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Enjoy Dogtoberfest from Bettendorf Dog Park Alliance

By Sharon Wren,

1 days ago

The Bettendorf Dog Park Alliance – partners of the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department and endorsed by the City of Bettendorf – has announced a date for Dogtoberfest 2026.

Crow Creek Dog Park, 4800 Devils Glen Road, will host this free event on Friday, September 11 from 5 – 8 p.m. It includes auctions, raffle baskets and food and beer from The Tangled Wood and Kelley Girls Woodfire Pizza. Dogtoberfest is free to attend and with the first 150 households receiving a free doggie bag full of goodies. All breeds and pedigrees are invited. Crow Creek Dog Park will close to the public at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 11 so city staff can prepare for the event.

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In case of inclement weather, Dogtoberfest will be on Friday, September 18 from 5-8 p.m. The event raises money for maintenance and improvements at Crow Creek Dog Park.

For more information, follow Bettendorf Parks & Recreation on Facebook and Instagram.

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