# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BARK BBQS 2ND ANNUAL BARKTOBER FEST
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎃🐾 We're Back! Join us for Bark BBQ's 2nd Annual Barktober Fest! 🐾🎃

After an incredible first year, we're excited to bring back one of our favorite events of the season! Gather your family, friends, and four-legged companions for a fun-filled day celebrating fall, community, and everything we love about our local pet-loving community.

📅 Sunday, October 4th
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🍂 Shop dozens of local vendors
🐶 Meet adorable pups
🎃 Enjoy fall-themed activities and photo opportunities
🏆 Enter our pet costume contest
🌭 Grab a bite from local food vendors
🛍️ Discover unique pet products and handmade goods
🎁 Enjoy giveaways, samples, and more

Whether you joined us last year or are attending for the first time, Barktober Fest is the perfect way to spend a fall day supporting local businesses, making memories, and celebrating the special bond we share with our pets.

We can't wait to welcome you back for our 2nd Annual Barktober Fest—it's going to be bigger, better, and more paw-some than ever!

📍 Bark BBQ
4240 N Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

🐾 Hosted by Bark BBQ

🎟️ FREE Admission • Family Friendly • Dogs Welcome

🛍️ Vendors interested in participating can email us at barkbbqil@gmail.com for more information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington-heights/bark-bbqs-2nd-annual-barktober-fest/200030245820133
- **Event Categories**: festivals, contests, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 442

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Arlington Heights
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4240 N Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL, United States, Illinois 60004
- **lat**: 42.15262
- **long**: -87.9857
- **full address**: 4240 N Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL, United States, Illinois 60004

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BARK BBQS 2ND ANNUAL BARKTOBER FEST being held?
  - **A:** BARK BBQS 2ND ANNUAL BARKTOBER FEST takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 4240 N Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL, United States, Illinois 60004.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BARK BBQS 2ND ANNUAL BARKTOBER FEST?
  - **A:** BARK BBQS 2ND ANNUAL BARKTOBER FEST is organized by Bark BBQ.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BARK BBQS 2ND ANNUAL BARKTOBER FEST is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arlington Heights, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 440+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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