🎉 Highlights from The Eight @ Tool Park Grand Opening Celebration!
🎉 Highlights from The Eight @ Tool Park Grand Opening Celebration!
🎀 Ribbon Cutting & National Anthem Pride
We kicked off the day with the official grand opening ceremony and a standout performance by the Malakoff High School Band. And a huge shoutout to the young lady who performed the National Anthem — she crushed it!
💃 The Dancers Brought the Energy
The Log Cabin Swingers and Canton Showstoppers lit up the stage with crowd-pleasing performances. If you weren’t tapping your toes, you weren’t paying attention. 💃🕺
🐕 Dog Parade = Total Heart-Stealer
Dogs stole the show with the Pup Parade — costumes, wagging tails, and giant smiles everywhere.
Biggest highlight? Yoda found his forever home! 🐾❤️
🌸 Butterfly Garden Magic
Huge thanks to the Tool Garden Club — the butterfly garden is absolutely stunning.
A perfect spot for journaling, watching the sunset over the pond, or simply enjoying a peaceful pause surrounded by nature. 🦋🌿
🎣 Catch & Release Pond Fun
One more reason to love The Eight: the beautiful catch and release pond! A perfect spot for young anglers, relaxing afternoons, or simply enjoying a little lakeside peace without leaving town.
Bring your rod, bring your smiles—and enjoy a little extra lake magic. 🎣☀️
🍔 Food Truck Heaven
Multiple food trucks = major win. Finally, choices on the west side of the lake — and people were loving it! Tacos, BBQ, sweets — you name it, it was there. 🎉🍴
🛼 Cedar Creek Roller Derby: Wow Factor
Our hometown roller derby team brought the fire — fast, fearless, and so much fun to watch. These ladies can move! 🛼🔥
🏓 Pickleball Fun @ The Eight
The pickleball courts were hopping from sunup to sundown — staying active at the lake has never looked better!
We’re proud to support the fun — Things To Do @ Cedar Creek Lake donated a new paddle to welcome Gene to the Cedar Creek Pickleball Group.
👉 Join the Cedar Creek Pickleball Group
🏖️ Sand Volleyball & Epic Kids’ Play Area
The new sand volleyball courts? Total hit. The kids' area? Next-level awesome — slides, swings, and so much room to run.
Top it off with nice bathrooms (yes, it matters!) and you’ve got a serious win for Tool.
🎸 CW Roberts & Seth Thomas Rocked It
Local musicians kept the party rolling. CW Roberts delivered feel-good vibes, and Seth Thomas closed the day with a set that had everyone smiling.
🎁 What’s in Your Pup’s Goodie Bag?
Hand-picked by local dog lovers. Approved by our Chief Taste Tester, Milo.
Every single treat in your dog’s bag was chosen with care—and let’s be honest, a little love. This isn’t just a random assortment. It’s a thoughtful lineup of favorites, from joint-friendly bites to bakery-style goodies (and yep, even a few crumblin’ burnt ends straight from Milo’s stash).
A Day of Tail-Wagging Treats: Tailored by Size, Filled with Love including Vet Picks & Milo’s Must-Have
Every pup is unique—so our goodie bags are built that way too.
Based on your dog’s size (small, medium, or large), they’ll receive a custom combo of premium treats from our curated selection below. It’s all about giving them a safe, tasty, and joyful experience at Cedar Creek Lake.
🍽️ Morning: Burnt End Crumbles
Product: Yellowstone Ranch Beef Burnt Ends
Start the day strong with real, smoky beef. These single-ingredient jerky crumbles are high in protein and smell like BBQ straight off the grill. Crumbly, savory, and Milo-approved—because every special outing should start with something unforgettable.
🥞 Mid-Morning: Real Beef JumboBone
Product: Pedigree Mini JumboBone
The mid-morning munch. A soft, chewy center wrapped in beefy goodness. Satisfying without being too rich—ideal for dogs who like to chew, chill, and chew again. Great for walks, rides, or watching squirrels from the patio.
💪 Afternoon Boost: Hip & Joint Support Chews
Product: VetIQ Hip & Joint Chews (2)
Support for strong joints, mobile muscles, and playful paws. With glucosamine, MSM, and krill oil, these soft chews are your dog’s natural edge for aging well and staying active. Especially important for pups who love to hike, swim, or play fetch ‘til sunset.
🥩 Snack Time: Oven-Baked Biscuits
Product: Blue Buffalo Bones – Baked with Beef
Crunchy, clean, and crave-worthy. These classic biscuits are made with real beef and zero fillers—no corn, no wheat, no soy. Perfect for a quick pick-me-up after a long walk or a sun-soaked nap in the grass.
🍫 Dessert: Bakery-Style Bites
Product: Three Dog Bakery Peanut Mutter Bites (2)
Dessert? Absolutely. These soft-baked “brownie” bites are swirled with carob and real peanut butter, giving your dog the feeling of a bakery treat without any added sugar. It's the paw-fect way to end a day of lake adventures.
🍗 Evening Treat: Jerky Done Right
Product: Wiggles & Wags Chicken Jerky Cuts
Simple. Satisfying. High-protein strips made with just chicken and a touch of glycerin. These are lean, clean, and easy to digest—ideal for winding down or refueling after play. Tailored to please both dainty chewers and big-time snackers.
🐔 Anytime Reward: Real Chicken Strips
Product: Hill’s Natural Jerky Strips
Tender, meaty strips with no artificial anything. Made with real chicken, these are the “good dog” rewards that feel good to give. Perfect for all sizes and snack styles—because every tail wag deserves a treat.
🍖 Lasting Chew: Chicken & Collagen Drumsticks
Product: CollaChews Natural Drumsticks
For pups who love to gnaw, this rawhide alternative hits the mark. Infused with collagen to support joint and skin health, these long-lasting drumsticks promote dental hygiene and gut health too. Great for medium to large dogs who like to work for their reward.
🧡 Thank You, Cedar Creek Lake!
We couldn’t have asked for a better day at The Eight.
A huge thank you to everyone who made it happen — from the volunteers and performers to the families, dog lovers, derby skaters, musicians, food truck crews, pickleball players, and every smiling face who came out to celebrate with us.
You turned a grand opening into a community moment we’ll be proud of for a long time to come.
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