Woofstock, which attracts thousands of pet lovers to the Midcoast area, is changing venues this year.

Woofstock 2012 will be held at the Damariscotta River Assocation on Belvedere Road, the site of the Damariscotta Farmers Market, on Sept. 8.

The change is due to the ice rink installed last year on the previous site, said Woofstock Coordinator and co-owner of The Animal House Aubrey Martin. “Unfortunately, we are unable to use the previous site,” Martin said. “We are so grateful to Steve Hufnagel and the DRA for coming up with an alternate site, which will be perfect for Woofstock. It’s a beautiful venue with plenty of parking, and we’re thrilled to be there.”

Woofstock is a family festival for pet lovers, now in its eighth year. This year, fourteen rescues and shelters have been invited. This year’s activities will include agility demonstrations and run-throughs with Positively Best Friends, a flyball demonstration with Flyball MAINEiacs, Canine Good Citizen testing, plus vendors, samples, services and pet games.

King Eider’s is serving up the food this year.

All proceeds from Woofstock go to the shelters and rescues in attendance. Admission is $10 per person, kids under 12 free.

Woofstock 2012 is presented by The Animal House, and sponsored by Nature’s Variety, Merrick Canidae, Earthborn Holistic, Stella & Chewy’s, King Eider’s and Downeast Dog News.

For more information, email info@theanimalhouse.net or go to the Animal House's Facebook page.