The 83rd annual Any & All Dog Show will take place on October 9 at Harmon Field from 1:30-4 p.m.

The event will feature 10 dog show classes for both children and adults. There is a small cost for registration.

The afternoon will also include demonstrations by the Polk County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, Kayla Parrish of To Lead with Love, and the Tryon Hounds.

This year’s event will feature a variety of free activities for children of all ages. These include fall festival games and prizes, arts and crafts, face painting, photo ops, blessing of the dogs and a dove release.

Food and drink will be available for sale throughout the event, as will merchandise from local vendors.

Event sponsor Tryon Riding & Hunt Club is pleased to announce that all proceeds from this event will be donated to Foothills Humane Society and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.

For a schedule of events or more information please call 828-863-0480 or visit tryonridingandhuntclub.org.

– article submitted by Kathryn McMahon