In additional to the fun of walking around the Track, you’ll have the opportunity to visit with our sponsors, see some great demonstrations, and much more! The traffic and parking around Indianapolis Motor Speedway can take some time to navigate, so please allow yourself enough time to arrive and join the fun!
Confirmed entertainment includes:
Kalen Irsay, Sarah Fisher, WRTV-6 Meteorologist Kevin Gregory, i94 DJ Marco, Butler Blue II & III as Grand Marshalls
Performance by Jennie DeVoe
Appearances by Indianapolis Indians Mascot Rowdie, Indianapolis Colts Mascot Blue, Colts Cheerleaders, UIndy Mascot Ace the Greyhound, IUPUI Mascot Jawz (and many more to come!)
Event Schedule
9:30am – Gates and Registration Open!
9:30am-3:30pm – Visit our Party on the Plaza!
10:45am – Opening Ceremonies – featuring Grand Marshalls Kalen Irsay, Sarah Fisher, WRTV-6 Meteorologist Kevin Gregory, i94 DJ Marco, Butler Blue II and Butler Blue III, The National Anthem sung by Jennie DeVoe. Our Grand Marshalls will lead the Strut in 2012 Indy 500 Pace Cars!
11:00am – Official Start of Mutt Strut 2012 (you do not have to be present for the start of the Strut – we do a rolling start)
11:30am-3:30pm – On-stage demonstrations and activities:
11:00am – Canine Search & Rescue Demonstration by Midwest Search Dogs
11:30am – “Pet Fashion Show 1” presented by Harrison College (visit the Harrison College booth to sign your pet up to be our “best dressed” pooch!)
12:00pm – Round of Appaws with emcee Todd Connor (WRTV-6 evening co-anchor) – a Tribute to the American Shelter Dog, the announcement of the 2013 Top Dog (including a parade of IndyHumane adoptable dogs and success stories)
12:30pm – Canine Training Tips presented by IndyHumane’s Canine Training School
1:00pm – K-9 Officer Demonstration presented by Methodist Hospital K-9 Officers
1:30pm – “Pet Fashion Show 2” presented by Harrison College (visit the Harrison College booth to sign your pet up to be our “best dressed” pooch!)
2:00pm – Round of Appaws 2 – A Tribute to the American Shelter Dog (including a parade of IndyHumane adoptable dogs and success stories)
2:30pm – Canine Search and Rescue Demonstrations
3:00pm – Canine Training Tips presented by IndyHumane’s Canine Training School
1:30pm – Registration Closes
2:00pm – Last walkers enter the Track
3:00pm – Track closes
3:30pm – Plaza closes
**Schedule is updated often, so please continue to check back for the most up-to-date schedule of events**