BARKtoberfest is a party in the park October 11, 2008 for adults and children to celebrate the relationships we share with our most loyal of friends—DOGS!
BARKtoberfest is sponsored by the Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit, no kill animal shelter. The Town of Gilbert, one of the sponsors for the annual BARKtoberfest will kick off at 9:00 am and go to 3:00 pm and will be held at the Gilbert Civic Center in Gilbert.
Local Gilbert residents, and others from all over the valley are invited for FREE to bring their pooches for a day of fun in the sun.
There will be shopping, live entertainment, dog wash, DOGvinci (where your dog is turned into an artist), dog adoptions, raffle, contests (costume,look-a-like, best trick, etc.), and more will keep both people & pooches entertained. Funds raised from this event aid in saving the lives of homeless dogs and cats in our community.
Admission is FREE but some activities may require a donation to participate! BARKtoberfest downloadable flyer here.
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Last year I attended my first BARKtoberfest and we adopted my little guy, 'Taco' there! He has now been apart of our family a year and we have adapted really well. Outside of his puppy chewing issues, we 
adore him! He has a fun personality and I can't imagine him not with us!
Last year I was in awe at how many different breeds in attendance and some I had no idea that existed! You will see unique breeds for sure!
Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the day dog-watching. Please remember that all dogs must be leashed and aggressive ones should be muzzled. There are bags available to clean up after your dog and a Frisbee or two is always around for a toss.
I recommend getting there early as it still gets very hot by noon in October. Bring plenty of your own water for you and your pet. Feed your dog before attending--it keeps them from eating all the treats that are available, preventing that awful upset tummy he might get later. (And we all know how awful that is to clean up)
The event is held at a the Gilbert Town Center located at 50 E. Civic Center Drive in Gilbert on Saturday, October 11th, 2008 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See you there!
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Candace, wow! This sounds like a great and fun event. Here in Old Town Alexandria, which is very dog friendly, one of the hotels has a weekly doggie happy hour where dog treats and bowls of water are provided alongside the table, as the owners enjoy cocktails and beers.
Brian - Now that sounds like a little upscale and FUN!! Do you have a dog? That would be hilarious to see the dogs show up for 'doggie happy hour'... too much fun!! BRING A HUMAN ALONG!! hahahaaa!
That sounds like a lot of fun !!! We love dogs - they rule ! Im sure there will be some great photos from that event. Glad "Taco" found a good home. Where we live in Northern Liberties there is a dog park which is great.
Chris - I will be sure to have my camera Saturday! The only thing stopping me is if I have to take buyers out! But planning on shooting the fun dogs and humans!! Here is the dog park we go to often, I wrote about it in the past! Cosmo Dog Park in Gilbert, Arizona Do you have pictures of your dog park?
Candace, I love Taco! And the name is way cool. Thank you for promoting animal rescue and adoption! Puppy mills suck.
Candace, I don't have a pet myself but have been to the 'doggie happy hour' with some friends who do have dogs. There's also plentiful dog parks around our area.
Brian - I still think that is so clever and cool to have happy hour for the pet owners! Clever, clever! Take some pictures for us and share!
OMG ... could it get any cuter? Taco & Bella!
Woof!
Sounds like a fun time for all.
When I had my dog, I used to call my answering machine and tell him to get off the couch!
I never knew if it worked, but it was fun to do!
You're a nut Craig! LOL
Can you pick me out of the crowd?!!!
Love the picture. Bella looks like a Gremlin!
Sharon - we have always said that! She does with her long hair on her ears...she is the sweetest dog..I swear she is human and loves to just be snuggling and touched constantly. Taco has the brains however!
You tend to stand out in a crowd,
even if it's the peanut gallery!! LOL
I love to stand out in the crowd!
By the way, do you think if I bring my dog Fluffy to the Barktoberfest it would be ok?
I'm dying over here!