Barktoberfest
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
Bill Foster CBS 17
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
The Terry Wiley Band
COSTUME CONTEST
Best Individual Costume (Dog Only)
Best Group Costume
GUEST JUDGES
Commissioner Floyd McKissick
Senator Mike Woodard
Representative Vernetta Alston
Community Advocate Carolyn Rogers
Durham Fire Chief Bobby Zoldos
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
Ponysuarus
Tito’s Vodka cocktails
Dessert Diva
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PLATINUM PAW SPONSORS
SILVER PAW SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Photos by Alex Boerner