Thank you to all who came out to support us at Bassetfest 2024! We had 270 people and 162 bassets check in, not counting all who came in the back entrance!
Bassetfest 2025! Same place, Pizzuro Dog Park, Gahanna OH!
Saturday Oct 11, 2025 11-3pm.
This is our biggest in person fundraiser each year! We have a wonderful auction, tons of raffle baskets, a 50/50 auction, costume contest, largest paws and ears contest, paw print painting, nail trims and the ever popular BASSET RACES! We will be joined by Luxury Paws for the nail trims and Hollywood Feed Gahanna!
It is a rain or shine event, as we were a little damp last year but that did not stop our wonderful followers from coming out and making it a huge success! Last year we had 270 people and 162 bassets check in!
We will keep posting updates on our Facebook
We are always taking donations for not only Bassetfest but also our online fundraisers! Please email ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com if you have anything you would like to donate!
If you are interested in joining us as a volunteer or have ideas to help us make Bassetfest better, reach out to us!
And don't forget to follow us on FACEBOOK for updates!
What is Bassetfest, you ask? Info for next year!
What is Bassetfest you ask? Did you miss it?
Bassetfest is our biggest fundraiser and consists of raffle baskets, auctions, costume contest, biggest paw and longest ear contests, calendar and T-shirt sales and of course the BASSET RACES! And most importantly we have YOU and YOUR BASSETS! Please scroll down to see pics from past year's Bassetfests!
What do you need to bring to Bassetfest? Well, ALL DOGS ARE WELCOME! ESPECIALLY BASSETS! Bring a chair or blanket, we will have snacks and water and pop for sale but bring what you need knowing food is only allowed outside the park fence, bring sunglasses, sunscreen, an umbrella and money to help us raise money by buying raffle tickets, shirts, calendars misc items, and our live AUCTION!
Please remember we have Bassetfest in a public dog park so park rules will apply! The city of Gahanna allows us the use each year and they have a WONDERFUL park with lots of space, a walking path, and an obstacle course for the dogs. Please bring bags to help clean up after your dog and help keep the park clean! Please make sure all dogs are up to date on shots!
We do take cash and credit cards and will allow Paypal and Venmo payments also!
We would LOVE to have as many volunteers as possible so when the time comes if you can help please email us at ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com and let us know!
Donations are also always being accepted and encouraged! We collect donations all year not only for Bassetfest our live event but also for Facebook auctions through the year! If you can send donations via mail you can to: OBHR, PO BOX 413, Brookville, OH 45309. If you have larger items and are near Dayton, Columbus, Cincy or Cleveland please let us know as we have volunteers who can help get them to us!
Contact us for a personal address if you would like to have a company like Amazon mail directly to us!
Thank you all for your help and generosity keeping us up and running! It is through the generosity of all of our donors that we are able to do what we do for the hounds! Please explore our website and see how you can help!
You can be a monthly donor and spread out donations through the year! It's tax deductible!
You can help us by fostering or transporting our hounds! We are always looking for new volunteers!
You can help us by shopping at Kroger and designating us as your charity! You shop and Kroger donates!
Want to help more? Want to help us with fundraising, processing applications, or have any other ideas? Shoot us an email at ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com!
We look forward to seeing you all again at Bassetfest LIVE in each year! Stay safe and healthy!
Warmest regards from OBHR!
Sally - OBHR director
Valerie - Fundraising
Kim - Transports
Janice - Applications
And all of our wonderful fosters and transporters!
Please enjoy some of the pictures below from this year's Bassetfest! You can view more on our Facebook Fundraiser page also!
Bassetfest 2023!