Hounds Hunting with Heart 2026 Raises Funds for Vivian B. Adams School

Annual event in Dothan, AL features car show, dog demos, auctions, and more to benefit local special needs school.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:40pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring a repeated image of a dog in a costume, conceptually representing the playful and celebratory nature of the Hounds Hunting with Heart event.The vibrant dog costume contest at Hounds Hunting with Heart will bring creative energy and community spirit to the annual fundraiser for the Vivian B. Adams School.Dothan Today

The Hounds Hunting with Heart 2026 event in Dothan, Alabama will raise funds for the Vivian B. Adams School, a multi-county school that serves individuals of all abilities. The annual event features a car show, dog demonstrations, vendors, concessions, live and silent auctions, and a dog costume contest. All proceeds from the free admission event go directly back to the school to support projects like new playground areas and student field trips.

Why it matters

The Vivian B. Adams School provides crucial hands-on learning experiences and daily skill-building opportunities for students with special needs in the Wiregrass region. Community support through events like Hounds Hunting with Heart helps ensure the school can continue offering these valuable programs.

The details

Hounds Hunting with Heart 2026 will take place on April 11 at the Dale County Agplex in Dothan. The full-day event will feature a car show, dog demonstrations, vendors, concessions, live and silent auctions, and a dog costume contest. Organizers say every dollar raised goes directly back to the Vivian B. Adams School to fund projects and support the school's mission.

  • Hounds Hunting with Heart 2026 will take place on April 11, 2026.

The players

Melissa Voynich

The Dale County Extension Director who discussed the upcoming Hounds Hunting with Heart event.

Vivian B. Adams School

A multi-county school that serves individuals of all abilities and is the beneficiary of the Hounds Hunting with Heart fundraiser.

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What they’re saying

“Every dollar raised goes directly back to the school, helping fund projects like new playground areas and student field trips.”

— Melissa Voynich, Dale County Extension Director

The takeaway

The Hounds Hunting with Heart event demonstrates the Wiregrass community's commitment to supporting local organizations that provide vital services and enrichment opportunities for individuals with special needs.