Cook Street Village Block Party: Where dogs and humans can gather

A wiener (dog) can also be a winner at the Fastest Dog Competition at the Cook Street Village Block Party, Sunday on Cook Street.

The competition is one of a number of events and activities hosted by more than 150 businesses, artisans and community groups.

There will be food and beverage vendors (including a licensed area) and live music from a main stage all day.

The event is free. It runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Cook Street Village, (200- to 400-block Cook Street, between Oscar Street and Park Boulevard). For more information, go to Facebook.