Adorable Annual Dog Event is Back in Downtown Rochester, Minnesota

Calling all dog lovers! There's an annual event back in downtown Rochester, Minnesota this year. If you have a furry family member, maybe you're looking for the perfect addition to your family, or maybe you just love dogs, this event is for you.

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This event celebrates all of our adorable furry friends with lots of fun for everyone. It's Dogs Downtown!

Dogs Downtown Rochester, MN

This has been an annual event for downtown Rochester for a while now. It's the perfect way to get your dog out for some fun, meet other dog parents, and to love on all of the dogs you find.

There will be plenty of games, crafts, activities, and giveaways for everyone. Obviously there will be lots of treats and toys for all of the doggos, too.

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In the past, there have been caricature drawings you can get of you and your dog, or just your dog if you'd rather. It looks like there has been an agility course in the past, too.

Dogs Downtown is going to be held in Central Park in downtown Rochester. It will be on Saturday, September 21st starting at 11 AM and going until 3 PM. Best of all, it's free!

Dog-Friendly Patios in Downtown Rochester, MN

Downtown Rochester also highlighted businesses in the downtown area that offer dog-friendly patio seating. There's still some patio season left, so take advantage of it!

The businesses include Almadina, Bleu Duck, Cafe Steam (Broadway location), Chester's, Hollanberry Pannekoeken, Olde Brick House, People's Food Co-op, The Tap House (decks excluded), Thai Pop, and Victoria's.