5 Things To Do At Bark In The Park

Kathy D/BBGI

Bark in the Park is a family and dog-friendly festival featuring live music, food trucks, beer, adoptables, vendors, doggie costume contests, and a 1-mile stroll along the river. Register now at barkintheparktampa.com.

So get ready to join us at Bark in the Park benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay on Saturday, February 12th from 11a-4p at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

About the Humane Society of Tampa Bay:

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides shelter for homeless & at risk animals, adoptions, hospital and TNVR services for the general public; operates independently from the Humane Society of the United States.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay offers a variety of services to help the pets of the Tampa Bay area such as their animal hospital, their animal shelter, education center, pet assistance, TNVR of feral cats and even an event space that is available to rent.

Here are 5 things to do at Bark in the Park!

Give A Fur-Ever Home To A New Furry Friend

There will be pups that are available for adoption at the event. You may have your heart stolen, you have been warned. LOL

Pet Costume Contest

Dress up your pup and come on down to Bark in the Park to show them off! The categories are “Best Downtown Chic", “Best Pirate Pup” and “Most Creative”. There will be 3 winners chosen from each category.

Check Out 70+ Pet Friendly Vendors

You never know what you may find at the booths of our 70+ vendors.

Photo Ops

Say "CHEESE" with your furry friends in the photo ops located around the park.

Participate In The 1-Mile Walk

The homeless animals need you to form a Pack, join an existing Pack, or register as a Lone Wolf to fundraise for the animals. Pack members and Lone Wolves can earn great giveaways and prizes, all while raising much-needed funds for homeless animals. More info here >>

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Rachel Pitts is a seasoned radio veteran with over 20 years of experience. She is the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group’s Philadelphia-based radio properties. As a content creator for Beasley Media Philadelphia, Rachel writes articles on family activites, culinary adventures and things to do in the Delaware Valley.