# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Barktoberfest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Fall fun for Fido and families is returning to Downtown Hampton’s beautiful waterfront for the Peninsula SPCA’s 20th anniversary of Barktoberfest! Join us on October 3, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The shelter’s annual fall fundraiser will feature live music, local craft beer, food trucks, lots of local vendors, costume contests for pets and people with cash prizes, and more dog-friendly contests and activities for everyone to enjoy!

This Fido-friendly festival will offer lots of fall activities for guests AND their pups, including bobbing for tennis balls, a dog cake walk, and don't forget the popular and pup-tacular costume contest that features two categories: Pets Only and Pets & People! Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st through 3rd place in each category. Participants are encouraged to get creative with their costumes and dress to impress, as competition can be fierce!

Thank you to our presenting partner Downtown Hampton and Hounds Town Newport News with special support provided by VCA Animal Hospitals, Secured Assets LLC an Allstate Agency, PARC, MetLife Pet Insurance, WNRN, Devils Backbone Brewing Company, 1st Franklin Financial Corporation, Kaufman & Canoles, P.C., SERVPRO, Bay Disposal & Recycling, Care-A-Lot Pet Supply, John Fagan: Allstate Insurance, Peninsula Pet Cremations, and Big Top Entertainment.

Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee you'll receive exclusive Barktoberfest merchandise and goodie bag!
https://onecau.se/bark2026

This event is a rain or shine. Please be aware that retractable leashes are prohibited at this event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hampton/barktoberfest-2026/200030667181052
- **Event Categories**: contests, dog, music, sports, festivals, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 74

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hampton
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mill Point Park
- **lat**: 37.026338395578
- **long**: -76.340737938881
- **full address**: Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St, Hampton, VA 23669-4056, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Barktoberfest 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0b906f7c6b7c53c54fade15b2478e07251868d99f8e634615f2697aabfd318ff-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788726111

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Barktoberfest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Barktoberfest 2026 takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St, Hampton, VA 23669-4056, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Barktoberfest 2026?
  - **A:** Barktoberfest 2026 is organized by Peninsula SPCA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Barktoberfest 2026 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 Hampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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