Bring your best furry friend for the Gulf Coast's most adorable Halloween dog festival
October 30, 2026
16:30 – 18:30
495 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
<p>The Gulf Coast's most beloved dog festival returns to Grand Park at Grand Boulevard for its 11th annual Halloween celebration! Barktoberfest is a FREE, family-friendly event where four-legged friends dress up in their Halloween finest for costume contests, canine trick-or-treating, and a whole lot of tail-wagging fun. Whether your pup is a fierce lion, a tiny superhero, or a classic hot dog, every costume is welcome at this joyful outdoor gathering right at Sandestin's upscale Grand Boulevard.</p><p>Hosted by Dog-Harmony — a nonprofit dedicated to creating a community where dogs and people thrive together — Barktoberfest features vendor booths, dog-friendly activities, and endless opportunities for those priceless Halloween pet photos against the beautiful backdrop of Grand Boulevard's shops and restaurants. Past events have drawn hundreds of costumed pups and their proud humans for an evening of pure community joy.</p><p>Running 4:30-6:30pm on October 30th, this is the perfect pre-Halloween evening activity for the whole family. Kids and adults alike will delight watching the parade of costumed pups strut their stuff — and yes, the judges take their job very seriously!</p>
Dog owners and their pets, families with kids, pet lovers, Halloween enthusiasts
Free outdoor festival with dog costume contest, canine trick-or-treat stations, vendor booths, and family fun at Grand Park in Miramar Beach. 4:30-6:30pm.
Pre-register your pup for the costume contest at dog-harmony.org. Arrive early for parking at Grand Boulevard. Date based on annual pattern — confirm at dog-harmony.org.
Free admission; small entry fee may apply for costume contest participants