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COMPETITIONS

Compete in a Festival Event

2024 COMPETITIONS

Be part of the fun and compete in the exciting contests at the Beaverdale Fall Festival!

DOG PARADE
Presented by Snookies Malt Shop

We’re excited to bring this paw-some event back to the Festival!

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There will be 3 judged categories: Best Overall, Best Dog & Owner Duo and People's Choice. Each category winner will be awarded spectacular prizes, generously supplied by a number of amazing local vendors.

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Registration: 

  • $10 entry fee includes a dog bandana (various sizes available). 

  • Complete the online application and waiver by Wednesday, Sept 18th. 

  • Same day registration fee increases to $20.​

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Theme: 

This year's theme is ‘fall-inspired.’ Show your seasonal spirit with costumes like scarecrows or football players. Plus, enter the ‘Best Dog & Owner Duo’ category by coordinating outfits with your dog for a chance to win a prize!

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Arrival and Check-in: 

Check-in and lineup will begin at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 21st, in the Beaverdale Books parking lot at 2629 Beaver Ave. Please arrive on time and look for our friendly volunteers, who will assist you with check-in and get you lined up for the parade. 

 

Parade Route:

The dog parade will start at 9:00 AM, once all participants are lined up at Beaverdale Books. The route goes north on Beaver Ave to Adams Ave, then loops back to the intersection of Beaver and Urbandale Avenues (about 0.6 miles).

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Judging: 

Judging will take place near the announcer's stand at Beaver & Urbandale Avenues. Winners will be announced there at the end of the parade. Our Des Moines area dog community judges will assess costume creativity, theme adherence, and overall presentation.

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Other things to know:

The Dog Parade is rain or shine! Sorry, no refunds for no-shows. 

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THANKS TO OUR JUDGES!

 

Canine Clean - Alexis Stech

Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic/Riordan Pet Hospital - Dr. Deaglan Riordan

Paws & Pints - Paw Security

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CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

Grab a teammate and sign up for the highly anticipated Beaverdale Bags Tournament. Registering is simple: just sign up once per team for $40 ($20 per player). This year, enjoy the added excitement of live music throughout the tournament!

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Tournament Schedule and Check-In:

  • The tournament kicks off on Saturday, September 21st, at 2 PM on Beaver Avenue, just north of the intersection with Urbandale Avenue.

  • Check-In begins 1:30 PM. Please ensure your team is checked in at least 15 minutes before your first game.

  • Games are limited to 20 minutes each, with new rounds starting every half hour (2 PM, 2:30 PM, 3 PM, etc.).

  • Upon check-in, each participant will receive $5 in Beaver Bucks (usable at the festival’s beer tent, merchandise tent, or food vendors) and a koozie.

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Tournament Rules: 

We will adhere to American Cornhole Association rules with the following modifications:

  • The game ends when a team reaches 21 points or when the 20-minute play period concludes. In case of a tie, play will continue until one team leads at the end of an inning.

  • Teams must use the provided Fall Festival bags and boards.

 

Prizes: 

Compete for bragging rights and a fantastic trophy! Additionally, 50% of registration fees will be awarded as cash prizes to the top three teams: 60% for 1st place, 30% for 2nd place, and 10% for 3rd place.

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Rain or Shine: 

We hope for clear skies, but if weather conditions are unfavorable, an indoor backup location will be available. Updates will be announced at the festival, emailed to participants, and posted on social media.

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Registration: â€‹â€‹

We use the Scoreholio app for registration, brackets, and score reporting. If you encounter any issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re here to help!​​ 

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Other things to know:

The Dog Parade is rain or shine! Sorry, no refunds for no-shows. 

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TEAM TRIVIA

​​​​The 2024 Team Trivia will be Friday, September 20th starting at 6:30 PM in the Medicap Pharmacy parking lot. In case of rain, this event will be held at the Acanthus Lodge on Urbandale Avenue.

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Registration is $30/team. 50% of the registration fee proceeds will be paid out in prizes to the top 2 teams. Once registered, there are no refunds. Max 22 teams, 6 people per team. Registration will close when 22 teams have registered. Walk up registrations will be accepted only if there is space available.  No refunds. 

KIDS & FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT

Beaverdale Fall Festival’s famous mascot Baxter Beaver got lost while exploring all the fun around Des Moines’ favorite neighborhood celebration! Can you help us find him?!
 

Join The Rook Room in the hunt for Baxter in this year’s Kids & Family Scavenger Hunt. It’s free to play and runs all day Saturday, September 21 during the festival (business hours may vary).
 

It’s fun and easy to play:

  1. Pick up your Scavenger Hunt Clue & Answer Sheet at the Beaverdale Fall Festival information tent near the main stage to get started.

  2. Follow the clues in any order to search for Baxter. He’ll be hanging out around the festival in notable areas and local businesses.

  3. When you find him, he’ll have a special secret word for you.

  4. When you find all of the secret words, fill out your Answer Sheet and return it to the info tent to be entered to win a Beaverdale prize package!
     

Baxter will not be hiding in areas that are off-limits or otherwise inaccessible. Please be respectful of the area and people around you during your search.
 

Baxter may be hiding in a Beaverdale business within the festival grounds, so be sure to check business hours and get there before they close!
 

The scavenger hunt is designed for kids and families and should be easy and fun for all ages.

 

If you get stuck or need additional information, please visit the Beaverdale Fall Festival Information Tent and ask a volunteer for help.

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