Family Pet Fair & Blessing of the Pets

Funds to support the St. Philip Neri Animal Ministry come completely from donations outside the Church and from annual fundraisers.  Our largest fundraiser is our annual Family Pet Fair & Blessing of the Pets.

10th Annual Family Pet Fair & Blessing of the Pets.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

10am – 2pm

Fletcher Park, 1652 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida (San Marco)

Join us for this Fun family event!!

Blessing of the Pets

Visit our “Ask the Trainer” booth and get free dog training advice from a certified dog trainer.

There will be Kids activities by Epic Outreach. Local honey and a Honeybee Observation Hive by Bee Friends Farm.

Awesome eats by Berry Good Farms Food Truck.

Lots of vendors, a Charity Shop, lots of adoptable pets and the Blessing of the Pets by Bishop John Oliver, St. Philip Neri Ecumenical Church, at 1:15pm.

Enter your pet in the “Best In Show” Contest hosted by Katie Jeffries of First Coast News! There is a $5 entry fee per category. The categories are:

At 11:00 AM:

  • Best Wiggle Butt
  • Best Kisser
  • Best Ears
  • Best Tail
  • Best Little Dog

At 12:00 PM:

  • Best Big Dog
  • Best Senior
  • Best Smile
  • Best Under-Bite
  • Best Special Needs
  • Best in Show

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Central Bark!

About Central Bark:

Central Bark® Jacksonville is your local hub for “whole dog care”. Our personalized approach aims to enrich your dog’s whole health and well-being – throughout their entire life. We offer everything from dog day care to dog grooming, dog boarding, dog training, healthy and enriching pet care products and more. All with the mission to help you and your best friend enjoy a whole, healthy, happy and loving life together.

Thank you to our other sponsors:

Superior Fence & Rail

Rogers Towers, P.A. https://www.rtlaw.com

Forever Vets Animal Hospital

Thank you to our media sponsor:

The Promise