Humane Society to host family fest

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch will host its first Dog Days of Summer hot dog competition and festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

Participating businesses will produce their version of the tastiest dog, and celebrity judges, families and pet-lovers will choose what business wins the right to display this year’s Top Dog traveling trophy.

Competing teams include Bistro Figiulo, Community Bank, Florida Cancer Specialists, Integrity Title, MGA Insurance Group, Michael Saunders and Co., RE/MAX Alliance Group and SunTrust Bank.

Families, pet-lovers, and leashed pets are all invited to sample the dogs, enjoy the music, festivities, games and shows. Dogs will be available for adoption right on site.

Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for teens and free for kids 12 years and younger. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

For more information, visit www.HSLWR.org.