Bowmanstown Area Residents Connected, in partnership with the Delaware Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and St Luke’s University Health Network, will have its ninth annual community dog show on Saturday.

The event starts at 9 a.m. with a “Get Your Tail on the Trail” dog walk meeting at the Marvin Gardens trail head in East Penn Township. Participants are encouraged to register with “Get Your Tail on the Trail” at tailonthetrail.org to take part in the public health challenge to log miles on the trail. Dogs must be leashed and dog friendly.

The dog show is at the Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company grove and registration is from 11-11:30 a.m.

There are 10 categories: best dog costume, best dog trick, best tail wagger, liveliest dog, fluffiest dog, cutest dog, manliest dog, girliest dog, most expressive “puppy eyes,” and best dog/owner look-alike.

Entry fees are $5 per category per dog, and all proceeds will support BARC and the community of Bowmanstown.

There will be a basket raffle and a silent auction with donations from more than 50 local businesses, local vendors, and soul food provided by Mrs. Agnes and Joan’s Soul Kitchen.

”What’s not to love about it?” said Kara Scott, president of BARC. “It’s a fun day filled with laughter, great conversation, and plenty of pups getting lots of love and attention. We are raising funds to enhance our Borough, and have a great day with friends and neighbors.”

For more information, email Kara at karascott2014@gmail.com. Or visit BARC’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/groups/gobarc.