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Greyhounds in Gettysburg, or GiG as it is affectionately called, is a four-day annual fundraising event filled with shopping opportunities, seminars, socials and more.
Thanks to the dedication of countless volunteers and adoption groups and the continued support of our guests, sponsors and vendors, GiG has become the largest sighthound reunion in the country. Hundreds of people and their hounds enjoy this fun weekend in the beautiful Gettysburg countryside.
GiG began in 1998 with a small group of friends and has steadily grown yearly. In 2013, Nittany Greyhounds took over the management of the event. Our mission has always been to raise awareness about greyhound adoption, and all proceeds from GiG benefit our adoption efforts.
Recently, though, GiG has become much more aware of the plight of other sighthounds in this country and around the world, ex-racers from other countries such as Ireland and Australia, and the joy of owning other sighthounds like Whippets, Italian Greyhounds, Borzoi, etc.
All these groups have found their place at GiG, and we welcome them to our event. We plan everything so your hounds are welcome at our events and venues.
Our event home in Gettysburg is the Allstar Family Fun Center (2638 Emmitsburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325), and our host hotel is the Eisenhower Hotel, with which we have a special rate for overnight rooms. Both are on the same property. We have a few off-property events, and the names and addresses of those venues will appear on the schedule.
The 2024 Activities Area was Sponsored by Jersey Mike's of Gettysburg.
Dogs are welcome at all venues and events (except in the Seminary Ridge Museum).
We hope you will join us in 2025!
Greyhounds in Gettysburg
Allstar Center
2638 Emmitsburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Early Bird Registration before February 20 - $40
Registration after February 20 - $45
Registration closes on April 19.
Walk-ins at the event are $50.
(Swag bags or other event extras may not be available.)
*THURSDAY GAME NIGHT
If you have ever attended this event, you know how much fun it is! This event helps everyone get to know each other and starts the weekend with a good laugh and new friends! At the end of the night, a grand prize winner will take home some cash and free registration for GiG 2025!
When: 7:00 PM Thursday
Location:
Grand Ballroom, Eisenhower Hotel
* Event Ticket Required
Cost: $6/person
*FRIDAY NIGHT Banquet
"Pajama Party"
Join us for the most fun you can have in your pajamas!
If you have ever attended one of our parties, you know how much fun it can be. We have music, contests, great food, snacks, people and dog games, raffles, and other activities to have fun with your dogs!
You must preregister and buy a ticket to eat at the buffet, but you are welcome to come after 7 p.m. to join in the fun for free.
This is our premier weekend event; we hope you will join us!
When: 6:00 PM
Location:
Grand Ballroom, Eisenhower Hotel
* Event Ticket Required
Cost: $35/person
*Guided Tour - World War II Museum
We have found another great new museum: the World War II Museum in Gettysburg! We will offer you a guided tour of this fantastic museum. You may bring your dog and feel free to walk the grounds. To see more about this incredible place, go to www.visitww2.org.
When: 8:00 AM Saturday
Location:
845 Crooked Creek Road
Gettysburg, PA
*Event Ticket Required
Cost: $9/person
*ART WORKSHOP*
with GREYHOUND DESIGN ARTIST LINDA K EVANS
Come join "Hidden Hounds" Greyhound Design Artist Linda K Evans for GiG's longest-running Art Workshop.
It's an all-new theme again this year.
"Hound Collage"
Bring along a black fine-tip pen and a used, ready-to-recycle colorful magazine. All other materials are provided so you can make a finished, framed piece of your own creative Greyhound Art!
*Pre-registration is required and capped at 25
When: 8:30 AM Saturday
Location: Allstar Center Activities Area
Cost: $38 per person
*PAPER MACHE CARTUNA HOUND SPECTACULAR with STEVE WIRTZ
A fun do-it-yourself workshop that allows you to create a paper mache sculpture in the style of master sculptor Steve Wirtz.
This 3-hour class will have you gluing paper strips over pre-made wire armatures (forms). That's right; the hard part is done for you. Wirtz will show you tips and techniques to make the most spectacular sculpture! Absolutely no artistic talent needed. Just show up wearing clothes you don't mind getting messy and bring a rag or towel to wipe off your hands. All other supplies/materials provided.
Additional wire forms/kits will be available for purchase at the workshop. Don't miss it!
*Pre-Registration Required and capped at 50
When: 3:00 PM Saturday
Location: Allstar Center Activities Area
Cost: $45 per person
GiG 2025 T-Shirt
Another great Linda Evans design is on its way!
Details Coming Soon!
Note: T-shirts must be picked up at GiG. No pre-orders will be shipped.
You will receive your pre-ordered t-shirts when you check-in.
We won't guarantee that shirts or swag bags will be available after the event, but non-attendees can order extra t-shirts from the online store after the event.
Cost: $30
Nittany Greyhounds, Inc
30 Tld Circle, Port Matilda, Pennsylvania 16870, United States
Nittany Greyhounds, Inc. is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Copyright © 2022 Nittany Greyhounds - All Rights Reserved.
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