Event Attractions
Costume Contest
Dress up your pup for a chance to show off their favorite costume and win one of our contests.
Schedule of Events
| 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Durham Divas 'n Dude Performance |
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
| Mighty Messengers of Soul
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4:45 p.m.
| Individual Costume Contest
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| 5:30 p.m. | Group Costume Contest
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Photo Booth
Participants will have an opportunity to purchase a special photo of their canine friend taken by Assorted Poppies Photo.
Canine Food Drive
Bring a bag of dog food to drop off at the Beyond Fences booth! Beyond Fences provides free food to pet owners in need here in Durham.
Pet Market
Browse and shop for pet-related items from many local canine businesses.
2023 Barktoberfest Vendors:
Backpack Butter
Bakie's Doggie Boutique
Better Realty Binky & Bell
Black Dog Crafts
Brinkley’s Canine Supplies
Carolina Biscuit Co.
Dogs N Digs
DOGSNOG
Domestic Doodles
Dunn Design Boutique
Durham Parks Foundation
Farmina
Finn & Flops
Five Freedoms Photography
Growling Davis 23
Handsome Hound Dog Treats
LovebyLesha
Luvlee Candle
Mutt Stuff
MVP Tie-Dyes
Nana’s Bandanas
Newday Veterinary Care
Pawsitive Creations
SouthPaw Treats
The Dabba Company
The Dog Moms of Durham
Tess Studios
Ulti-Mutt Wags and Play
Whiskers, Wags & Wares
Wyrm & Watson
Local Canine Foster and Adoption Organizations
Learn more about local adoption and foster organizations. You may even find your new best friend!
2023 Barktoberfest Animal Welfare Organizations:
Animal Protection Society of Durham
Carolina Boxer Rescue
Charley’s K9 Rescue
Freedom Ride Rescue
PetsPals NC
Perfectly Imperfect Pups
Rainbow, Rescue & Retreat
Beer and Food Sales
Beer and food will be available for purchase. 100% of beer sales benefit Beyond Fences.
2023 Barktoberfest Food Vendors:
Stuffyman’s Vegan Stuff
Dessert Diva
Event Cancellation Information
Barktoberfest is a rain or shine event. In the case of severe inclement weather, events may be canceled.
- Call the weather line at 919-560-4636 and press Number 8 for the status of the event.
- Visit Facebook and/or Twitter
Event Contact
For event information, email Amy Pehowic or call 919-560-4355, ext. 27212.