Goal for the Goldens! Gold Rush 2022 is coming soon and we can’t wait to see you!
Gold Rush will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 2nd at Sumtur Auditorium just south of Hwy 370 on 108th Street in Papillion.
- FREE ADMISSION!
- Donations to GRRIN gratefully accepted
- All leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome!
- Local vendors (see list below)
- Games for dogs and humans (see list below)
- Shop at the GRRIN store – the 2023 GRRIN calendar is available!!
- Silent auction – Southwest Airlines tickets
- Silent auction – custom GRRIN cornhole game
- On-stage activities
- Emcee Shari Stone
- Event will be held rain or shine
Check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information: facebook.com/grrin
SumTur Amphitheater, 11691 South 108th Street, Papillion, NE 68046
Want to volunteer? Send an email to goldrush@grrin.org.
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Pin the Tail on the Cat – Get your dog to sit on the bull’s eye on the cat’s fanny and you win a prize.
Bobbing for Tennis Balls – If your dogs gets one they get to keep it!
Wet Shirt Game – 2 people/dogs race against each other. There is a bucket full of water with a wet t-shirt in it. Participants have to race to the bucket, put the t-shirt over their dogs head and front legs into the arm holes and race back to the starting line.
Shell Game – A treat is placed under one of 3 flower pots. The pots shift positions. Can your dog follow the action with his or her sense of smell? Success means the dog gets the treat.
Spin and Win – You don’t need skill or even a dog for this game. Spin the wheel to find out which prize you win.
Plinko – Drop the disk and watch it travel into one of the prize slots.
Golden Goodies Walk (formerly the cake walk) – An old favorite. This version includes our dogs. Winners claim their human and /or canine goodies at the table next to the concession stand.
Biscuit Count – Located at the GRRIN Info Booth. Guess the number of biscuits in the jar. The winner will be the guess that is closest to the actual number of dog biscuits. Yes, we did count them. Winner will be announced at 2:30 p.m.
Photo/Kissing Booth – This “frame” is just waiting for your dog to have a photograph taken. You can also join your dog in the picture. You can take your own photos too!
Cora Taylor/KiCo Designs – Get a custom Mug made with a picture of your dog while you wait, or purchase dog themed items.
Caricaturist – Kirk Kuenzi joins us again this year! Have a caricature made of your dog for a suggested donation of $10 per dog. Dog caricatures only, please. Kirk’s Works is donating all of the proceeds to GRRIN!
HYDRO DOG-OLIVER- Glam it up for Gold Rush!
GRRIN Store – Take this opportunity to purchase GRRIN logo merchandise and help support the rescue efforts. Sweatshirt anyone?
Silent Auctions for Southwest Airlines tickets and custom GRRIN cornhole boards – Auction sheets are at the GRRIN store. Winners will be announced at 2:45.
GRRIN Information Booth – Learn more about the many rescue activities and volunteer opportunities of GRRIN. Or just stop by and introduce your dog. Be sure to enter the Biscuit Count -winner to be announced at 2:30pm
Bean Bag Toss – Toss a bean bag through one of the holes in the cut-out Scooby Doo board and win a prize for your dog.
Bobbing for Tennis Balls – Will your dog grab a tennis ball from a tub of water? If so, they get to keep the ball!
Grab a hot dog at Willie Dog Food Truck ($) THIS YEAR!! VEGGIE DOGS AVAILABLE TOO!!
VENDORS
Visit our awesome vendors! Special thanks to all for taking time out of their busy schedules and jobs to be with GRRIN.
NAIL TRIMS -BY JOURDAN BERGSTROM
GLAM IT UP FOR GOLD RUSH WITH HYDRODOG OLIVER
CORA TAYLOR ART PHOTOGRAPHY AND KiCo CREATIVE ART
DOGGURT
NATURE DOG
VCA MIDWEST VET EMERGENCY AND REFERRAL CENTER
KIRK KUNZEL-Caricaturist
OODLES OF POODLES TREATS
Dr. Cris Macke, LPT -Owner of Macke Institute of Canine Therapy. (Demo and ask the Canine physical therapist Doc)
KNOTTY DOG HOME DECOR
WILLIE DOG- HOT DOGs (and Veggie Dogs)
SHARI STONE, OUR DYNAMIC EMCEE!!!
