🐕 Mark Your Calendar: September 27, 2025 🐕
Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for the most paw-some event of the year!
The Bark in the Park Pet Fest & 5K is returning to Racine, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! This tail-waggin' extravaganza promises a day filled with fun activities for both you and your furry best friends.
🏃♀️ Event Highlights
🏃 5K Run/Charity Walk
Show off your dog's speed and stamina (or lack thereof!) in our signature 5K run and charity walk. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely stroll, this event welcomes all fitness levels.
🧘♀️ Morning Yoga & Breakfast
Start your day right with dog-friendly yoga at 8 AM, followed by delicious breakfast wraps and acai bowls from our food truck!
🎪 Activities Galore
- For Kids: Doggy mask making, ball toss, spin the wheel with prizes, and more
- For Dogs: Agility course, lure course, costume contest, doggy/human look-alike contest, and races
- For Everyone: Photo opportunities, K-9 demonstrations, fire truck displays
🎁 Special Features
🎟️ Raffles & Prizes
Multiple raffles throughout the day with prizes for both you and your furry friend, including special booze raffles!
🏠 Pet Adoptions
Meet rescue organizations with adoptable pets - you might just find your new best friend!
💉 FREE Microchip Clinic
Bring your dogs, cats (in carriers), or bunnies for free microchipping services!
🛍️ Vendors & Food
Browse through numerous vendors offering products for both pets and their humans. Enjoy delicious food from various food trucks, and don't forget to grab a cold beer while you're at it!
📍 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Yoga starts at 8:00 AM)
📍 Location: Festival Hall, 5 5th Street, Racine, WI
💰 Admission: FREE!
🐕 Pet Policy: All well-behaved, leashed dogs welcome
⚠️ Fair Warning: This festival is not for the faint of heart! Expect plenty of barking, tail-wagging, and general dog chaos. But if you're looking for a relaxing day in the park, there are plenty of spots to sit back and enjoy the dog-watching!
🔗 More Information & Registration
For race registration and additional event details, visit the official event page:
Learn more about this amazing event on the Visit Racine County website.
🐕🦺 Lost Pet Resources
If you've lost your dog, don't despair! Billy's Posse is a volunteer organization that helps find lost and stolen dogs in Southeastern Wisconsin. Learn more at billysposse.com.
🎉 Don't Miss Out!
Mark your calendars for September 27, 2025 and join us for a day of tail-waggin' fun at the Bark in the Park Pet Fest & 5K in Racine, Wisconsin!