Chihuahua Beauty Contest Saturday, May 5.

That is not a metaphor, we’re having an honest to goodness Chihuahua Beauty Contest at the Back Room Gallery this Saturday, May 5 as part of the Pillette Village Cinco de Mayo Festival.  4749 Wyandotte St E.

Register your doggie diva or dudester by 10:45 am.  Contest starts at 11.

You won’t believe the prizes:  The artists of the Back Room Gallery are just too creative and talented…. and have come up with some wonderful prizes for the winner, including

  • Swarovski collar (not shown) by jewellery designer Sue Rumball
  • silk robes and crown created by The Gilded Lily (pictured at right)
  • a  stunning original pottery winner’s dish by Dayna Wagner shown below.

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The Cinco de Mayo party is basically an all-day street party right outside our gallery.  Other events include CLaroL the Clown, hula hoop artists, artists on the street, live band on Wyandotte St E near Palenque, live pottery throwing, Latin dancers, food, face paiting and temporary tattoos, chalk art, balloon animals, much more.