Bark In The Park, Tampa's Largest Pet Charity Event, Set For Saturday

TAMPA, FL — The Humane Society of Tampa Bay will host the annual Bark in the Park event at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, in downtown Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This outdoor family-friendly festival will feature adoptable animals, activities for dogs, vendors and more.

This is the largest pet- and family-friendly event in Tampa Bay. Participants can form "packs" to fundraise for the animals in need and then join in on the Walk for the Animals, a 1-mile charity walk along Tampa Bay’s Riverwalk between Curtis Hixon and USF Park.

Those interested in registering separately (lone wolves) can do so for a $25 registration fee that also includes an event T-shirt.

During the awards ceremony at 1 p.m., the top fundraising packs and lone wolves will be recognized.

In addition to the Walk for the Animals, there will be adoptable pets, music by Beasley Media and a variety of food trucks and drink tents along with:

• Doggie Lure Course: Your dog will have the time of their life running the lure course, where they can chase the high-speed lure and keep track of it as it changes speed and direction. This is also a ton of fun for humans to watch.
• Pop-Up Dog Park: Your dog will enjoy our doggie pools — some with water and some with balls — and a safe enclosed area to meet and frolic with other dogs at the event.
• Doggie Costume Contest: At 12:30 p.m., show off your dog's best style in the costume contest. Your dog will get a chance to strut their stuff on the main stage and try to take the top honor. Prizes will be awarded to the best three costumes.

Bark in the Park is a charity event whose proceeds stay within the community and directly support the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Donations fund the care of homeless animals in Tampa, including housing, food, enrichment and medical care, and support Humane Society community programs such as the food pantry and low-cost animal hospital.

“Bark in the Park is one of our most fun events. It is such a delight to see all the families and dogs that come out in support of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay,” said Sherry Silk, chief executive officer of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

Click here to register or for more information.