Get ready for a howling good time— Barktoberfest is back for its 11th year! ???? Join Dog-Harmony for the Emerald Coast’s most beloved doggie costume contest and canine-only trick-or-treat celebration at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4:30–6:30 PM! Dress up your pup and get ready for: Tasty Oktoberfest-inspired drinks sponsored by Tito’s Vodka for Dog People Delicious light bites from JC’s Gourmet Live beats from DJ Diamond Dan Amazing raffle prizes And, of course, the legendary Halloween Costume Contest! For just a $15 donation (or $20 day-of), you and your costumed pup can strut your stuff and compete for fun prizes. Ticketing is per family group, not per dog. Enter the contest here: https://dog-harmony.org/events/11th-annual-barktoberfest/ This dog-gone good time, free and open to the public, is part of the Coastal Culture Series, thanks to the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program. No prong, choke, or shock collars, please—we’re all about positive vibes and wagging tails. Don’t miss this paws-itively festive evening of fun, fur, and fall celebration!
