Activities at Barks & Brews

PLAY!                                 
Barks & Brews is home to lots of activities to keep you and your dog busy, including:

​Included in Admission

• Costume Contest: Enter the contest and join the parade! Categories include cutest dog, spookiest dog, most creative, and best duo.
• Hot Dog Eating Contest: A tail-wagging taste test showdown, who can gobble their way to glory the fastest?
• Musical Sit: Like musical chairs, but made for dogs! 
• Caracature Art: Stop by the TruNorth booth and visit Alex Draws You for fun caracature artwork! 
• Dog Splash Zone: Cool off and play in a water play area for dogs who love to make a splash (weather permitting).
• Photobooth: Capture the memories with your pup in our photo booth.

​Add-on Activities

• Dog Painting Canvas Art: Let your dog become the artist! Paws, licks, or playful steps create a one-of-a-kind abstract masterpiece.
• 50/50 Raffle: Try your luck! Half the pot goes to the lucky winner, and the other half supports Dakin's lifesaving work.
• Nail Trims with Fur's-a-Flyin': Quick, gentle nail trims to keep your pup happy and comfy!

EAT!                                   
Grab a tasty bite to eat and dessert:

• Crazy Arapes: Enjoy bold Venezuelan and Latin-inspired street food, featuring stuffed arepas, loaded fries, and hearty favorites packed with flavor.
  
• Cote's Cooks: Enjoy authentic, German-inspired comfort food, including warm pretzels and other delicious favorites for a perfect day of brews and fun.
• Batch Ice Cream: Cool down with small-batch craft ice cream featuring creative flavors, real ingredients, and delicious treats.
  
  

DRINK!                            
It wouldn't be Barks & Brews without the craft beer from Fort Hill Brewery!

• Explore Fort Hill Brewery 
• Not a beer drinker? Soda will also be available.

SHOP!                              
We have several vendors with local craft made goodies and pet-centric gifts, including:

• One Eye Wanda Coffee Roasters: A local artisan micro-roastary specializing in single-origin beans.
• Ivylulu: An independent pet boutique offering hand-made enrichment toys and blankets.
  
• Gifted Vine: Hand-made home decor using local wood, with lots of animal-themed arrangements and signs.
• Puppers & Pastries: A woman-owned, family-run dog bakery.
• Thibault Studios: A creative atelier built around thoughtfully made goods, illustrated stickers, and handmade sewn pieces.