EVENT RULES + DOG WELFARE GUIDELINES

BARKFEST 2025
September 20 + 21
Red River Exhibition Park

EVENT RULES + DOG WELFARE GUIDELINES

Help us make BarkFest (the “Event”) a safe and fun experience for all dogs and their humans (“Attendees”) by following these important Event Rules & Dog Welfare Guidelines:

  1. Limit one dog per adult Attendee (18 years of age or older). Dogs, and children under the age of 5, are free admission when accompanied by an adult. Free Re-entry Sunday if you request a wristband before leaving the Event on Saturday. Event will take place Rain or Shine.

  2. All Attendees entering BarkFest have voluntarily agreed to participate in the Event, which will include their attendance with their dog, along with other participants and their dogs, and agree to comply with all Rules and Guidelines for the Event as they apply to their dog, guests, and themselves.

  3. Attendees assume full responsibility for their dog and any risks, injuries, or property damage, and agree to release from liability, waive any and all claims against, forever discharge and hold harmless, Moon + Stars Productions + Publishing Inc., the organizers of the Event and their employees, the owner(s) and lessor(s) of Red River Exhibition Park, participating vendors and volunteers associated with the Event, of and from any and all claims for injuries, property damage, or loss of any kind in connection with their and/or their dog’s attendance at the Event.

  4. All dogs must be at least six months old, in good health, and have current required vaccinations (Rabies, DHLP, Parvo etc.). All dogs should have tags containing contact information worn while in attendance at the Event. Please do not bring a dog that is ill, behaving abnormally or is in heat. All Attendees agree to remove their dog from the Event if the dog becomes ill or is behaving in any abnormal or aggressive manner. Attendees agree to comply with the City of Winnipeg Responsible Pet Ownership By-Law including Prohibited Dog Breeds.

  5. All dogs must remain on a leash no longer than 4 feet at all times. No retractable leashes please (unless locked at no longer than 4 feet). You may remove the leash when your dog is in the enclosed Zoomies Zone Off-Leash Dog Park, but you must remain with and supervise your dog inside the park at all times. All Attendees agree to not leave their dog unattended at any time.

  6. The Event is intended for friendly, well-socialized dogs. Do not bring dogs that are unpredictable in crowds or with other dogs and/or with strangers. If your dog is having a bad day, please take your dog home. We want the Event to be enjoyable for everyone and reserve the right to ask you to remove any aggressive or unhappy dogs.

  7. There will be special Dog Potty Stations at the Event (look for the red fire hydrants!). Please be courteous and responsible - clean up after your dog and dispose of any waste in the designated Dog waste bins. Dog waste bags will be provided but we suggest bringing your own.

  8. Water stations will be available for your dog, but bring your own food and bowl, if possible, along with comfortable bedding, blanket or mat so both your dog and you can sit comfortably on the grass field in Central Bark. Picnic tables will also be available in various locations, or you can also bring your own collapsible lawn/camping chair.

  9. By participating in the Event, Attendees authorize BarkFest to produce, reproduce, broadcast and otherwise use photography, video, audio recordings, digital images or other likeness of themselves and their dog for BarkFest promotional purposes including media coverage, social media posts, live-streaming, websites and printed materials for an unlimited duration.

    Thank you, and have a PAWESOME time at BarkFest The Ultimutt Dog Party!

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