Does your furry best friend deserve the best? Elevate their dining experience and bring a piece of Harrisonburg's story into your home. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll craft a beautiful, custom dog bowl stand using reclaimed wood sourced directly from our city's trees. In partnership with the Harrisonburg Urban Wood Program, you'll give a local tree a second life as a functional piece of art, made with love, for your most loyal companion.

Each Workshop Ticket Includes:

Supplies to create a ~7-inch tall wooden dog bowl stand (including a slab of locally-sourced, urban wood, black hairpin legs, and two stainless steel bowls)
- Note: The base workshop ticket will give you 6-inch legs (best suited for small dogs, i.e. Chihuahua, Dachshund, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier). If you would like to upgrade your ticket to get taller legs (12-inch, 16-inch, or 24-inch), please select the desired option in the registration under the Donation screen. You will be charged the cost difference of the longer legs.
Instructions, tools, and guided expertise to complete your project
Drink Voucher to use at Feel the Rain Brothers Brew Co. (good for one beer or NA drink)

After choosing a slab of locally-sourced urban wood, participants, with the help of our staff, will cut, sand, and assemble an elevated dog bowl stand perfect for your Hburg Hound. Head into the taproom to enjoy a beverage and a presentation on the City of Harrisonburg's Urban Wood Program. Participants will learn the background of the locally sourced wood they’ll be giving a new life to and the importance of Virginia urban wood programs.

Thank you to our event partners:

Harrisonburg Urban Wood Program - https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/urban-forestry-program
Rocktown Urban Wood - https://rocktownurbanwood.com
Virginia Urban Wood Group - https://www.treesvirginia.org/.../virginia-urban-wood-group

This workshop is part of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance's Hburg Hounds program - an initiative that promotes Downtown Harrisonburg's many dog-friendly destinations. Learn more at https://downtownharrisonburg.org/hburg-hounds

Size Options

Small (6-inch legs) - $55 (base ticket only)
Medium (12-in legs) - $60 (base ticket +$5)
Large (16-in legs) - $65 (base ticket +$10)
Extra-Large (24-in legs) - $70 (base ticket +$15)

2026 Make Your Own Urban Wood Dog Bowl Stand

Get your paws on a ticket to this woodworking workshop in partnership with Harrisonburg's Urban Wood Program and Rocktown Urban Wood.