Barktoberfest 2025! A fundraiser for One Tail at a Time!

Barktoberfest 2025

Canine Crews is bringing back our annual dog-centric Oktoberfest celebration—a day filled with food, drinks, contests, and plenty of pup-friendly fun! Inspired by the Bavarian tradition of gemütlichkeit (warmth, cheer, and good company), this event is all about celebrating dogs, community, and giving back.

🎉 All proceeds benefit , a local rescue .

Your ticket includes:

🐾 Off-leash indoor dog park with multiple play areas

🌭 German-style eats (brat bar by Donermen)

🍺 Beer, wine & soft drinks

🎟️ Fundraising raffles & swag sales

🐶 Dog contests: eating contest, “beer” drinking, musical sits & longest sit

📸 Oktoberfest-themed photo booth

🖼️ Pet Portraits drawn on site

🎁 Goody bags filled with paw-some goodies

👯 Fun with fellow dog parents who love to celebrate their pups!

Event Reminders:

• All dogs must be fully vaccinated, social, and able to play nicely in an off-leash environment.
• We also like the humans to play nicely too. 😉

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