A couple people have alerted me to some sort of dog-and-drink event in Oakhurst this weekend, but Decatur Active Living’s Dan Magee gets the credit since he sent me all the details and a cartoon of a drinking dog, all in one glorious email.

Does drinking with your dog constitute “Active Living”?  I’m hoping so.

Oakhurst’s 1st Annual Dogtoberfest!

• DATE: Sunday, October 4
• TIME: 2PM – 6PM
• LOCATION: The Solarium (321 West Hill St., Decatur GA 30030)

MUTT STRUTT & COSTUME CONTEST: Registration begins at 1:45 at Taj Ma-Hound  (707 D East Lake Dr., Decatur GA 30030)

Join us for a day of fun filled activities for you and your dog!

We’re kicking things off at 2pm with a Mutt Strutt starting at the Taj Ma-Hound Bakery for Dogs and ending on the Solarium lawn. Costumes are welcome with prizes for Scariest, Goofiest, Prettiest, Funniest, Best Group Costume and Most Original.

• Get your dog Microchipped by Animal Action Rescue.
• Adopt a new family member from a local rescue.
• Learn from the professional trainers at Frogs to Dogs. They’ll be taking your questions and introducing the Emergency Animal Transport Vehicle, the first of its kind in GA.
• And don’t miss The Marketplace for cool new collars and leashes, delicious dog treats, doggie photography, apparel and lots more.

We even have fun events for the kids so please come out and support our first annual event!

Admission is free but we will be accepting donations for food, beverages and Dogtoberfest activities. Proceeds will benefit improvements to the Oakhurst Dog Park. For more information call Taj Ma-Hound at 404-377-9220.