Pet and holiday lovers have a wonderful festival to look forward this weekend. The Blaisdell Exhibition Hall is hosting the 1st Annual Hawaii Pet Film Festival & Holiday Gift Show this Saturday, November 14th from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. Admission is free and pets are welcome!
The event will feature a live award show where celebrity guest judges will choose the best local pet videos and photo essays in multiple categories. The best videos will be awarded cash, prizes and bragging rights. Pets and their owners are invited to enter the film inspired pet costume contest at the event with categories including best film character, best ensemble cast and best human and pet duo. Registration 10:30 am-11:15 am, contest starts at 11:30 am.
Enjoy fur-licious pet fashion shows featuring the latest in pet couture. Get a leg up on your holiday pet shopping with the hottest holiday items from local pet vendors and crafters. …And don’t miss photo opportunities with the “pupparrazi” on the red carpet and the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Santa Paws -– a great idea for your holiday gift cards. Another bonus? Door prizes throughout the day.
Show organizers will be also be accepting pet food and toy donations for local animal shelters at the event. Pet owners must have their pets on a lease or in a stroller at all times and be under constant control of their pets.
The Hawaii Pet Film Festival & Holiday Gift Show supports responsible pet care and local pet inspired businesses. A portion of proceeds will go towards local pet charities. This event is sponsored by PacificNework.tv and Hawaii Pet Magazine.
Hawaii Pet Film Festival Schedule
• 10:30 am doors open to public
• 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Puparazzi at entrance – walk the red carpet with your pet!
• 11:00 am – Fashion Show: Hawaiian Moon, Oahu ASPCA
• 11:30 am – Film-Inspired Costume Contest Hosted by Denby Dung from the Pet Hui (Registration open from 10:30am – 11:15am)
• 12:30 pm – Fashion Show: Cocojor
• 1:00 pm – Fashion Show: Fauna Collection
• 2:00 pm – Hawaii Pet Film Festival Award Show
• 3:00 pm – Fashion Show: Zhan vi Designs “Victoria” Collection 2010
• 4:30 pm – Show closes
Learn more about the event at www.hawaiipetnetwork.com.
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
Saturday, November 14, 2009
10:30 am – 4:30 pm

