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The Ultimutt Dog Party!

Join fellow dog lovers and their furry friends for BarkFest The Ultimutt Dog Party! We’re Raising Funds for local Animal Rescue Groups!

BarkFest welcomes dog lovers and their furry friends to this weekend-long festival of fun celebrating everything DOGS! The indoor BarkFest Market located in Red River Exhibition Place will showcase local vendors with the latest in dog-related products, services, and fashions to keep your pup on point. The event will also include Entertainment Features for dogs and humans both inside and outside on the festival grounds at Red River Exhibition Park.

Entertainment and Features include Dumbledogs Agility Performances, Chase the Lure, Wiener Dog Races, K9 Academy, Hawl-o-ween Fashion Show, along with interactive activities and treats for pups like the Zoomies Zone (Big + Little),Dog Spaw, Healthy Hounds Wellness Centre, Puppy Party, Cuddle Corner, Rescue Road, Meet the Breeds, Scratch + Sniff Adventure and more! This weekend of fun for the whole family also includes the Pawtery Painting Studio, Pawblic Library, Pawtraits + Illustrations, Dog Fortune Teller,Puparazzi Selfie Wall, Stuffy Riders Furway, plus the Kids Fun Zone.

The K9 Café, and Eats + Treats Food Trucks will be serving up bevvies and snacks for both people and pups. And guests can up their pooch’s game with a VIP (Very Important Pup!) Weekend Pass + Wag Bag with Goodies, a copy of BARKS + BONES Magazine, and VIP Fast Pass Priority Entry!

Be sure to get your ticket for the Ultimutt VIP (Very Important Pup!) Experience. You can choose from 2 Exclusive Features, the Tea Pawty at the Barkery Bistro, Presented by Flour & Flower, or Yappy Hour at the Bark Bar, Presented by Tavern On King Edward.

Limited Quantities, so book your Special Reserved Seating while supplies last!

FREE ADMISSION FOR DOGS, KIDS 12 & UNDER, PLUS FREE PARKING!

BarkFest 2026 is proud to support Local Animal Rescue Groups with BarkFest’s Fundraising Initiative, plus lots of love and support for many other local Animal Rescue Groups.