Miramar Beach, Fla. - Dog-Harmony presents the 7th Annual Barktoberfest, a canine trick-or-treating event, at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Thursday, October 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Complete with libations, light bites sponsored by JC's Gourmet, spooky tunes, raffle prizes, and a silent auction, the event features a canine Halloween costume contest.

A $15 donation per dog provides each participant a chance to win hair-raising prizes for best pet and parent Halloween costumes and professional photographs sponsored by Mills Photo Design.

Judging for the best matching Halloween costumes will take place during the event with the prize-winning, ghostly duos announced at 6:15 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Dog-Harmony, a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to reducing the shelter dog population through community education. This event, open to the public, is presented as part of the Coastal Culture Series made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program.