bichonbash.marylandbichonrescue@yahoo.com
Have questions? E-mail us at above address.
If you need to register more than 3 dogs, e-mail the requested information for the additional dogs to the address above. Thank you!
Capitol Bichon Bash
Join us for a hair-raising great time!
Don't miss out!
The Bash is held Rain or Shine
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Schedule appointments now through Steve.
2 PM - 2:30 PM
ASK THE VET
Stop by our "Ask the Vet" tables and see Dr. Voell of Pender
Veterinary Centre of Virginia and Dr. Cardella of Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Maryland! Both of these wonderful vets have treated many of our rescue dogs, and having graciously offered to answer your questions!
All door prizes are gift baskets valued at $75-$150
Bichon Rescue when you pre-paid your registration.
More tickets can be purchased at the Bash.
To pay, click here for pre-payment form
(The pre-payment form isn't interactive so download & print to submit)
Pre-pay with VISA or MasterCard (by fax, phone, or mail)
or send check with completed Pre-Payment Form.
Submission instructions are at top of the form.
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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
We can't have a Bash without help from many!
If you can help, please contact Steve!
Volunteer Activities on Day of Bash
Set up Temporary Fencing**
Set up Boutique
Work at Registration
Work in Boutique
Gatekeeper
"Runners" (help where needed)
Clean up Pavilions & fenced-in areas
Pack up Boutique items
Remove fencing
** In order for the dogs to run free, we set up a secure fenced-in area for the Bash.
We need 8-10 STRONG volunteers to help set up the fencing. This requires a commitment to be at the Bash site by 8 AM on Sun. morning.
We'll bring the supplies-you just need to bring the manpower
(and we recommend you bring work gloves).
Day Before Bash
Assist Jill Siegel at home in Rockville loading up "Boutique" van
Please volunteer !
Tell us the volunteer activities you prefer as well as the times
you'll be available. Each shift is 1 hour so everyone will
still have time to enjoy the Bash! Please e-mail Steve here!
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- The minimum donation is $10.00 per person 12 years old & older; $5.00 for those 5-11 years, and none for those under 5 years. Pre-payment of the donation & pre-registration are required.
- There is a $4 discounted parking fee per vehicle for attendees that live in locations other than Alexandria, Arlington, City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, Falls Church and Loudoun County. Pay as you enter the park. Tell attendant you are going to Pavilion #1.
- Bichons only, please.
- All pets must be current on their vaccinations. If your bichon needs a bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine, it takes 2 weeks to get to full efficacy -- so please get it ASAP.
- No male dogs over 5 months old that have not been neutered.
- Female dogs in heat should be left at home.
- The Park is very strict about its leash law, so bring a leash with you & YOU MUST use it whenever your dog is outside the fenced area (PARK MANAGEMENT WILL BE WATCHING FOR THIS!)
- Bring a picnic lunch for you & your family to enjoy.
- Bottled water & canned soda will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to Rescue. Homemade desserts are provided at no charge.
- Please bring an adequate supply of poop bags.
- Watering stations will be available for the dogs.
- Please bring lawn chairs- there are plenty of shady places to sit. Some seating is available inside the pavilion but you may want to sit closer to presentation areas.
- In order to be able to return to the park in the future, we must be diligent in cleaning up after our bichons & properly dispose of trash.
- NO SMOKING within the fenced-in area. Properly dispose of cigarettes if smoking in other areas of the park where allowed.
- CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS PROHIBITED. This policy will be strictly enforced.
You must pre-register AND pre-pay to attend!
Please Note: The Bash is a Rain or Shine event, but unforeseen circumstances may arise so please check back for updates.
This page, our regular website (http://www.BichonBash.com) and e-mail
are our only means to reach you.
IMPORTANT:
Read the Assumption of Risk below before you register.
Please note that registration is not complete
until payment has been received.
If your payment is not paid within 5 days of completing your online registration you may lose your "space". We're expecting a sold out event, so don't delay in registering & submitting payment!
Out of town guests: The Manassas Red Roof Inn is just 10 minutes from the Bash site. This is a Pet Friendly hotel, with no charge for 1 pet.
For those traveling by RV: The Greenville Farm Campground
in Haymarket, VA is nearby.
Assumption of Risk
By attending the Capitol Bichon Bash (Bash), I agree to the following:
1. To release and hold harmless Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc., its agents, employees and directors, for any and all claims of liability and damages, including reasonable attorney fees, from any injury, property damage, loss, claim, or expense that may occur to me while attending the Capitol Bichon Bash;
2. Should I choose to attend the Capitol Bichon Bash with my dog(s) and should any injury occur to any person, other animal or property as a result of the behavior of my dog(s) at the Bash, whether expected or unexpected, regardless of the stimulus for the behavior (i.e., animal's spontaneous conduct, the conduct of another animal, the conduct of any person or thing, or a combination of any of these things), I will be solely liable and be held responsible for any injury or property damage that results there from (including reasonable attorneys fees) and that I will indemnify, hold harmless, protect and defend Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc., its agents, employees and directors, for any and all claims of liability and damages, including reasonable attorney fees, from any injury, property damage, loss, claim, or expense resulting from the behavior of my animal(s);
3. To report any and all such injuries immediately to Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc.;
4. That in bringing my pet(s) to the Capitol Bichon Bash, I understand that I am doing so at my sole risk, cost and expense and I release Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc. from any claim of loss, damage or injury to the animal(s).
5. My pet is healthy, free from parasites and has all the required vaccinations including rabies, distemper and bordetella.
