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.
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.


