(Fanwood, NJ) — Fan Woof Day took place Sunday at the North Side Train Station under bright sunny skies after being rescheduled from August 18th due to rain. The event, which is becoming an annual tradition in Fanwood, featured a DJ, splash zone for pets and kids alike, a K-9 table, a pet caricaturist, Dog and Puppy stories and books by the Fanwood Memorial Library, and a pet adoption event by the Plainfield Area Humane Society.

Paw Patrol characters Chase and Marshall were available for photos. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker posed for pictures with dogs and their families. The highlight of the day was the dog costume parade, which was judged by Mayor Mahr, Library Director Dan Weiss, and McGinn Elementary School Teacher Amanda Russo Marchira. All nine entrants received prizes. Categories included Fun in The Sun, Best Matching Outfits, Best Halloween, Prettiest, Silliest, Funniest, Most Creative, and Awesome Entry.

Fan Woof was sponsored by K-9 Resorts, Fanwood Animal Hospital, the Fanwood Memorial Library, Fanwood Fire Department, Nerf Dog, the Borough of Fanwood and the Plainfield Area Humane Society.

The line grows at Fan Woof.
Paw Patrol characters Chase and Marshall.
Paw Patrol characters Chase and Marshall.
The Splash Zone was a hit with kids and dogs alike.
This dog meets the photographer.
This dog enjoys the Doggie Pool in the Splash Zone.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Superintendent Dr. Joan Mast talks about the upcoming bond referendum election.
Tony and Marie of DJ Spinner’s keep the music going at Fan Wood Day.
Doggie Adoption Station.
Event organizer Dawn Mackey (far right) and Dog Costume Parade judges Mayor Colleen Mahr, Library Director Dan Weiss and McGinn Elementary School kindergarten teacher Amanda Russo Marchira.
Gina Minichino draws a caricature of Hashi.
Grant Weiss and Natchez.
Mary Barrett and Jack Remo of K-9 Resorts.
Mary Barrett and Jack Remo of K-9 Resorts.
Making a friend.
Mayor Mahr announces dog costume parade winners.
Plainfield Area Humane Society.
Sienna Pastore mans the doggie costume parade registration table.
Mayor Mahr does a live broadcast during Sunday’s Fan Woof Day on Fanwood Community Television while Paw Control characters Chase and Marshall and Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker look on.
This dog meets the photographer.