Barktober Fest

 

Barktober Fest is the festival you don’t want to miss! Didn’t register at the Walk for the Animals? No problem! You won’t get your exclusive t-shirt but you can still come to the festival and enjoy contests, food vendors, retail vendors, artisan vendors, live music, a Furtastic Family Fun Zone, and more! (Please note: all minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

 

There is no fee for the festival, so come have fun with us! 

ASL Interpreting Available

 

Live Music

Live performance by one of Rochester's favorite bands, Junkyard Fieldtrip. Performance times announced soon!

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Sign Up for Contests & Festival Activities

Event Schedule

We can't wait to see you at Barktober Fest! The Event Schedule will be updated shortly, but here is a sneak peek of what you can look forward to! 

Festival for the Animals - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fall Themed Pet Photobooth - 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Walk for the Animals - Begins at 10:00 a.m. by the balloons!

Furtastic Family Fun Zone - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Bounce House - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fundraising Awards - 10:45 a.m. at the Main Stage

Dog Costume Contest - 11:00 a.m. at the Main Stage (sponsored by Lori's Natural Foods)

Hot Diggity Dog Hot Dog Bobbing Contest - 11:45 a.m. at the Main Stage (sponsored by Karma Sauce)

Pup Pie Eating Contest -12:20 p.m. at the Main Stage (sponsored by Orville's Home Appliances)

Live Music with Junkyard Fieldtrip - 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. at the Main Stage

Raffle Prize Drawings - 2:00 p.m. Raffle Ticket Sales Close

 

Artisan Vendors & Exhibitors

Vendor Application for Artisans and Pet-Businesses: https://www.eventeny.com/events/barktoberfest2023-6237/

Bubba BowWow Boutique

Buster Browns Snick Snackery

Cranky Cat Collection

Created by Krystina

Dogdohr Dog Toys

Eastside Dog Services 

Fetching Fashions

Kids Art Supporting Animals (KAWA)

My Little Birdie Told Me

Photography by Sean Gallagher

Sand and Sea by Jules

Sustainable Creations Co

Tail Wagging Treats

The Floral Bowtique

The GoldenDoodle Rules

TOTL Photography

Winter by Design

Woofie's of Rochester

DEEP Arts

GRASP

Pet Pride of NY

Rochester Museum & Science Center

ROCDog

Teacher's Pet Animal Sanctuary

Food Vendors

Chef's Catering

Curbside Quesadillas

Molly V's Ice Cream Truck

J&S Fried Dough

Rob's Kabobs

 

 

(vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options)

Craft Beverages

Triphammer Bierwerks