BARCStoberfest

Join us for the 21st annual BARCStoberfest, an annual, large-scale, pet-friendly festival and fundraiser that benefits the lifesaving programs and animal care at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). The Patterson Park festival includes the annual "Ready, Set, SNIFF!" 5K Run/Half-Mile Pet Parade, Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest, Barkin' Beer Garden vendors, kids’ activities, and more! Fundraising leading up to BARCStoberfest raises critical funding for Maryland’s highest volume, an open-admission shelter serving 12,000 animals per year. Our goal this year is $375,000, so please join us to raise funds for our community's needy animals.

Go to our to learn more about the event, sign up for the "Ready, Set, SNIFF!" 5K Run/Half-Mile Pet Parade, see opportunities to become a vendor, or even set up your own fundraising page. Fundraising pages that raise at least $50 will receive a free BARCStoberfest t-shirt!

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