Mark your calendars for May 17, 2025, and come celebrate a day of fun, family, and furbabies — all for a great cause!

This special memorial event honors the legacy of Edmund Coffey and Nancy Johnson, whose shared dream of a spay/neuter/wellness clinic for the Bedford Animal Shelter is finally coming to life. Thanks to a partnership between Assistant Bedford County Administrator DW Lawhorne and the newly forming nonprofit Community Pet Coalition, their vision is becoming reality.

Hosted by the Community Pet Coalition, this fundraiser supports:

• All American Mutt Rescue (AAMR)
• Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter (FOBCAS)
• Bedford Humane Society

Event Highlights:

• Horse-drawn wagon and carriage rides — $5/person (kids under 4 ride free!)
• Guided walking farm tour with Ben Coleman — $10/person
• Cruise-In hosted by the Bedford Igniters — donations encouraged!
• Adoptables on-site from FOBCAS & AAMR
• Foam Party Guy (10 AM – 12 PM)
• Live Music
  • Chris Hammock (10 AM – 12 PM)
  • Wood & Strings – Calvin and Mark (12 PM – 2 PM)
• Food & Coffee Trucks:
  • Porter House BBQ
  • Brew Initiative Coffee
  • Hot Diggity Dogs
• Dozens of vendors
• Dog trainers & canine demonstrations
• The Edmund Coffey Museum open to the public