Barktober Fest

Ready...Set...Walk for the Animals!!!

Get ready for Barktober Fest, Lollypop Farm's second-largest fundraiser! Sign up and fundraise to support vital services and programs for homeless, abused, and at-risk pets in our community. With fun contests, exciting activities, delicious food vendors, and more, this may be the most fun you can have helping pets and people in our community. So, grab your human and furry friends and join us for the event that truly makes a difference in the lives of pets in need!

After the Walk for the Animals, come join us for the largest pet-friendly festival in Rochester! Check out the main stage with a live band and K9 contests. Explore local artisan vendors selling fun items for both you and your pet. Kids will have a blast at the Family Fun Zone and bounce house. And with plenty of food trucks, there's something for everyone at Barktober Fest! It's the most fun you can have helping pets in need.

Schedule of Events

Festival for the Animals - 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Registration and Check-in - 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Welcome and Walk Kick-Off - 9:55 a.m.

Walk for the Animals Begins - 10:00 a.m.

Canine Costume Contest - 11:00 a.m.

Hot Diggity Dog Hot Dog Bobbing Contest - 11:45 a.m.

Pup Pie Eating Contest - 12:20 p.m.

Live Music with "Hey,Mabel" - 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Raffle Ticket Sales Close- 2:00 p.m.

Fall Photos Close - 2:30 p.m.

Price: Free