Thanks to All Who Help Make GiG Successful!
A change of venue for this very large, boisterous event posed a major challenge for us this year. We had a few little glitches; nothing bad, but enough to keep us all on our toes. GiG is like an engine...
Our guests are like the gas (or electric charge). You make this event happen and continue to allow us to be successful every year. My first concern is not typically about money; it is about the guest experience. If you have a great time, you will want to come back. You are critical to our success. Without gas, the engine doesn't run.
Secondly, our volunteers are the gears, all working together to make things happen. I do get lots of credit for GiG's success, but believe me, without our dozens of volunteers doing what they do, there would be no event. I can't name everyone because for sure I would miss someone, but I do want to call out our board: Joy (our vendor coordinator); Beth (our treasurer and bean counter); Martha (our volunteer & raffle coordinator); Sharon (everywhere at once!); Bob (our President with the broken ankle who couldn't come); Gene (who couldn't be here but helped behind the scene) and Ellen (holding down the kennel at home). Our dozens of volunteers are dedicated and committed to this event and pitch in wherever and whenever needed. Many of you helped us tear down Friday night and Saturday afternoon, and we don't take that for granted. We cherish each and everyone of them/YOU.
Thirdly, our vendors deserve many kudos, and remind me of wheels on the car. They keep us moving! Several of them are there representing their adoption groups and raising money to continue their efforts. We are all in this together, and we value them because, again, without them, we have no event.
The Museum was a great new venue. Their volunteers were awesome, hauling tables, pulling people out of the bog, introducing us to the big machines, and being flexible when we needed them. Yes, it was a much tighter space, and if we go back there, we will tweak accordingly. We were spoiled by having such a huge, open space before. Change is never easy. Some really liked the more intimate setting, some did not, but all seemed to have a great time.
Yes, this is a mountain of work, and every year we say... nope, not doing this anymore... but once the dust has settled, we organize, put things away, and sleep. Then we start talking about next year. We tell ourselves we must be nuts, but the reality is that we all recognize that without these big events, where we see old friends and make new ones, we will lose our close-knit greyhound (and now sighthound) community. We must stick together if we are going to be successful in the future. We must continue raising money so that we can vet these precious souls when they are hurt. We must continue raising money so that we can transport them, feed them, and rehab them when they need it. Never forget that all of this is for the dogs; they deserve our undying love and attention and soft couches.
On behalf of Nittany Greyhounds and all of the other groups that participated, THANK YOU for supporting GiG! - Toni.
GiG Extras
THURSDAY GAME NIGHT
FRIDAY NIGHT BANQUET - Hawaiian Howliday!
FRIDAY NIGHT BANQUET - Hawaiian Howliday!
*THURSDAY GAME NIGHT
Games & Wine
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!
Billy will do his usual game shenanigans in the enclosed pavillion and the winery will offer tastings, a food truck and other surprises. We will add more details as we get them nailed down.
When: 6:00 PM Thursday
Food Adventures Food Truck
Location:
251 Peach Tree Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353
Note: You must be registered for GiG to sign up for this event.
* Event Reservation Required
Cost: $5/person
FRIDAY NIGHT BANQUET - Hawaiian Howliday!
FRIDAY NIGHT BANQUET - Hawaiian Howliday!
FRIDAY NIGHT BANQUET - Hawaiian Howliday!
*FRIDAY NIGHT Banquet
"Hawaiian Howliday!"
Get out those Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts! We are going to Hawaii this year!
Look for great food, games, contests, music, and whatever else Crazy Carol can think up! If you have been to one of our socials, then you know how much fun they are. Yes, our dogs are welcome too!
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 all registered GiG guests are welcome to come after 7 PM to join in the fun and games.
This is our premier weekend event; we hope you will join us!
Location:
200 W Golden Ln, New Oxford, PA
6:30 PM Friday
Doors Open for Ticket Holders Only
Note: You must be registered for GiG to sign up for ticketed events.
* Event Ticket Required
Cost: $25/person
ZENTANGLE ART WORKSHOP*
FRIDAY NIGHT BANQUET - Hawaiian Howliday!
ZENTANGLE ART WORKSHOP*
* ZENTANGLE ART WORKSHOP
with GREYHOUND DESIGN ARTIST LINDA K EVANS
8:30 AM Saturday
Come join Greyhound Design Artist Linda K Evans for GiG's longest-running Art Workshop.
It's an all-new theme again this year.
"Zentangle"
More details to come!
*Pre-registration is required and capped at 25
Note: You must be registered for GiG to sign up for Art Workshops.
Location: Cafeteria Area, World War II Museum
* Event Ticket Required
Cost: $38 per person
The Motor Head Tour
The Motor Head Tour
ZENTANGLE ART WORKSHOP*
The Motor Head Tour
8:00 AM Saturday
World War II Museum (Outside)
Meet at the front entrance to the Museum
The Museum has a large collection of equipment from the War -- tanks, trucks, jeeps, etc. -- and has agreed to give us a guided "tour" of the gear. Each piece of equipment comes with a story, and the Museum docents are more than happy to talk about those histories. Please join us for a fun, unusual discussion of all that the Museum has to offer. Dogs are welcomed to this talk.
Free
GiG T-SHIRTS
The Motor Head Tour
Battlefield Walk
GiG 2026 T-Shirt
Another great Linda Evans design!
Note: You must register for GiG to pre-order T-shirts.
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 will be available after the event, but if they are, they will be posted in the online store.
Pre-Order Cost: $28
Battlefield Walk
The Motor Head Tour
Battlefield Walk
Battlefield Walk
8:00 AM Friday
Hancock Avenue
"The angel of death alone can produce such a field as was presented."
Many Gettysburg Battlefield Tours culminate at the Angle with a discussion of the repulse of Pickett's Charge. Few take much time to learn about the intense fighting just north of the Angle, where Pettigrew's Confederate Division, with the backing of two more brigades under General Isaac Trimble, struck the position held by Brigadier General Alexander Hays' Third Division of the 2d Corps. Hays' Division had marched to Gettysburg with 3,644 officers and men, but by July 3, more than 700 had been sent to repel an attack on East Cemetery Hill, and serious casualties on July 2 had further reduced the number of available effectives, including the loss of one of the commanders of the remaining two brigades. This walk will reveal the stories of the soldiers who valiantly defended this less-talked-about part of the Union line.
You can park in the paved lot just off Taneytown Road (near the Cemetery) or use the grass parking lot on the east side of Taneytown Road.
We will start at the Delaware State Monument, which is near the parking lot. From there, we will walk along the paved road to the north end of Hancock Avenue. There are several monuments in that area, many of which are seldom visited, but do have interesting vignettes behind them. The group will then proceed southward along Hancock Avenue and discuss the myriad monuments and events that occurred in the area, probably ending at the Angle, the climax of Pickett's Charge.
Free
2026 Event Sponsors
Food Adventures Food Truck
Food Adventures Food Truck
Will be available during Thursday's Game Night Event