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Get ready for a howlin’ good time at Barktoberfest presented by Pacifico, Houston’s biggest dog and family-friendly fall festival! Enjoy dog costume contests with prizes, spooky cocktails, live music, pumpkin patch and decorating, food trucks, and plenty of tail-wagging fun.
Admission is free, but every ticket purchase at the event fuels Houston Pets Alive!’s mission to save our city’s most at-risk pets.
Whether you’re here for the costumes, the cold drinks, or the cute pups, Barktoberfest is the perfect way to celebrate fall, support local pets, and make a difference in your community.
2 PM – 6 PM
The Powder Keg
1300 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043
Live music, cold drinks, pumpkins, and pups all at Houston’s biggest dog-friendly fall festival. 🎃✨
Admission is free, but tickets make the fun even bigger! Enter your pup in the costume contest, grab a commemorative glass with a free beer pour, or purchase and decorate a pumpkin.
🎟️ Don’t miss the raffle packed with incredible prizes! You don’t need to be present to win, and every ticket helps save Houston’s most at-risk pets.
Saturday, October 11th
2 PM – 6 PM
The Powder Keg
1300 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043
We’re bringing both new activities and fan favorites such as:
Spooky, silly, or downright adorable — we want to see you and your pup strut your stuff on the runway!
Join us for the fan-favorite
Costume Contests where creativity and cuteness collide.
Show us what you’ve got and prepare to be paw-parazzi famous.
Costume Contests sponsored by The Pet Barber
Don’t miss the Barktoberfest Raffle & Silent Auction, featuring an incredible lineup of prizes from our generous supporters including:
🏨 A luxury stay at Hotel Zaza
🦕 Tickets to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
🎁 And dozens more surprises!
Thanks to Livewell Animal Hospital of Cypress, our official Raffle + Silent Auction Sponsor!
Raise your glass — and hold it high — in our classic Stein Holding Contest at Barktoberfest!
Contestants will compete for strength, stamina, and bragging rights as they hold a full stein of beer longer than anyone else.
💪 Longest hold wins a special prize + a whole lot of glory.
Strike a spooky pose and make memories that last at our Photo Booth!
With a festive backdrop and custom frame, it’s the perfect spot to snap a shot of you and your furry sidekick in costume.
📸 Co-branded photo frames included
🎉 Sponsored by Trust Guss – helping you capture every unforgettable moment!
Get ready for the ultimate fall photo op and gear up for competition!
Pick your perfect pumpkin, decorate it at our craft tables, and enter for a chance to win our pumpkin decorating contest.
Purchase a $30 Pumpkin Package and receive 1 pumpkin and entry to the decorating contest.
Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Veterinary Emergency Group
We’re turning up the volume at Barktoberfest 2025 with a high-energy set from The Slags!
Enjoy great vibes and killer vocals while sipping cold beer and hanging with your four-legged friends.
Fuel your fun with snacks and sweet treats from our Snack Station!
Whether you’re in between contests or just need a quick bite between booths, we’ve got you covered.
Thanks to our sponsor Neighborhood Veterinary Centers, the Snack Station will be fully stocked with delicious food!
Looking to treat yourself and your pup? Stroll through our spook-tacular Vendor Village, where you’ll find:
🐾 Local pet boutiques
🍪 Homemade treats
🎃 Fall decor & Halloween goodies
🛍️ HPA! merch + exclusive steins
Come hungry, curious, and ready to shop local!
Come for the fun and find your new furry friend!
💚 All adoptions support our mission to save at-risk pets
🏡 Fall in love and bring home a forever friend
Whether you’re looking to adopt or just want some extra tail wags, stop by the adoption area and meet the real stars of the event!
