Sat 9/9 @ 10AM-4PM
Are you a lover of animals of all kinds? Then you might want to check out Skunkfest, held in North Ridgeville’s South Central Park every September. Now in its 22nd year, it as founded by North Ridgeville resident Deb Cipriani who operates a pet skunk rescue called Skunkhaven.
Cipriani started the rescue to re-home pet skunks (which are not taken from the wild but bred to be domestic) whose owners didn’t realize what a handful they are. She started an informal get-together for skunk owners that eventually outgrew her back yard and turned into a public event.
Even non-skunk owners will get a kick from the animals (and people dressed as skunks) in colors such lavender, white, apricot, as well as the traditional black & white stripes, talking with skunk owners about their pets, observing the crowning of the skunk king and queen, and watching the skunk races — cat owners will relate to the owners begging their pets to head to the finish line and not stop running to contemplate — whatever skunks contemplate.
And the event is about more than skunks. Other rescues come and set up there — you can pretty much count on Ferrets Unlimited having some of their adoptable ferrets available for petting. festival isn’t limited to skunks. Over the years they’ve hosted rescues for tropical birds, Dalmatians, greyhounds, bait dogs and kittens. Pigs, possums and therapy bunnies are among the pts making appearances in previous years.
The event also features lots of vendors, most with pet-related products as well as craft and gift items; speakers; games; raffles and booth with human food.
Admission per person is a roll of paper towels, natural grain cereal or whatever monetary donation you feel moved to give. Get more information here.
7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
7565 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039