11th Annual Barktoberfest

by Webmaster | May 19, 2026

Get ready for a howling good time—Barktoberfest is back for its 11th year! 🐾🎃

Join Dog-Harmony for the Emerald Coast’s most beloved doggie costume contest and canine-only trick-or-treat celebration at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4:30–6:30 PM!

Dress up your pup and get ready for:

Tasty Oktoberfest-inspired drinks
Delicious light bites from JC’s Gourmet
Live beats from DJ Diamond Dan
Amazing raffle prizes
And, of course, the legendary Halloween Costume Contest!

For just a $15 donation (or $20 day-of), you and your costumed pup can strut your stuff and compete for fun prizes.

This dog-gone good time is free and open to the public, and is proudly part of the Coastal Culture Series, thanks to the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program.

No prong, choke, or shock collars, please—we’re all about positive vibes and wagging tails.

Don’t miss this paws-itively festive evening of fun, fur, and fall celebration!

Enter the Barktoberfest Costume Contest

Get your tickets using the form below! Ticketing is per family group, not per dog.

11th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza

by Webmaster | Feb 2, 2026

Dog-Harmony proudly presents the 11th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza, a canine-only Easter egg hunt and social, on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.

This tail-wagging tradition invites leashed pups and their humans to enjoy an evening of springtime fun, community, and plenty of sniff-worthy surprises. With a $20 pre-registration per pup (or $25 the day of the event), each canine participant will receive a souvenir bag to collect colorful eggs filled with tasty dog treats.

Approximately 1,000 treat-filled holiday eggs will be scattered across the lawn, with separate hunt areas for dogs over and under 35 pounds to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Guests can also look forward to:

A costume contest with prizes awarded for the top 3 best “bunny” ensembles
Delicious JC’s Gourmet served with libations
Pup-approved Davis Dog Treats
Music curated by DJ Diamond Dan, and
A fabulous silent auction sponsored by local businesses.

The 2026 Doggie EGGstravaganza is made possible with support from our early confirmed sponsors: JC’s Gourmet, Davis Dog Treats, Destin Flooring America, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Theresa Felton, Destin/30A REALTOR®, Elevate Next, The Polakoff Group: Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty, and Paws Sitting Service.

This event is part of the Coastal Culture Series, presented by the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program, and is free for spectators.

For the safety of all dogs:

No prong, choke, or shock collars
No retractable leashes on the Green during egg hunts

Get Doggie Eggstravaganza Canine Egg Hunt Tickets

Hop Into Event Sponsorship

Businesses are invited to join the fun as sponsors of the 11th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza. This popular event brings together more than 150 dogs and their people for a one-of-a-kind Easter celebration—offering meaningful brand exposure while supporting Dog-Harmony’s mission to reduce shelter surrenders through education, therapy dog programs, and community outreach.

Sponsorship Level*	Donation	Available Slots	Logo on Eggs	Press Release Mention	Table**	Name on Sign***	Website Link
Golden Egg Sponsor	$1,000	1	✔	✔	✔	Event Poster	✔
Egg-cellent Sponsor	$500	1		✔	✔	Event Poster	✔
Furry Friend	$400	Unlimited		✔	✔	Event Poster	✔
Bar Sponsor	$350	1				At Bar
Water Station Sponsor	$300	1				At Water Station
Bunny Hop Sponsor	$250	1				At DJ Station
Paw-some Prize Sponsor	$250	2				At Check-In

* All sponsors receive website and social media recognition

** Table opportunity only available for GOLDEN EGG, EGG-CELLENT, and FURRY FRIEND sponsors

*** Event Poster: If signed up by February 23, 2026

Contact Dog-Harmony to learn how you can help make this Easter egg-stra special, or click below to download our sponsorship agreement to get the egg rolling!

Download Doggie EGGstravaganza Sponsorship Agreement

Dog-Harmony Presents the 10th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

by Webmaster | Mar 27, 2025 | Press Releases

A Canine-Only Egg Hunt and Social on April 18, 2025

Miramar Beach, Fla. – Puppy parents, get ready for a tail-wagging good time! Dog-Harmony proudly presents the 10th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza, a canine-only Easter egg hunt and social event on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.

For a $20 donation in advance (or $25 on the day of the event), humans and their leashed canine companions will receive a souvenir bag to sniff out 1,000 colorful eggs filled with delicious dog treats. With two designated hunting areas for dogs over and under 35 pounds, every furry friend has a chance to join in on the fun.

Attendees will also enjoy an evening of music curated by DJ Diamond Dan, indulge in delicious appetizers from JC’s Gourmet while sipping on beer and wine, pose for pet photos courtesy of Rescue Animal Photography, participate in family-friend games to win fun prizes, and shop human treats at the silent auction.

Proceeds from Doggie EGGstravaganza support Dog-Harmony, a 501(c)3, and its mission of keeping dogs out of shelters through humane education for children and families and programs that enrich the human and animal bond.

Doggie EGGstravaganza is presented as part of the Coastal Culture Series, made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program. Dog-Harmony requests that no prong, shock, or choke collars be used on canine family members at the event.

To purchase tickets for the canine-only egg hunt in advance or learn more information about event sponsorship opportunities, visit Dog-Harmony’s website.

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About Dog-Harmony

Dog-Harmony is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Miramar Beach dedicated to helping dogs rescue people. Founded by Nancy Bown, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), in 2015, Dog-Harmony builds positive relationships between canines and humans, preventing dogs from becoming homeless in the first place. Community services include therapy dog programs and fun classes for children to learn responsible pet care, compassion, and bite prevention. Programs are made possible through grants and donations.

Family Pawtraits with Santa

by HKarr | Oct 31, 2024 | Past Event, Press Releases

Your photo is ready! Download it from Rescue Animal Photography at

https://www.rescueanimalphotography.org/pawtraits-with-santa

Look! Look, everyone! It’s Santa! Oh my gosh, it’s Santa!!!

Register today for a fun time with your pup. Your registration per dog will get you a family pawtrait with Santa – yes, the Big Guy in Red! Your ticket includes a digital holiday photo and 1 ticket for the chance drawing of a dog swag bag.

It will be a mirthful outting for eveyone with refreshments, a fun doggie social, and Dog-Harmony is selling hand painted ornaments to make your holidays even more special. Photos are taken by Rescue Animal Photography!

Join us at Salty Paws Boutique in the Destin Commons on Nov. 30th from 11am – 2pm!

We’re still taking walk-ins!

Use the form below to purchase your one of a kind ornament or a hand-crafted card.

Hand painted Ornaments to Support Dog-Harmony

We have commissioned local artisans to hand paint ornaments to celebrate the holidays and support Dog-Harmony! You may add as many ornaments as you would like to your photo ticket purchase using the form above.

The ornaments will be ready for you to select and pick up at the Pawtraits With Santa event on November 30th at Salty Paws Boutique in the Destin Commons.

Event Sponsors

2024 Bark in Style Photo Reveal Party

by Webmaster Webmaster | Sep 16, 2024 | Events, Past Event, Press Releases

Join us for the 2024 Bark in Style Photo Reveal Party, a festive, dog-friendly event on Saturday, October 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Props Brewery Hammock Bay!

You’ll want to come celebrate with “oohs” and “ahhs” at the 2024 Bark In Style Photo Contest winners. Our black drape reveal of the printed portraits of the Top Dogs, Stylish Canines, and Darling Divas will leave you clapping with glee.

Light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a silent auction will make this a festive event you don’t want to miss!

The Bark in Style winners’ portraits are photographed and sponsored by Wooftografie.

Please RSVP in the form below.

Event Sponsors

Ninth Annual Barktoberfest

by Webmaster Webmaster | Sep 16, 2024 | Events, Past Event, Press Releases

The Emerald Coast’s favorite doggie costume contest and social is back! Join Dog-Harmony at the 9th Annual Barktoberfest, a canine-only trick-or-treating event, at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

Complete with Oktoberfest libations, light bites from JC’s Gourmet, music by GTS Entertainment, and incredible raffle prizes, this event will feature a canine Halloween costume contest. For a $15 donation (or $20 the day of), costumed pets and pawrents can enter to win prizes in the Halloween costume contest.

Rescue Animal Photography is sponsoring professional photographs of you and your canine trick-or-treater.

This event is free and open to the public and is presented as part of the Coastal Culture Series made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program.

No prong, choke, or shock collars, please.