by Jim Lloyd | Oct 7, 2026 | Dog Mart Feature, Event Info
At noon during the Fredericksburg Dog Mart event, there is a ceremonial pageant commeorating the history of the barter exchange between the English settlers, who had hunting dogs, and the indigenous people who had furs. This was the historical basis of todays modern...
by Jim Lloyd | Oct 7, 2026 | Dog Mart Feature, Event Info
The Izaak Walton League’s Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter provides barrel train rides during the Fredericksburg Dog Mart. Here is a photo of several children enjoying the train without rails as it wends its way throughout the large event grounds. ...
by Jim Lloyd | Sep 26, 2026 | Dog Mart Feature, dog show, Event Info, Venue, Layout map
Here is a composite portrait of some of the dogs that enjoyed the beautiful weather and venue of today’s Fredericksburg Dog Mart. Graphic artwork provided by chapter member Jean Graziano. ...
by Jim Lloyd | Sep 26, 2026 | Dog Mart Feature, dog show, Event Info, Venue, Layout map
Look for this poster at our annual Dog Mart event. Tickets may be bought at the Dog Mart and at any opportunities up to the Day of the drawing, which will be on November 5 at the November Membership meeting. Winners drawn need not be at the meeting and will be...
by Jim Lloyd | Sep 23, 2026 | Event Info, Preparation
The once-a-year venue for the Fredericksburg Dog Mart (12400 Herndon Road, Spotsylvania CH, VA) is in its final stages of preparation. This year’s event is on Saturday, September 26. The entrance to the Dog Mart venue is on the crest of a hill, and if you are...
by Jim Lloyd | Sep 23, 2026 | Dog Mart Feature, dog show, Event Info
Despite the need for our “rain date” this year, we had a large and enthusiastic turnout for the event on Sunday. The day was partly cloudy (greatly sunny) and the atmosphere was perfect for an early fall festival at the Izaak Walton Chapter on Herndon...
