St. Martinville Event ‘Rescue and Retail’ Offers Pet Adoptions and Family Fun

(St. Martinville, LA) - An event scheduled for Saturday, October 24, in St. Martinville offers the opportunity to adopt a pet, bring your children to trick-or-treat, and browse a vendor market.

The event, called "Rescue and Retail," will be held this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Magnolia Park Pavilion, 1805 North Main Street, in St. Martinville. Admission is free.

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Organizers say the event will feature rescue animals up for adoption for local families. You can also bring pet food and supplies, as the event will include a donation drive. The event gives children the chance to dress up and go trick-or-treating at the various vendors on hand Saturday.

The vendors at Rescue and Retail include businesses from around the community, and some of the vendors selling their products will be kids. Organizers say 60 vendors will be on hand selling their items.

The event also features live music, including a DJ. One attraction features K-Pop performances and a special appearance by Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked. Children can meet and greet both and take photos.

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Make sure your children and pets wear their costumes, as there will be both a pet dress-up contest and a kids' contest. The event also features a silent auction, door prizes, and a grand prize at the end.