Philadelphia, PA — The Bourse Food Hall, Philadelphia's modern artisanal food hall on Independence Mall, is teaming up with Morris Animal Refuge. To host an outdoor fall fest featuring photo opportunities, a pet costume contest, treats for two-legged and four-legged friends, prizes, music, and more on Saturday, October 16, from 1-3 pm.
A Pet Costume Contest and Fall Fest Philadelphia-Based Animal Shelter
Tickets include pet entry into the contest, a strut down the red carpet, plus one fall-themed photo of pets in their Howl-o-ween best. Proceeds will benefit The Morris Animal Refuge.
Judges will determine the winners based on the following categories: Best Overall, Best Philly "Jawn," and Best Team Costume. Winners in each category will receive a trophy and prize.
Menagerie Coffee will be offering puppycinos, and for paw-tastic photos, a replica of the iconic Ghost Buster car will be on-site for pet-owners and their furry friends to take pictures along with a local friendly neighborhood ghost-specialist from the Philadelphia/New Jersey Ghost Busters who will be investigating and busting away ghosts lurking around to support the cause.
To continue the fun at this year's Howl-o-Ween, music and outdoor games such as cornhole and football toss will be available for use. The Bourse will set up fun fall-themed decorations on the patio for additional photo-taking and celebration.
To further support the animal shelter, Morris Animal Refuge will be offering paw painting portraits as well as raffle prizes.
This is an outdoor-only event, and pets are not permitted inside The Bourse Food Hall.
The Bourse is located in Old City, just off of the Market-Frankford subway line. For those driving, The Bourse parking garage is located on the fourth street.
