The following events take place all day throughout the property.
Kid’s Corner
Inflatable Bounce house and Slide.
Ride the “Barrel Train”
Fishing Tank
Face painting.
Fishing Derby
Kids try and catch the “Big One” or the “Largest Catch Total”
Prizes awarded for various categories (cut off is 12:45pm)
Activity Center
Enjoy a Hamburger, Hot Dog, and Fries along with baked goods and cold drinks
Visit the raffle and auction table and other exhibits (Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, and Apiary (beeswax and honey).
Check out the Izaak Walton Chapter membership table if you are interested in becoming a member of the chapter. There is a surprise discount for Dog Mart day only!
Fly tying demonstrations.
“Save Our Streams” demonstrations on water quality testing
Living History
See a large variety of furs
Visit an authentic Native American and Civil War display
The 2026 Fredericksburg Dog Mart “Schedule of Events” is displayed below for your information.
9:30am
Gates Open to Patrons
9:30am to 1pm
Kid’s Fishing Derby (pond area fishing shelter and pier)
11:00am
Sheriff’s K-9 Demonstration (arena)
11:30am
DOGS-EAST – Search and Rescue Demonstration (arena)
12:00noon
Patriotic Ceremony / Dog Mart Re-enactment (Flag Pole area)
12:15pm
Lunch Break
12:30pm
Adoption Showcase (arena)
1:00pm
Dog Show with Judging and Awards (arena)
2:30pm (30 minutes before close of the event)
End of the Silent Auction (highest bidders who are present are to pay for their item)
Winner of the 50/50 raffle drawn from jar.
Note: Winners will be contacted if not present.
3:00pm
This year’s event closes
*All Events/times subject to change
Schedule
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter Park at 12400 Herndon Road in Spotsylvania, VA.
Featured Events
Check out some photos of Events from previous Dog Marts.
Dog show with 1st Prize Ribbons and Top Dog Judging Contests
Fire Engine Co. #7
Spotsylvania Sheriff Dept. K-9 Demonstration
Dog Demos, Rescue Groups, and Puppies.
Hunting Dogs and Displays
Virginia Trappers Display
12:00 – Patriotic Ceremony, Flag Raising by Scout Color Guard, National Anthem and Dog Mart reenactment
Fishing Derby for Kids with various prizes, including for “biggest fish” and “largest catch”
Kids Shooting ranges – BB gun and archery (archery sponsored by Manahoac Bowmen archery club)
Kids Corner, Games, Face Painting, Play Area, Inflatable Slide and Moon Bounce
Barrel Train Ride
Delicious hamburgers, hotdogs and fries cooked by our chapter members
Do you have questions?
Contact Us!
For questions concerning the Fredericksburg Dog Mart or if you would like to participate in this years Dog Mart, please contact:
Dog Mart Manager/Event Coordinator: Darrell Schultz at dmcschultz@comcast.net