Wyatt Goforth eats a liver mush sandwich Saturday morning during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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Over a hundred people and pets take part in the pet parade Saturday morning during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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The Dancing Fleas perform on the Carolina Harmony Trail Stage Saturday morning during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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Allen Langley deep fries liver mush Saturday morning during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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Ten-year-old Kenzi Wellman checks out the items at the Sheer Madness Custom Creations tent Saturday morning during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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Larry Bellorin plays the harp with Joe Troop Saturday morning on the Main Stage during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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People and pets take pat in the pet parade Saturday morning during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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Jim Morgan fries up liver mush treats Saturday morning during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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People and their pets take part in the pet parade Saturday morning during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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The JAVA Band performs on the Main Stage Saturday morning during the 2023 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby.

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