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

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.