Barktoberfest
2023
Saturday, October 28
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Durham Central Park
501 Foster Street
Durham, NC
Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences are joining forces once again to provide a fun-filled afternoon with our canine friends! Your support will help us promote a dog friendly community and provide services to people and their pets in underserved areas.
Free event!
Rain or shine!
EMCEE
Wes Hohenstein, chief meteorologist at CBS 17.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
The Mighty Messengers of Soul will be playing. Join this Classic Soul Band that will get you on your feet!
COSTUME CONTEST
Best Individual Costume (Dog Only)
Best Group Costume
Guest judges: Commissioner Floyd McKissick, Senator Mike Woodard,
Representative Vernetta Alston, Community Advocate Carolyn Brown
PHOTO BOOTH
Participants will have an opportunity to purchase a special photo of their canine friend taken by a local photographer.
CANINE FOOD DRIVE
We will collect canine food donations for Durham dogs in need.
PET MARKET
Browse and shop for pet-related items from many local canine businesses.
LOCAL CANINE FOSTER & ADOPTION ORGANIZATIONS
Learn more about local adoption and foster organizations. You may even find their new best friend!
BEER & FOOD SALES
Beer from Ponysuarus, Tito’s Vodka cocktails and Food from Stairway to Veggin’ and Dessert Diva will be on site throughout the event.
PLATINUM PAW SPONSORS
BEER AND COCKTAILS
SILVER PAW SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Photos by Alex Boerner