Downtown Woodstock kicked off its 2019 Friday Night Live season with Fido Fest, a fun evening celebrating the city’s canines and their owners. The event included doggie costume and talent contests.
To capture the fun, we put our roving rover reporter, Teddy the Spaz Man, on the job. When he wasn’t chasing cute little she-dogs, he was meeting folks and helping us get these photos of the festivities.
Photos courtesy of Teddy the Spaz Man.
Teddy has his press pass and is ready to put his reporting skills to work. 
Sophie soaks up sun in the park. 
Rosie Cody the maltipoo struts her stuff during the talent contest. 
Rocky is a rescue and former prison dog, who used to spend 12 hours a day with inmates. 
Otis the golden retriever is only 7 months old, and mighty handsome. 
Nixon shows off his best high-five in the talent contest. 
Stacy and Cam brought along their dogs Penny Rose and Zorro James. 
Puppy parents Randi and Chris with their fur baby Sarge. 
Mia was the costume contest winner with her UPS driver outfit. 
At age 15, Hershey stills enjoys a good party. 
Emily and Amy with their lab Tommy. 
Members of Elm Street’s “Bright Star” cast provided entertainment. 
A boy, Brett, and his dog, Bud. 
Teddy is all tuckered out. 
Contestants line up for the costume contest. 
Chipper the Golden and Joey the Corgi enjoy people watching. 
Candy, left, and her boyfriend Pedro, enjoy a night out on the town.
John wojcik says
April 30, 2019 at 12:44 pmOur roving reporter did an Awesome job. Love the pictures. Some awesome pups and people.
Janet says
April 30, 2019 at 12:47 pmWhat an awesome event. Great job Teddy for your awesome reporting!
Stephanie Overby says
April 30, 2019 at 12:48 pmIt looks like a very fun night was had by all. Wish we had something like it where we live. Teddy is the perfect hound reporter to cover the event. He is very proud and takes his job seriously. Thanks for the article and photos, Teddy. You’re the bomb!
J Conavay says
April 30, 2019 at 12:54 pmI want to move to Woodstock!
Hilary says
April 30, 2019 at 12:59 pmSo Sergio pictures and reporting by Teddy the spaz man .
Hilary says
April 30, 2019 at 1:00 pmFabulous pictures and reporting by Teddy the spaz man.
Marcia Ann Kasper says
April 30, 2019 at 1:01 pmLove your roving rover reporter! He has a nose for the most interesting stories!
Cheryl Moreland says
April 30, 2019 at 1:18 pmThis is absolutely awesome to see all these beautiful dogs and their parents having such a good time. I really love that you have embraced our furry friends and and let them have a night they would always remember. I loved all the pictures they were so doggone cute… but my favorite you have to know is Teddy the spaz man and his sisters and brothers.
Millie Ellen says
April 30, 2019 at 1:19 pmLooks like a fun party! All the doggies look like they were having fun
Love Teddy’s outfit❤🐕
Theresa Green says
April 30, 2019 at 1:42 pmWay to go Spazzy u did a good job
Evangeline B says
April 30, 2019 at 1:44 pmwhat pawsome photos you took Teddy!! Love them all.
Keep up the great work!!
Love
Miss Evangeline
jessica bryer says
April 30, 2019 at 1:46 pmAwesome reporting Teddy Love all the photos bless you all for having this
Vrhodes52 says
April 30, 2019 at 1:50 pmWhat a great festival. Looks like Teddy did a fine job. Hope he got lots of rest that night
Pam says
April 30, 2019 at 1:51 pmTeddy!! You look pawsome in your reporter gear!! Keep digging until you get the pooper scooper!
Julie says
April 30, 2019 at 2:14 pmGood job Teddy. You make a perfect nose to the ground reporter.
Wanda Parnell says
April 30, 2019 at 2:20 pmGreat photos of Woodstock’s elite! Glad to know of dog friendly towns like this. Looks like everyone had fun!
Jodi Olney says
April 30, 2019 at 2:22 pmThis is awesome! Love all the great dog pictures! Teddy did a fantastic job of capturing the moment. Love this!
Linda says
April 30, 2019 at 2:33 pmAwesome reporting Teddy , your the best
Terry says
April 30, 2019 at 2:47 pmWhat a great group! So good to see sooo many dog lovers.
I see my favorite guy, Teddy has his press pass and is ready to take charge. I love you Teddy!
Jeri Evans says
April 30, 2019 at 2:50 pmAwesome pics, go Teddy. Great job.
Billie McKenzie says
April 30, 2019 at 2:55 pmOh, how fun this looked! I should move to SC just to meet Teddy and family. The photos were awesome and the rover reporter is SOOOOOOO handsome! Keep up the good work, Spazzy boy!
Sue Patnou says
April 30, 2019 at 3:27 pmLoved all the pictures and stories. Great job.
Laura Spreitzer says
April 30, 2019 at 3:32 pmOh, how fun! Love seeing happy guys and girls with their equally happy humans out enjoying themselves!
Teddy is an amazing reporter and photographer, and knows how to capture the true essence of a dog!
Alison Wilkins says
April 30, 2019 at 5:00 pmTeddy did such a fantastic job with his paparazzi skills!! I loved seeing all the pictures of the precious pups! I wish I would have been there!
Paulette says
April 30, 2019 at 5:18 pmI loved the photos of all the pups with their humans having a super time. I like the idea of all events for furbabies!!! Great job covering the fun, Teddy!💙🐾🐾🐾🐾💙
Amy Wilson says
April 30, 2019 at 9:15 pmTeddy, you are the host with the most!! Always enjoy seeing what you’ve been up to.
Linda Glenn says
April 30, 2019 at 9:53 pmThis is just precious! A town that honors it dogged is worthy of praise. The press covered the event pawfectly! 🐶❤
Judy Weaver says
April 30, 2019 at 9:55 pmLove Fido Fest. Fun for all. Doggo’s love being Top Dogs…
Diana Handros says
April 30, 2019 at 10:56 pmLove this! Go Teddy and family!
Debbie Stober says
April 30, 2019 at 11:32 pmLove you Teddy. I wish my city had a First Friday.
Susan Doole says
May 3, 2019 at 11:42 pmgreat pictures
Terry T says
May 6, 2019 at 2:46 pmI wish I could be there to meet Teddy The Spaz Man in “pawson!”