BARKTOBERFEST

2026

A Fall Festival for Dogs & Their People!

Celebrate with us—and help change a dog's life. Every donation helps provide food, medical care, and a safe place to stay until they find their forever home.

JOIN US!

When and Where:

Saturday, October 24th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sea Canyon Park

33093 Santiago Drive • Dana Point

FREE TO ATTEND

GET IN TOUCH

Call Leilani: 949-444-9175

33093 Santiago Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA

Join Us for the First Annual Barktoberfest

Grab your leash and join us for a fun-filled fall morning celebrating dogs, community, and giving back. Dress your pup in a Western or Fall-themed costume—or simply come enjoy the festivities. Everyone is welcome!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

10:00 AM: Vendor Village

Meet local pet businesses, including groomers, pet supply shops, dog walkers, trainers, pet wellness services, and more.

10:30 AM: Paws on Parade

Dress your dog in a Western or Fall-themed costume and join the parade!

Kids are invited to decorate wagons, strollers, scooters, or other wheels and parade alongside their four-legged friends.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: The Photo Corral

Professional Pet Portraits by Jorge Salas, an advertising, athlete, and action photographer.

Suggested Donation • $15

🐾 Complimentary digital pet portrait

🐾 Print and share it as often as you'd like

🐾 100% of proceeds benefit Promise 4 Paws

12:45 PM: Top Dog Awards & Costume Contest

Prizes generously donated by our Vendor Village and Top Dog Sponsors

🏆 Best Dressed Pup

🏆 Best Decorated Ride

🏆 Best Human & Hound Team

SOME OF OUR FAVORITES FROM PAST EVENTS

Good To Know

1. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times.

2. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

We use a data-driven approach to measure the success of each campaign. This includes tracking key metrics such as attendee registration, engagement rates, social media reach, and post-event feedback. Our detailed reports help you assess the impact of the marketing efforts and provide insights for future events.

3. Please arrive by 10:15 AM if you'd like to participate in Paws on Parade.

Absolutely! We specialize in creating tailored marketing strategies that align with the unique needs of your event, whether it’s a corporate conference, product launch, charity gala, or trade show. We adapt our approach to ensure your specific goals are met and your target audience is effectively engaged.

4. Please clean up after your pet.?

It’s ideal to start planning your event marketing campaign at least 3 to 6 months in advance, depending on the scale and type of event. Early planning allows us to build momentum, create effective promotional materials, and engage your target audience through various channels for optimal turnout.

5. Rain or shine unless weather conditions are unsafe.

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