Barktoberfest

Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences (formerly Coalition to Unchain Dogs) are joining forces to present Barktoberfest to provide a fun-filled afternoon with our canine friends! Your support will help! 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

Event Attractions

Purina Pro Plan Performance Team

An interactive trick dog show presented by Dare Devil Dogs will be action packed. Shows will take place at 2:35 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Costume Contest

Dress up your pup for a chance to show off their favorite costume and win one of our contests. Local celebrity judges will determine the winner for each category. This year’s costume contest categories are:

• Best Trick
• Best Individual Costume (Dog Only)
• Best Group Costume

Music Performances

The Duke University Wind Symphony will be playing from 3 p.m.-3:45 p.m and the Durham Community Concert Band will perform from 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. Both bands will be playing Halloween music.

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.

Fun Walk

Take a short stroll with your pup. The route will lead you through the park, and you’ll learn fun facts along the way.

Pet Market

Browse and shop for pet-related items from many local canine businesses.

Local Canine Foster and Adoption Organizations

Learn more about local adoption and foster organizations. You may even find their new best friend!

Raffles

Purchase tickets for a chance to win great prizes! Proceeds will help enrich the lives of local dogs!

Beer and Food Sales

Beer and food will be available for purchase on site.