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THE AVENUE WEST COBB TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL PAWS FEST FEATURING DOCKDOGS® COMPETITION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/9/26

Free, two-day event to feature high-flying canine competitions, local vendors, live music, giveaways and family-friendly activities


The Avenue West Cobb will host its third annual, canine-friendly Paws Fest on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

“We look forward to welcoming the community back for another exciting weekend of Paws Fest,”said Danielle Kronlein, marketing manager of The Avenue West Cobb. “The event has become a community favorite that brings together exciting competitions, family-friendly activities and the incredible energy these dogs and their owners bring each year.”

An exciting weekend experience for dog lovers, pet parents and families alike, Paws Fest will once again feature a series of high-flying canine competitions as part of the DockDogs® National Sportsmen’s Series, including the Big Air Wave competition, Extreme Vertical competition and Speed Retrieve competition. Attendees can watch the contests on both days at the following times:

Schedule for Saturday, May 16:

  • Onsite Registration/Practice – 10:00 a.m.
  • Big Air Wave #1 – 11:00 a.m.
  • Big Air Wave #2 – 12:30 p.m.
  • Big Air Wave #3 – 2:00 p.m.
  • Extreme Vertical Competition – 4:00 p.m.

    Schedule for Sunday, May 17:
  • Onsite Registration/Practice – 10:00 a.m.
  • Big Air Wave #4 – 11:00 a.m.
  • Big Air Wave #5 – 12:30 p.m.
  • Speed Retrieve Competition – 2:30 p.m.
  • Big Air Finals – 4:30 p.m. (Pro, Semi Pro, Contender & Amateur Finals)


    In addition to the DockDogs® competitions, Paws Fest will feature a variety of local vendors, giveaways, live entertainment and interactive activities throughout the weekend. Guests can enjoy on-site grooming from Zoomin Groomin, giveaways from Bark Street Petopia, custom pet portraits from Eye to Eye Portraits, live personalization from Dots Monogram & Gifts and pet accessories from Cattle Pup Co. Families can also enjoy a pet-themed craft area hosted by Kids Care, a coloring station and tattoo bar for kids, snowcones from Pelican’s SnoBalls, specialty mocktails from The Little Sober Bar and live musical performances throughout the weekend.

     

    For more information, please visit: http://avenuewestcobb.com/

THE AVENUE WEST COBB GETS COMMUNITY IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH FREE HOLIDAY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/12/24

Celebrate the holiday season with fun-filled activities for the whole family, 

including photos with Santa, roaming carolers and more

The Avenue West Cobb is getting into the holiday spirit with a series of holiday-themed activities and events for the whole family. Holiday festivities will begin on November 27 with Santa’s arrival.

“As the holiday season grows closer and closer, we are excited to host a wide variety of family-friendly activities to spread joy across the Marietta community,” said John Liu, general manager at The Avenue West Cobb. “From Christmas carolers to selfies with Santa, the Avenue West Cobb has something for everyone to enjoy while shopping for gifts.”

Holiday events and activities happening at The Avenue West Cobb include:

Selfies with Santa – On Nov. 27, Santa will travel from the North Pole to make his first appearance at The Avenue West Cobb. Guests can take a free selfie with Santa, with the option to take professional photos for a fee, and enjoy jumping in a bounce house on the following dates:

  • November 27 from 5-7 p.m.
  • December 4 from 5-7 p.m.
  • December 11 from 5-7 p.m.
  • December 13 from 5-7 p.m. – featuring a live Christmas Concert
  • December 18 from 5-7 p.m.

Black Friday Giveaways – In addition to exclusive Black Friday promotions and deals happening across the center, The Avenue West Cobb will be giving away tote bags filled with coupons to the first 75 shoppers from 9-10 a.m. on November 29 at The Green space.

Christmas Carolers – Shoppers can immerse themselves in the joy of the holidays by listening to Christmas carolers performing live throughout the center. During these two weeks, carolers will be spreading holiday cheer on December 7, 14, and 21 from 1-3 p.m.

Holiday Characters – Capture memories with your favorite holiday characters! Guests can meet and snap photos with characters roaming the center on December 8, 15 and 22 from 1-3 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve – Celebrate the new year early! The Avenue West Cobb will kick off 2025 with a family-friendly countdown to noon on December 31. More details to be announced on The Avenue West Cobb website.

For more information, please visit https://www.avenuewestcobb.com. 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT THE AVENUE WEST COBB

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/19/23

Get out of the summer heat with The Avenue West Cobb’s first Christmas in July event!

Tuesday, July 25 5-8pm

Hawaiian Santa! Guests can take selfies with Anna and Elsa, eat from delicious dessert food trucks and test your gift-wrapping and tree decorating skills in some friendly holiday competition. The event is free and open to the public. Reserve your spot, here.

Activities include:

·         Dessert trucks

·         Photos with Hawaiian Santa

·         Ballonists and face painting

·         Selfies with Anna and Elsa

·         Music spun by a DJ

·         Tree decorating and gift-wrapping competitions

·         Bounce house