Spring Fling: A Tail-Wagging Festival for a Cause
Adoptable pets, live music, and a doggie egg hunt—all in one paw-some afternoon.
Shannon
April 12, 2025
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Fetch some fun at the 12th Annual Unleashed Spring Fling, happening Sunday, April 13 from 12–6pm at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Expect 40 local rescues, adoptable furry friends, vendors, live music, a bounce house (for the two-legged crowd), and the legendary Doggie Easter Egg Hunt. It’s like Coachella, but with more tail wags and fewer flower crowns.
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