Come on out and join us for an afternoon of family fun! We'll have a picnic lunch, a costume contest and other contests with prizesfor the dogs, raffles, shopping, auctions and lots of socializing with other basset lovers. This event is open to the public, and all dogs are welcome.

We're moving the party to a new, more convenientlocation this year. Lake Crabtree Park is located near the Raleigh/Durham airport off of I40. The date is Saturday, October 24 from 12:30-4:30. This is a rain or shine event.

Lake Crabtree County Park

Beech Shelter
1400 Aviation Parkway
Morrisville, NC 27560
Park Office: 919-460-3390

Lunch tickets are $7 per adult and $4 for kids 2-12. Lunch includes BBQ, side dishes, dessert and beverages. Tickets must be purchased by October 17. Please use the PayPal button to purchase your tickets, or send a check to: CBHR; P.O. Box 80082; Charleston, SC 29416. You can pick up your pre-purchased tickets at the welcome tablewhen you get to the party. We will not be mailing the tickets this year.

If you'd like to skip the lunch, the rest of the event is free and gets started at around 1:30pm. Please contact Debbie Malta at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to RSVP or for more information.

T-Shirts with Missy Johnson's original basset pumpkin truck design will be available in our online store the first week of September.They will also be available at the party.