Lined up awaiting judging are the contenders for "smallest dog" honors, with their owners, at Bark in the Park at St. Ignace Saturday, August 16. (Photographs by Diane Blair) This year's Bark in the Park at St. Ignace Saturday, August 16, had a larger turnout than last year, with 37 dogs and their owners participating in the boardwalk stroll and contests. The event took place at Chief Wawatam park, near the old Chief dock, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The fundraiser is sponsored by Mackinac Animal Aid Association and benefits pets at the Mackinac County Animal Shelter.

Roxie, a three-year-old rescue dog, won the Overall Best in Show.

Contest winners are as follows:

Best Costume - "Daisy," owned by Summer and Hannah Sposito of St. Ignace.

Smallest Dog - "Ricco," owned by Sara Johnston of St. Ignace.

Largest Dog - "Louie," owned by Monica Bernie of Eagle.

Prettiest Eyes - "Bowzer," owned by Zack Tretchter of Remus.

Best Bark - "Duke," owned by April Nieman of Cheboygan.

Tail Wagger - "Kelly," owned by Janet Croft of Harrison Township.

Emerging the winners in the dog/owner Look Alike Contest are (from left) Devin McLean of Fenton in first place with Comet, Troy Huskey of St. Ignace in second place with Moose, and Casey Morningstar of St. Ignace in third place with Teddy. Best Smile - "Pennie," owned by Ginger Valentine of St. Ignace.

Cutest - "Marco," owned by Taylor Andress of St. Ignace.

Longest Traveled - "Pepper," owned by Larry Kendall of Vail, Arizona.

Look Alike - "Comet," with owner Devin McLean of Fenton.

Best Trick, Shiniest, and Best in Show - "Roxie," owned by Pat and Joe Kolet of Woodhaven.

Best Trick, Shiniest, and Best in Show were the awards racked up by Roxie, owned by Pat and Joe Kolet of Woodhaven, at Bark in the Park in St. Ignace Saturday afternoon, August 16.