Raise the BARK!
Bark in the Park is back and better than ever! Tampa's favorite festival is on February 7th, 2026 at Curtis Hixon Park and includes a one-mile Walk for the Animals along Tampa's beautiful downtown Riverwalk, followed by a family- and pet-friendly festival with entertainment, food & drinks, dozens of amazing vendors, a Kid Zone, fun activities for pets and their people, and a showcase of adoptable dogs!
Bark in the Park benefits thousands of homeless animals each year by raising much-needed funds that provide medical care, food, housing, and enrichment for the animals at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

Bark in the Park provides crucial funding for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to provide essential services for homeless animals, as well as local pets and their people.
For more than 100 years, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been dedicated to our vision of leading the way because every life counts. Named a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator since 2008, designated a Platinum Participator with GuideStar, and accredited by AHAA, the standard in veterinary excellence, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is dedicated to the highest standards in animal sheltering and veterinary care. Our adoption programs, affordable veterinary services, community outreach efforts and volunteer opportunities are essential to the health and wellbeing of thousands of animals across Tampa Bay.
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Raise Together!
Join fellow pet-lovers across Tampa Bay to help save more lives by joining Bark in the Park as a fundraiser! Fundraise on your own as a "Lone Wolf" or gather a group of friends or colleagues to work together as a "Pack".
Walk Together!
Individuals, registered as a Lone Wolf or as part of a Pack, who raise at least $100 qualify to take part in the one-mile Walk for the Animals. The walk begins at 10:30am and is a fun way to support animals and kick off the event!
Bark Together!
Join us from 11am - 3pm at Curtis Hixon Park for Tampa Bay's favorite family- and pet-friendly festival! The event is open to the public; attendees are not required to register as fundraisers to come out and enjoy the day!
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Corinthia Cook created and joined SCU Barkives
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Cynthia Smoot Weller donated $105.00 to The Bark Squad
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Jeannine Hascall joined The Bark Squad
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The Bark Squad has earned the Team : Top Fundraiser Badge
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Steven Rovner donated $262.50 to The Bark Squad
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Bark in the Park 2026 Leaderboard
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Joanne Hubert $7,532.75 raised
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Gina Baker $1,870.00 raised
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Scott Price $1,000.00 raised
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Sarah Glaser $500.00 raised
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Karen Falconer $500.00 raised
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The Bark Squad $2,380.00 raised
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Team Resting Rainbow $2,080.00 raised
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HSTB Paw-some Volunteers $718.75 raised
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PARty Animals $500.00 raised
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Puppy Pals 25-26 $180.00 raised
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1 Matching Gift from a Friend of the Animals $2,000.00
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2 Melissa Muha $2,000.00
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3 Scott Price $500.00
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4 Karen Falconer $500.00
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5 Matching Gift from a Friend of the Animals $500.00