MIFFLINTOWN — It certainly won’t be confused with a runway show during New York Fashion Week with famous designers, but the Bark in the Park had added a pet fashion show to its third edition.

That’s right. Move over, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Michael Kors. The doggie designers and their four-legged models are the stars of this show on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walker Township Community Park in Mifflintown.

“This has gone beyond my expectation,” said Beth Weaver, of Milroy, who organizes the annual event with her husband, Darren. “We never imagined there would be 150 dogs showing up our second year. It’s just blown my mind that we’ve gotten this big in three years; I didn’t expect this at all.”

There might be even more canines and more vendors, too. Year one saw 16 vendors, which grew to around 40 vendors last year, Weaver said. “We’re hoping to top that this year.”

Other highlights of this year’s event includes vendors, food, puppy pizza party, pet photos and nail trims by Teacher’s Pet Grooming by donation.

There will be a Chinese auction, deejay on site, paw print station and an appearance from the one and only Weavdog, who will be bringing a friend this year and leading the red carpet. There will also be a dog play area as well as face painting for the kids.

The highlight of this year’s Bark in the Park is the pet fashion show from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., which replaces the pet parade.

“Dress up your pup and let them walk the red carpet to strut their stuff for the judges,” Weaver said.

“Just no cat calling, please!” Weaver quipped. “We’re hoping that people come dressed in costume or dressed as their dog.”

Categories for the prizes at the fashion show include best pet head for hair style; best walk; and best matching dog and handler.

Registration is required, but participants can do so the day of the fashion show until 10 a.m.

“I’ve had a lot of people come up to me and say, ‘I can’t wait to bring my dog,'” Weaver said.

But that’s not a prerequisite for attending the event, she added. “You don’t have to have a pet to come to this. You can bring a lawn chair and sit and pet dogs all day. It’s definitely open to the public, and not all vendors are pet-related.”

Admission is free.

“Come in, bring your dog and enjoy the day,” Weaver said.

Bark in the Park organizers are still looking for vendors. Proceeds from the event benefit ROFF Rescue.