Barktoberfest Dog-Friendly Fall Festival and Fundraiser
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1220 Grand West Blvd
Katy ,TX 77449
Barktoberfest heads to Home Run Dugout in Katy for a lively fall afternoon filled with dogs in costume, families enjoying the outdoors, and a community fundraiser that supports Houston Pets Alive!.
For anyone searching for things to do in Katy, family events near Houston, or dog-friendly fall festivals in the Houston area, this event packs plenty into one afternoon. The outdoor celebration features live music, a vendor fair, a silent auction, food, prizes, and a Pacifico beer garden, while costume contests keep the crowd smiling as pups take center stage. The first 300 attendees will also receive a swag bag.
Quick Facts
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Location: Home Run Dugout, 1220 Grand West Blvd, Katy, TX 77449
- Admission: Free admission; registration is required
- Tickets: Free general-entry registration and paid costume-contest tickets are available through Houston Pets Alive!; event purchases support its animal-rescue work
- Parking: Check Home Run Dugout for parking and arrival details
- Food & Drink: Home Run Dugout will offer food, and Pacifico will be pouring in the beer garden; alcohol purchases are limited to guests 21+ with valid ID
- Dog Details: Dogs are welcome; check the organizer for current entry and pet-safety requirements
- Weather Plan: Plan for an outdoor event and check the organizer for weather-related updates
- Contest Times: Dog costume contests are scheduled for 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 5:30 pm
Guests may want to arrive early to settle in before the dog costume contests and other activities begin. Those planning to enter the costume contest should register each dog separately and come ready for an afternoon of photos, prizes, and plenty of neighborhood-style fun.
With its mix of pet-friendly entertainment, food, music, and fundraising, Barktoberfest stands out among October events in Katy and free family events near Houston. Readers can check My Neighborhood News for more community happenings.
