Barktoberfest 2021
The following description comes from the event organizer.
About this event
Barktoberfest Early Bird Day Pass tickets available until Sept 30 for $15 • Day Passes are $16 starting on October 1
Downtown Dog Lounge is hosting a Barktoberfest Halloween Party at the Dog Yard in Ballard! We'll have fresh baked hand pies, bratwurst, soft pretzels, molasses cookies, and lots of dog treats!
Fun activities for you and your pooch
- Bobbing for Apples
- Game of Bones
- Caricature drawings by Over the Line Art from 1p-4p
- Live Music: Chris King & the Gutterballs
Don't miss out on the Dog Costume Contest! Entrants check in before 1:30pm, contest starts at 2pm. Entry fee: $10
- 1st Place: Downtown Dog Lounge 5 daycare pack with free evaluation - $269.00 value
- 2nd Place: 2 Month Dog Yard membership for one dog, Nov & Dec 2021 - $112 value
- 3rd Place: Custom Doggie Cake from DDL Bakery - $52.95 value
- Honorable Mention: Doggie Swag Bag
Doggie costume contest entrants please check in before 1:30pm to have a picture taken . If your dog's costume is hard to play in, you may remove it after the photo.
Fall Beer Tasting Add-On: $10 pre-order
Four 4 to 5-ounce samples of local beer, cider or hard seltzer. Tasting vendors are:
- Fremont Brewing
- Peddlers Brewing
- Urban Family Brewing
- San Juan Seltzer
Tasting rounds will be available for purchase at the event for $12.00, or pre-order with your ticket for $10.
Event Details:
- Noon to 5 pm - Adults 21+ only (ID required at the door)
- Covid vaccination proof required to enter
- Human costumes encouraged, but must be dog-safe. No full face masks or long, dragging costumes.
- Cost of beverages not included with entry fee, except for tasting add-on if purchased
- Vaccination records for all dogs are required before entry. Please provide proof of Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella by uploading vet records to your pet profile prior to heading to the Yard
- Dog must wear a quick-release collar with name tag - no buckle collars or naked dogs
- Each dog may bring 2 humans
- Event attendees are welcome to stay until closing at 10pm if they like!