FAQs + TIPS

No - Buy Tickets in Advance + SAVE! 

1 GA Day Pass (Adult 13+) - Advance $20 (Gate $24)

1 VIP Wag Bag Weekend Pass $39 (Gate $45) 1 VIP Wag Bag + 1 Adult 13+, Limited Quantities

Kids (12 & Under) + Dogs FREE Admission

Note: Ultimutt VIP Experience Package is only available in Advance, limited quantities, subject to availability. + Tax + Fee

Saturday, September 26 + Sunday September 27, 2026. 10 am to 5 pm Daily.

Event is Rain or Shine. Be sure to dress both you + your dog appropriately for the weather.

CLICK HERE for Event + Entertainment Schedule

Help us make BarkFest a safe + fun experience for all dogs + their humans by following these important Event Rules + Dog Welfare Guidelines

CLICK HERE to read Important BarkFest Event Rules + Dog Welfare Guidelines

All dogs must be in good health, and have current required vaccinations (Rabies, DHLP, Parvo etc.). Proof of vaccinations is not required. All dogs should wear ID/license  tags at the Event. Please do not bring a dog that is ill, behaving abnormally or is in heat. Please remove your dog from the Event if they become ill or is behaving in any abnormal or aggressive manner. Attendees must comply with the City of Winnipeg Responsible Pet Ownership By-Law including Prohibited Dog Breeds.

No, Proof of vaccinations is not required. We trust that dog parents understand the importance of vaccinations for the health + welfare of their dog.

Yes! There is a limit of two dogs per Adult Attendee (18+) to ensure people can safely manage their dog during the event.

Yes, all dogs must remain on a leash length of no longer than 4 to 6 feet (please shorten your dog’s leash to 4ft when in the indoor Market where there’s more people). No retractable leashes please. Harnesses are always a good choice! You may remove the leash when your dog is in the enclosed Zoomies Zone Off-Leash Dog Park, but you must remain with + supervise your dog inside the off-leash area. Do not leave your dog unattended in your vehicle or at the Event at any time.

There will be special Dog Potty Stations both inside the Market and outside at the Event (look for the red fire hydrants & grass sod!). Please be responsible - clean up after your dog + dispose of any waste in the designated waste bins. Be sure to potty your dog before entering the indoor BarkFest Market. Our Clean Up Crew will do our best to help clean up dog messes but please use the Dog Potty clean up supplies provided in the Market to clean up after your dog. Limited Dog waste bags will be provided where possible but please also bring your own.

BarkFest tickets are available to purchase online HERE.

After you purchase your tickets, you’ll receive an Order Confirmation email and an email with your tickets attached as a PDF. Save + Display on your mobile device for Event Entry (or Print tickets). Limit two (2) dogs per Adult attendee age 18+. Kids (12 & Under) + Dogs are FREE Admission when accompanied by an Adult.

FREE Re-Entry Sunday! If you want to return for Free on Sunday, please request a hand stamp from the VIP Tent near the Exit before leaving the Event on Saturday. Tickets are good for one (1) Entry Scan, Any One Day. No need to exchange your tickets if you can’t attend Saturday, simply use your tickets for Sunday. Event will take place Rain or Shine.

Buy in Advance + Save + Avoid Box Office Lineups!
BarkFest capacity is limited, tickets subject to availability. A limited number of tickets available at the Gate, buy in Advance to guarantee your tickets.

VIP (Very Important Pup!) Pass holders can bypass the regular line + use the VIP Priority Entry Lane. Pick up your Wag Bag full of Goodies + BARKS + BONES Magazine at the VIP Entry Tent.

Yes, no problem with other people in your group with regular tickets entering the VIP Priority Lane with you, but only VIP Ticket holders will receive the VIP Wag Bag.

Yes! If you want to upgrade a GA (General Admission) Pass to a VIP Wag Bag Pass, simply email us at hello@moonandstarsproductions.ca with Subject Line “BarkFest Upgrade to VIP”. Be sure to get your VIP Wag Bag Pass in Advance as VIP Passes/Wag Bags are limited, no guarantee they’ll be available at the Gate on Event Day.

No need to exchange your tickets. Tickets are good for both days, so simply use your tickets for Sunday instead.

If you can’t find your confirmation email with your PDF tickets attached, check to ensure your email program hasn't diverted it to a quarantine, junk, or other folder. If you still can’t locate your tickets email, contact us at hello@moonandstarsproductions.ca + include the full name used to make the purchase, along with your Ticket Order # if you have it.

Perfect for the most discerning VIPS (Very Important Pups!)

The TEA PAWTY or YAPPY HOUR ULTIMUTT VIP EXPERIENCE PACKAGES are for 2 HUMANS + 1 DOG & include EVERYTHING in the VIP Wag Bag Weekend Pass PLUS a special Tea Pawty or Yappy Hour experience in The Barkery and Bar Bar including Eats, Treats, and Drinks for both Humans + Dogs!

Each Package Includes:
- 2 BarkFest Event Admissions (1 VIP Pass + 1 Wag Bag + Goodies & 1 GA Pass)
- 2 Reserved Tea Pawty or Yappy Hour VIP Seats for 2 Humans + 1 Dog
- Tea Pawty: Dessert Tray+Iced Tea/Lemonade, Barkuterie Tray, BarkFest Blend Tea, Art Piece, + Ornament
- Yappy Hour: Appetizer Special+Beer/Beverage, Chicken+Veggie Doggie Rice Bowl, Dog Biscuit, Tavern Doggie Brew, Art Piece, Ornament
- Choose which Day + Time Slot you wish to attend for either the Tea Pawty or Yappy Hour on the Ticket purchase page

Ultimutt VIP Packages are only available for Advance purchase. 1 VIP Wag Bag included. There are only 4 time slots each day with limited reserved seating per time slot, so be sure to get your Ultimutt VIP Package asap.

See complete details HERE

You bet! Enjoy some beverages + snacks at the Bark Bar by Tavern on King Edward (located inside BarkFest Market). There will even be special Dog Beer for your pup! Please note that no alcohol will be permitted beyond each designated licensed area.

Yes, strollers are allowed for both human and furry kids inside the BarkFest Market, as well as outside in the Festival Park.

Yes! There’s an ATM just inside the BarkFest Market main entrance doors (Red River Exhibition Place).

BarkFest Staff will be available at the Info Booth located just inside the Market Entrance (Exhibition Place). Staff will also be outside at the Ticket Entrance gate + throughout various areas during the entire event. In case of any issues, illness, or injury for you or any dogs, find a member of the BarkFest Team or Security, or go to the Dogs + Humans EMS Tent (Emergency Medical Services) by the Eats + Treats Food Trucks. For medical emergencies call 911 + also notify BarkFest staff or Security.

In accordance with the City of Winnipeg Smoking by-law the venue is designated non-smoking. This includes cigarettes + e-cigarettes. Smoking is permitted outdoors but must be 8 meters from a building entrance. The consumption of cannabis is not permitted at Red River Exhibition Park.

CLICK HERE to View Road Map Directions + Parking

Red River Exhibition Park is located at 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. Turn North off Portage Avenue at the traffic lights by Tim Horton’s onto Racetrack Road. Parking is FREE in the BarkFest Parking Lot beside Exhibition Place (turn left/west into Gate 2 as shown on the Map). Note: DO NOT PARK in the Assiniboia Downs parking lot on the East side of Racetrack Road, you will be ticketed.

No, the K9 Academy Presentations are first come first serve, seating is limited but there is also standing room. See Presentation  Schedule HERE.

Yes, regular digital cameras can be brought to BarkFest, but no professional cameras intended for commercial use will be permitted without a BarkFest Media Pass and permission from BarkFest Producers.

Media Pass Requests email sherri@moonandstarsproductions.ca 

There are pathways and ramps throughout the Park to assist with wheelchair access. All public buildings at the Park are accessible. For any other accessibility needs, please email us at hello@moonandstarsproductions.ca and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Heck yeah it will! Have a Pawesome time at BarkFest!