Township’s Party in the Park event a big hit in Rockwood

Party in the Park – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa held its fourth annual Party in the Park event on July 28 at Rockmosa Park. This year marked the first community event the township has put on since 2019 due to the pandemic. Fergus resident Payton Duffy stands alongside a couple of Minions that made it out to the event. Photos by Paige Peacock

A Tot N’ Play Kids Area was part of the event.

A Tot N’ Play Kids Area was part of the event.

The Guelph Nighthawks were in attendance to teach children some basketball skills. Here, this player practices her dribbling skills.

The splash pad was also a big hit as children gathered to have fun in the sun.

Running through the water arches was a fun activity for sever splash pad players.

A steel and drum band was accompanied by dancers to bring music to those passing through the food trucks and splash pad.

Many activities were available at the event, including a large bubble blower. Children stood in an anticipation waiting to pop the next round of bubbles.

The event also included a dog show, presented by the Ultimutts featuring Melissa Millet’s Hollywood Stars which included a 15-week-old Boston terrier.

Weiner dogs were in abundance at this year’s Party in the Park as organizers welcomed the event’s first Weiner Dog Dash.

Party in the Park as organizers welcomed the event’s first Weiner Dog Dash.

Party in the Park as organizers welcomed the event’s first Weiner Dog Dash.

Weiner dogs Girlfriend and Dudley race to the finish line in their Wiener Dog Dash debut.

Weiner Dog Dash champion Callie poses with owners Alex and Justin Saftic.

The township presented the Canadian Dachshund Association (Ontario) with a cheque for $720 which was raised from the entry fee funds for the event’s Weiner Dog Dash.

A rock climbing wall, courtesy of Guelph Grotto, was one of the many activities offered at this year’s event. 

New to the event was a Ferris wheel, sponsored by Cory Young Insurance Group Inc., which was a big hit amongst the crowd, drawing in long lines with children and families excited to take a spin.

The township also put on a fireworks display to end of the night.