Join us for a tail-waggin’ good time at this year’s Bark in the Park!
Bark in the Park is Chesapeake Humane Society’s largest annual fundraiser and has become Chesapeake’s most talked about pet event. Bark in the Park is going virtual this year! Join us for a fun-filled month of virtual pet-related activities for the whole family. All proceeds support programs and services that assist homeless animals and low-income families and their pets.
Interested in sponsoring this event?
For sponsorship opportunities, click here or e-mail sponsorships@chesapeakehumane.org.
To volunteer, contact volunteer@chesapeakehumane.org.
Be a part of Virtual Vendor Week!
Click here to become a Virtual Vendor or email sponsorships@chesapeakehumane.org with any questions!
Bark in the Park Schedule of Events
All videos will be posted on our website and our Facebook page!
October 1-10 : Humane Education Week!
1 – Bark in the Park begins! Learn more about the wonderful Chesapeake City dog parks from the team at Chesapeake Parks, Recreation, and Tourism.
5 – Wildlife Day! Spend some time with LVT, Lisa Barlow. Meet some cool critters and learn more about caring for and protecting the wildlife in your area. Lisa operates her own wildlife rescue, T.R.E.E, where she provides wildlife rehabilitation and public environmental education.
9 – Our kittens are artists! Watch an adorable video of CHS adoptable kittens create a work of art and learn how you could one day own one of this masterpiece!
10 – Our puppy is an artist! Watch an adorable video of CHS foster puppy, Lego, create a work of art and learn how you could one day own one of this masterpiece!
October 11 - 18 : Bark in the Park Week!
11 – Silent auction and pet contests open! Bid on your favorite item and then head over and submit a photo or video of your pet. Our pet contests are: costume contest, pet and owner look-alike contest, and best trick contest. Each contest is $5 to enter.
12 – Virtual Demo with Holly Creek Border Collies brought to you by Townebank.
14 – Virtual Demo with Mutts with a Mission brought to you by Merck and Adams Outdoor Advertising.
16 – Virtual Demo with Chesapeake K9 Unit brought to you by Capital Group.
18 – Live music by Red Stapler Duo at Big Ugly Brewing.
October 19 - 25: Virtual Vendor Week
19 – Vendor specials and promotions start today! Have you had your eye on something from one of our virtual vendors? This is the week to finally get that must-have item! Check out what specials and promotions our vendors are offering this week.
21- Tour of Red Knot Apartments at Edinburgh. Looking for a pet-friendly place to live? Check out Red Knot at Edinburgh, A Breeden Company! Get a full tour of everything this apartment complex has to offer and learn more about their pet-friendly amenities.
24 – Pet contest entries close. Make sure you get your pet contest entries in!
October 26 - 31: Final Week
26 – Voting for pet contest winners begins! Check out our Facebook page for all of our pet contest entries. Vote on your favorites and the winner will be announced at the end of the week. Whoever gets the most likes on Facebook in each category wins!
28 – Silent Auction Closes! Don’t forget to check up on that item you have had your eye on. Get your final bids in so you do not miss out!
28 – Join us at The Garage Brewery from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm for animal-themed Trivia!
30 – Silent auction winners announced!
31 – Pet contest winners announced!
Thank you for joining us for 2020 Bark in the Park!
Thank you to our 2020 Partners!
Presented by
Our Sponsors
