Meet dog artist Tillamook Cheddar and enjoy pooch portraiture photos, pet-related vendors and sidewalk chalk art during the Dogs of Summer event.

The free event will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21 in the ArtsPark at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood.

There will also be a bounce house, art exhibition by Runcie Tatnall, presentations on pet nutrition, canine safety for kids, dog obedience, therapy dogs and much more.

Below is a schedule of some of the events:

Saturday, June 20, 4-6:30 p.m.
• Meet and greet Tillamook “Tillie” Cheddar and her human companion, Bowman Hastie III
• Demonstration by the South Florida Air K9s Performing Dogs
• Storm-phobia presentation by Dr. Terry Curtis, University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine
• Live music by One Night Stand

Sunday, June 21, 1–3:30 p.m.
• Tillie does a live demonstration of her one-of-a-kind art-making technique
• Children’s Interactive Art Tent
• Blessing of the Animals by Father Julio Solano of the Church of the Little Flower
• Free Gallery Admission Day at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
• Live music

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.There will be wading pools, sprinklers and water bowls for the dogs. Complimentary dog-sitting available when visiting the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood on both days.

For more information and complete rules for attending animals, call 954-921-3274.

Photo credit: Elvis Santana