Barktoberfest 2025! A fundraiser for One Tail at a Time!

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Canine Crews | Chicago, IL

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Barktoberfest - Bavarian-style fun for dogs and their humans raising funds for, One Tail at a Time.
About this Event

Barktoberfest 2025

Canine Crews is bringing back our annual dog-centric Oktoberfest celebrationโ€”a day filled with food, drinks, contests, and plenty of pup-friendly fun! Inspired by the Bavarian tradition of gemรผtlichkeit (warmth, cheer, and good company), this event is all about celebrating dogs, community, and giving back.

๐ŸŽ‰ All proceeds benefit , a local rescue .

Your ticket includes:

๐Ÿพ Off-leash indoor dog park with multiple play areas

๐ŸŒญ German-style eats (brat bar by Donermen)

๐Ÿบ Beer, wine & soft drinks

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Fundraising raffles & swag sales

๐Ÿถ Dog contests: eating contest, โ€œbeerโ€ drinking, musical sits & longest sit

๐Ÿ“ธ Oktoberfest-themed photo booth

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Pet Portraits drawn on site

๐ŸŽ Goody bags filled with paw-some goodies

๐Ÿ‘ฏ Fun with fellow dog parents who love to celebrate their pups!

Event Reminders:

  • All dogs must be fully vaccinated, social, and able to play nicely in an off-leash environment.
  • We also like the humans to play nicely too. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Where is it happening?

Canine Crews, 1616 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 5.00 to USD 25.00

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Host or Publisher Canine Crews

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