Markham Dog Alliance

06/10/2026

💜🤗 We love our volunteers that make Barkham happen!

👇 • Drop a thank you or emoji in the comments if you appreciate them too!

This year our Barkham Volunteers Get:
1️⃣ • One Free Lemonade from
2️⃣ • Croissants, Granola Bars, Banana’s with coffee for am shifts
3️⃣ • Water bottles
4️⃣ • Barkham Photobooth 4 strip picture by .pb
5️⃣ • Access to the VIP Volunteer Lounge
6️⃣ • Collectable Volunteer Barkham Festival 2026 Shirt
7️⃣ • Collectable MDA Volunteer Lanyard
8️⃣ • Two Free Barkham Festival Tickets for their friends/family
9️⃣ • Free entry to Barkham Festival for themselves
🔟 • Free Lunch Card ($10 Value) at the following food vendors ( , .empanadas , , .coffee, , , .ca , , , , .by.rina , & )

Want to be a volunteer or help us coordinate volunteers? Email us at [email protected] for more details.

Barkham Festival Event Info:
📍 •
9350 Markham Rd, Markham, ON L6E 1A2
🗓️ • June 13 & June 14, 2026
⏰ • 11A - 6P
🚗 • Free Parking
🚌 • Transit Accessible
🎟️ • www.markhamdogalliance.com/barkham

06/09/2026

💜⏰ 4 MORE DAYS UNTIL BARKHAM ⏰💜

What are you most excited to do at Barkham this year?

🤗 • Rescue Reunions: Adopters/Fosters of local rescues annual meetups *new*
🦖 • Jurassic BARKham: Photo Ops and dino-saurrrr vibes *new*
🧘 • The Pawz Zone: Bring your own dog yoga, and free breathwork exercises *new*
🛍️ • Barkville Mall: 100+ Dog-Focused & Local Vendors site-wide
🍽️ • Barkham Bar & Bites: Food and Bevvy’s for our human guests
☕️ • Barkham Café: The human-friendly dog café
🐩 • Breed & Mixes Meetups: Dog Meetups where you get a group photo and doggy treats
⛳️ • Family Fun Zone: Mini Putt, Arts & Crafts, Book Readings & games for the whole family
💍 • Wedding/Anniversary Photobooth: “Just Married”, Anniversary, Flower Girl, and Ring Bearer photos shot by professionals
💜 • MDA Tent: Info, MDA merch, giveaway, and photobooth!
🎨 • Pup-Art Zone: Pottery Classes, free Button-Making, free Henna and vendors!
🍎 • Chill Zone: Relax, hydrate, and walk the apple orchard
🏅 • Doggy Pawlimpics: Lure Courses, free Snuffling Competition and free Agility Courses

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06/08/2026

There’s still a few spots left for you to do paw-terry at Barkham Festival 2026!

Markham Museum is hosting it!

Customize your own paw-ttery piece at Barkham! 🐾🎨

Design a one-of-a-kind keepsake with your pup in this beginner-friendly pottery workshop. Participants will make a personalized clay piece featuring a real paw print, along with custom details like names and glaze colors! ✨🌈

📅 Dates: Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14
⏰ Times: 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM

Note: No experience needed—all materials, glazing, and firing are included. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup approximately 4 weeks after the event.

Spots fill up fast so don’t miss out on this paws-itively fun experience! 🎨🐶

Learn more and add this experience on to your ticket at MarkhamDogAlliance.com/Barkham

06/08/2026

Markham Museum is closed for the dogs this weekend! 🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺

Hope to see everyone at Barkham Festival 2026! 😍🥹

📣 Barkham Weekend Alert! 📣

Markham Museum is closed for regular admission, pottery pick-ups, tours, and exhibitions this Saturday and Sunday as Barkham takes over our grounds. 🐾

Don’t miss your chance to join the fun—secure your Barkham tickets now and be part of the paw-some festivities!

Let’s make it a tail-wagging good time! 🎉🐶

06/08/2026

Can’t wait to see Just Raw Pet Food at Barkham Festival 2026 this weekend!

06/08/2026

Thanks for sharing Barkham Festival 2026, Courtyard & Residence Inn Toronto Markham! 🥹😍

06/08/2026

5 MORE DAYS UNTIL Barkham Festival 2026!

🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺

Checkout our website for full details on York Region’s largest dog-focused event: www.markhamdogalliance.com/barkham

06/08/2026

💜⏰ 5 MORE DAYS UNTIL BARKHAM ⏰💜

Are you getting married or renewing your vows at Barkham?! Or are you grabbing photos at the iconic Locust Hill Train Station (new location) at Markham Museum?

This is what’s included for the $20 add-on session:

Receive two digital photos from professional photographers of your dog couple in wedding/anniversary attire amongst floral decor at the historic Markham Museum Train Station. Add your name to the wedding/anniversary board. You can seat up to 30+ people in attendance to observe the fun ceremony. Leave gifted with bonbonnieres (wedding favours) for your pup(s).

You can also take solo shots as a ring boy/girl, or flower girl/boy or just grab nice photos. Attire is included for the photoshoot. Limited space available to book appointments. Walk up bookings considered on event day (Pre-booked appointments will be prioritized and guaranteed a wedding favour). Additionally, you can order a dog wedding cake, or doggy cupcakes for the guests too before event day.

Thanks to our activation partners:
📸 • / June 13th Photographer
📸 • / June 14th Photographer
💐 • / Floral Decor, Flower Crowns, & Arbor
🎁 • .Dogness / Treat Bonbonniere (Wedding Favour)
🎁 • .Shop / Just Married & Anniversary Sign
🎂 • / Orderable doggy wedding cakes & cupcakes for event day
👔 • .ca / Additional stylish outfits to wear

Barkham Festival Event Info:
📍 •
9350 Markham Rd, Markham, ON L6E 1A2
🗓️ • June 13 & June 14, 2026
⏰ • 11A - 6P
🚗 • Free Parking
🚌 • Transit Accessible
🎟️ • www.markhamdogalliance.com/barkham

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06/06/2026

One week until Barkham Festival 2026!