Barktoberfest 2026

Fall fun for Fido and families is returning to Downtown Hampton’s beautiful waterfront for the Peninsula SPCA’s 20th anniversary of Barktoberfest! Join us on October 3, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The shelter’s annual fall fundraiser will feature live music, local craft beer, food trucks, lots of local vendors, costume contests for pets and people with cash prizes, and more dog-friendly contests and activities for everyone to enjoy!
This Fido-friendly festival will offer lots of fall activities for guests AND their pups, including bobbing for tennis balls, a dog cake walk, and don't forget the popular and pup-tacular costume contest that features two categories: Pets Only and Pets & People! Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st through 3rd place in each category. Participants are encouraged to get creative with their costumes and dress to impress, as competition can be fierce!
Thank you to our presenting partner Downtown Hampton and Hounds Town Newport News with special support provided by VCA Animal Hospitals, Secured Assets LLC an Allstate Agency, PARC, MetLife Pet Insurance, WNRN, Devils Backbone Brewing Company, 1st Franklin Financial Corporation, Kaufman & Canoles, P.C., SERVPRO, Bay Disposal & Recycling, Care-A-Lot Pet Supply, John Fagan: Allstate Insurance, Peninsula Pet Cremations, and Big Top Entertainment.
Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee you'll receive exclusive Barktoberfest merchandise and goodie bag!
https://onecau.se/bark2026
This event is a rain or shine. Please be aware that retractable leashes are prohibited at this event.