The Pensacola Humane Society is celebrating 80 years of improving the lives of cats and dogs throughout the greater Pensacola area.

We are excited to announce BARKTOBERBEST 2023, our fur-vorite outdoor event, will be held Sunday, October 29th, under the mutt-jestic oaks of Seville Square in historic downtown Pensacola.

BARKTOBERFEST 2023 is the Ulti-mutt pet friendly event on the entire Gulf Coast, bringing together local animal shelters and rescues, as well as a multitude of paws-itive area businesses.

We anticipate over 4,000 fur-bulous attendees at this year’s event.

BARKTOBERFEST 2023 will feature our Awwww-dorable Adoption Arena with dogs from the Pensacola Humane Society, as well as the Escambia and Santa Rosa County Animal Shelters.

The Humane Express will be on hand with purrfect cats and kittens for adoption.

Enjoy the Pensacola Police K-9 demonstration, a canine obstacle course and dog wellness sessions by Wolfgang, plus plenty of Wolfgang’s pup-friendly activities to fill the day with good fun for your fur-babies.

Barktoberfest 2023 will have a dozen food trucks, a beverage booth with a variety of adult and non-alcoholic beverages, the Quench Buggy Water Truck from ECUA and even a strolling magician!

BARKTOBERFEST 2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – CLICK HERE!

Enter the Canine Contests at the Gazebo Stage. (Judged by prominent local dog-nitaries!)

Pup-tacular Costume Contest for small and large dogs. (Morning and afternoon contests!)

Doggy Doppleganger Owner Look Alike Contest. (Costumes encouraged!)

Ulti-mutt Best Trick Contest.

Paw-lympic Tail Waggin’ Contest

Yappy Hour Beer Drinking Contest (Featuring a special dog-friendly brew!)

Events to enjoy with your fur-baby throughout the day:

Pup-kin Patch Bubble Arena

Paw-casso Face Painting

Pup-arrazzi Photo Booth

Pup-cake Walk

Bone App-e-treat Pool

Doggone Small Dog Races

For a fur-bulous day, join us at BARKTOBERFEST 2023 at Seville Square, Sunday October 29th, 10 am – 4 pm.

WANT TO BE A SPONSOR OR VENDOR?
Contact Deborah Dunlap 850-232-9063 (call or text) Sponsor/Vendor Coordinator

Thank You to our PAW-TASTIC sponsors! 

Best In Show Title Sponsor

Leader of the Pack Sponsor

Top Dog Sponsors

   

 

To learn more about our sponsors, visit their website by clicking on their logo.

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