Pet Rock Festival

This 23rd Annual Pet Rock Fest will be held from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Wyman-Gordon plant, 244 Worcester St., North Grafton.

Pet Rock continues to put the spotlight on the animal welfare organizations of New England that work hard to promote kindness to animals.

K9 demos; an agility course; the Pups In The Air disc dog team; live music; the Rescue Groups and Shelters Pet Parade; kids activities, cat photo contest; amateur dog contest; vegetarian food court; animal mascots, doggie massages, demonstrations, free and low-cost microchipping and rabies shots; a doggie water park; photos of your pets; animal-friendly vendors; and animal welfare organizations; and, most importantly, hundreds of nonprofit groups devoted to animal welfare causes. All animals.

“The Voice” finalist and recording artist Billy Gilman headlines this year’s musical lineup, with supporting acts Ric Porter and the Roadside Gypsies, the Rafters, Three for One and Shiverlane.

Tickets at the door are $12 adults, $5 for kids 12 and under.

For more information and updates visit petrockfest.org