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Sip 'n' Snip

Cost: Free

Join us on Saturday, May 2 from 11am–4pm for Sip ‘n’ Snip, a lively, dog-friendly street festival taking over Mill Street in downtown Utica! Co-hosted by August Hill Winery and Just Animals Shelter, this Utica celebration brings together local businesses for a day full of food, fun, and fundraising.

Bring your pup and enjoy a tail-wagging good time with games, raffles, vendors, live music, and plenty of activities for both you and your four-legged friends. Sip on your favorite beverages, explore offerings from Utica’s local shops and restaurants, and don’t miss crowd favorites like the Doxy Derby!

• Dog-friendly fun all along Mill Street
• Wine, food, and local favorites
• Music, games, vendors & raffles
• Supporting Just Animals Shelter’s spay/neuter program

Celebrate with us and support a great cause with a day that’s all about community, connection, and canine fun!

Schedule

• 11am-4pm – Visit our Vendors
• 11:00 am – Pet Parade – line up in front of Bruce & Ollie’s on Mill Street
• 11:30 am – Pet Costume Contest
• 12 noon – Doxie Derby (sign up at Just Animals)
• 1:00 pm – I Scream CONE Contest
• 2:30 pm – Best Friends Pet Photo Contest Winners announced (in front of August Hill Winery)

*Please note that dogs are not allowed inside many of the local businesses, but are welcome to hang out with their owners all along Mill Street during the event.

Tags

• event
• wine tasting
• pet friendly
• fundraiser
• Things to do in Utica, IL
• Illinois Wine & Food Events
• Utica Wine & Food Events