Reporter staff

The Auburn International Farmers Market celebrated the Dog Days of Summer with a dog parade and contest last Sunday afternoon. Owners and their furry friends walked before the judges and competed for prizes in the Auburn Sound Transit Plaza.

Among the big winners were: Charli, a 3-month-old dachshund chihuahua mix owned by Auburn’s Maile Kohler, who won Cutest Dog; and Mike Sabrowsky’s Charlotte, a 3-month-old Burnese mountain dog, who took Best in Show.

Pet Pros, Dog Days Inn, Hound Dog Bakery and Petpalooza sponsored the event.

The market is open every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Sept. 27, and features fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, a variety of foods, bakery products and hand-crafted items.

Free parking is available in the Sound Transit parking garage.

To volunteer, call 253-266-2726. For more information, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.