Due to predicted unsettled weather, possibly thunderstorms, the Westport Dog Festival will be postponed and will now be held on Sunday, May 27th, 10am - 4pm.
After consultations with both Town protective services departments and watching three meteorological services' forecasts all synch up over the last few days, with over a 50% chance of thunderstorms during 5 of the 6 hours of the festival, the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce has made this determination.
"It's the prudent thing to do," said Matthew Mandell, Executive Director of the Chamber. "The weather has really been tough the last few weeks, we were hoping for the best. And besides dogs really don't like thunder."
This is the second time in three years that the festival needed to be moved to the planned rain date. The 2016 debut was postponed and still was a great success. It is anticipated this year's rescheduled festival will once again bring out thousands of dog lovers who will enjoy a wonderful day in the park.
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