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Every year, Pet Rock Fest honors extraordinary people and animals whose actions have made a difference in the lives of animals. Now entering its 28th year, Pet Rock Fest is seeking nominations for the 2026 Pet Rock "Juno" Hero Awards, one of the festival's most meaningful traditions. We're looking for individuals who have gone above and beyond for animals — whether through rescue, advocacy, education, fostering, volunteering, veterinary care, wildlife rehabilitation, communit

Popular New England show band joins lineup for Oct. 4 festival at Lancaster Fairgrounds LANCASTER, MA — Pet Rock Fest has landed a performer organizers have been hoping to bring to the festival for years. Decades by DeZyne, one of New England's most popular and enduring show bands, has been named the headlining act for the 28th annual Pet Rock Festival, set for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Known for its powerful vocals, energetic stage show and extensiv

New England’s largest animal welfare celebration is set for Oct. 4 at the Lancaster Fairgrounds LANCASTER, MA — The Pet Rock Festival returns to the Lancaster Fairgrounds Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, marking the 28th year of New England’s largest event dedicated to animal welfare. The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. and brings together rescue organizations, advocates, artists, vendors and animal lovers from across the region for a day centered on compassion, education, and communi

Proceeds from the 27th annual festival support rescues, sanctuaries, veterinary aid, and humane education programs Worcester County, MA - December, 2025 — Pet Rock Fest is once again putting its proceeds where its heart is. Funds raised through the 27th annual Pet Rock Festival, held in October 2025, have been distributed to a wide range of animal welfare organizations working to rescue, protect, heal and advocate for animals across New England and beyond. The 2025 festival m

LANCASTER, Mass. — Don’t let a little roadwork ruffle your fur — Pet Rock Fest is still on for Sunday, Oct. 5, from noon to 5 p.m. at...

September 30, 2025 - Each year, Pet Rock Fest honors individuals whose actions embody compassion, courage, and a commitment to protecting...

LANCASTER, MA—Pet Rock Fest, Inc. is thrilled to announce the 27th annual Pet Rock Festival, set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025,...

Proceeds support a variety of New England area animal organizations MASSACHUSETTS—January 2025 — Pet Rock Fest is proud to announce that...

Press Release December, 2024 Pet Rock Fest Teams Up with Central Mass Pet Pantry for Holiday Pet Supply Drive Local families are in need,...

PET ROCK FESTIVAL www.petrockfest.org Press Release November, 2024 Contact: Charlene Arsenault RELEASE UPON RECEIPT...

LANCASTER, MA—On Oct. 6, 2024, the 26th annual Pet Rock Festival officially established its new home at the Lancaster Fairgrounds, and...

At the 26th annual Pet Rock Fest, held on Oct. 6, as always, we honored outstanding contributors to animal welfare, shining a bright...

PET ROCK FESTIVAL www.petrockfest.org Press Release September, 2024 Contact: Charlene Arsenault RELEASE UPON RECEIPT...

We are the nonprofit organization Pet Rock Fest, Inc., and much like that doggie or kitty at the shelter, we are looking for a new home....

February, 2024 Contact: Charlene Arsenault RELEASE UPON RECEIPT 508-832-8918 petrockfest@gmail.com Jeannie Hebert 508-981-5782...

Each year, Pet Rock Fest organizers reach out to the public to request nominations for people (or animals) who have shown exemplary...

Check out the amazing photos taken by Brielle MacDonald from @bootsberryphoto at the 2021 Pet Rock Festival. ©2021 Pet Rock Festival -...

Pet Rock Fest is welcoming (and encouraging) nominations for its annual hero awards for Pet Rock 2021. Let us know about someone or who...