Name: 27th Annual BARKtoberfest!
Start: 2025-11-01T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-11-01T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Gilbert North Civic Center Campus

Join us for our 27th annual party in the park for dogs and the humans who love them, with Presenting Sponsor Sparkle Grooming Co! Voted Best Event and Best Fundraiser in the East Valley by Best of the Desert. There will be food, shopping, lure course, agility, Dogvinci, raffles, dog adoptions and fun contests! There are over 100 shopping vendors and food trucks confirmed. All proceeds raised from this event benefit Friends for Life Animal Rescue to help the dogs and cats in our care as they wait for their forever homes.
With special thanks to our 2025 sponsors!
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Sparkle Grooming Co
BEST IN SHOW SPONSORS: K9 Resorts of Chandler, Poodini, EVE Pet Hospital, East Valley Urgent Pet Care, Pam Johnson State Farm agent.
BARK ON SPONSORS: Alpha Dog Firearms, Happy Tails Barkery, DPR Construction, Well Groomed
PAWSOME POOCH SPONSORS: Gilbert/Queen Creek Emergency Veterinary, Good Dog Agility, Canine Blood Heroes, Raising Cane's, City Vet Queen Creek, Gordie's Groomers, Trilogy Veterinary Medical.
PURRRFECT PARTNER SPONSORS: Celestial Stem, DogTopia Gilbert, Renewal by Andersen, Semper Fi Heating & Cooling, Jen's Pet Parlor, VCA Animal Hospital Chandler, Prestige Animal Clinic.