CONTESTS
Ultimutt BARKSTAR Experience
Get BarkFest EARLY BIRD Tickets for 1 week only from July 24 to 30 for a chance to WIN the ULTIMUTT BARK⭐️STAR EXPERIENCE Prize Package courtesy of Dumbledogs Wands & Scissory, valued at over $1,500 including:
⭐️ Doggy Fashion Photo Shoot Feature in BARKS + BONES Magazine!
⭐️ Deluxe Dog Spaw Pamper Session!
⭐️ Private Pooch Pawty for 10 Pups!
All tickets purchased between July 24 to 30 will be automatically entered to win. Early Bird Prize Winner will be chosen randomly & notified on July 31. Good luck!
BarkFest Wiener Dog Race
ON YOUR BARKS... GET SET... WIENER GO!
BarkFest The Ultimutt Dog Party! and Winnipeg Wienerdogs & Friends would like to invite you to join us for the thrilling and adorable BarkFest 2026 Wiener Dog Race at Red River Exhibition Park, September 26+27, 2026!
All Dachshunds and Dachshund mixes welcome!
It's a one-of-a-kind event where we celebrate the unique charm and racing prowess of our favourite long and low companions - the Dachshunds! Watch as these pint-sized, speed-loving pups dash down the track with tails wagging and ears flapping in the wind. Cheer on your favourite wiener dog as they compete for glory and the title of BarkFest 2026 Wiener Dog Race Champion.
Whether you're a dachshund owner, a dog lover, or simply looking for a delightful time, the Wiener Dog Race is an event you won't want to miss. Come and be a part of this fantastic celebration of speed, smiles, and the undeniable charm of our four-legged friends. See you at the races!
Get your BarkFest 50/50 Rescue Raffle Tickets to help support local Animal Rescue Groups and you could WIN 50% of the Jackpot.
Please also share the 50/50 Rescue Raffle link to help spread the word!
You can also enter the 50/50 Rescue Raffle at BarkFest, PLUS enter the Rescue Raffle Prize Draws available only at BarkFest at the Rescue Raffle Booth located in the BarkFest Market by the front entrance inside Red River Exhibition Place. Every raffle ticket you purchase raises even more funds for our Rescue Groups. It’s a WIN-WIN for everyone!
CONTEST NOW CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for next year's contest details!
Is your dog Winnipeg’s next Top Dog Model?
Enter BARKS + BONES Magazine’s Cover Dog Contest today!
The winner will be featured on the cover of BARKS + BONES Magazine, BarkFest’s Official Magazine + Event Guide, plus you and your pup will receive a pair of VIP (Very Important Pup!) Wag Bag Tickets for BarkFest Sept 20+21 at Red River Exhibition Park!
BARKS + BONES Magazine will be distributed FREE to all attendees at BarkFest.
