10/28/2026
This past Saturday was truly incredible! From the perfect fall weather and wagging tails to smiling faces and a park full of people coming together for a great cause, the 22nd Annual BARCStoberfest, presented by Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake, was a day to remember. Every step, sip, and donation helped make a difference for animals in need.
BARCStoberfest is about more than running the 5K, showing off costumes, sipping craft brews, or shopping with local vendors. It’s a lifesaving event that fuels BARCS’ mission to care for thousands of animals each year. And we couldn’t do it without YOU!
To our incredible donors, fundraisers, sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and everyone who joined us in Patterson Park: THANK YOU for making this year’s event such a success. Every person who donated, fundraised through a personal or team page, participated in an activity, or helped bring the festival to life played a part in supporting Baltimore’s animals.
And the lifesaving doesn’t stop here!
Although the festival has ended, the animals at BARCS still need our help. The good news? Your donation can still go twice as far! Through Saturday, October 31, the William H. Miller III Foundation will match every BARCStoberfest donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000.
That means your gift can have double the impact, helping provide the critical medical treatment, food, shelter, and the individualized care thousands of animals rely on at BARCS. Please consider making a gift today to help more animals heal, find loving homes, and get the second chances they deserve. Double your donation today: www.barcstoberfest.org
🧡 A Special Thank You to Our BARCStoberfest Team 🧡
To our BARCStoberfest Committee and activity-lead volunteers: thank you for sharing your creativity, leadership, and countless hours to make this event shine.
We also want to celebrate our individual and team fundraisers, whose tremendous efforts in the months leading up to the festival helped make a lifesaving impact (stay tuned for top fundraisers to be announced after the match ends!). To our 5K runners and pet parade participants, thank you for bringing your energy, enthusiasm, and four-legged friends to the festivities. We’re so grateful to have you on our side!
🧡 Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors 🧡
A heartfelt thank you to the generous sponsors whose support helped make BARCStoberfest possible:
Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake, Puppie Love, Kittie Kittie, Cyndi Kuhn - State Farm Agent, Jay and Keyana Sykes Foundation, Alex Spektor Foundation, VCA Animal Hospitals, Subaru, Baltimore Ravens, Row Me To The Moon, Pet+ E.R., Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology, Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, Bingo World, ProMD Health, Baltimore Sun, Good Doggie Day Care, Maryland Lottery, APG Federal Credit Union, NFM Lending, Clinton Electric, Visionist, Baltimore Bark House, Pink Flamingo Pilates, Coldwell Banker Realty, Canton Ping Pong Club, Cousin’s Hauling, Humane World for Animals, Patient First, Molly’s Dog Care, Eastern Animal Hospital, Dapper Dogs Pickle Company, Curby Clip, Power Home Remodeling, Passanante's Home Food Service, Essex Middle River Veterinary Clinic, and Harbour Sign and Graphics.
Your commitment to our community and Baltimore’s animals is truly inspiring.
🧡 Cheers to Our Event Partners! 🧡
We celebrated the ninth year of the BARCStoberfest B**r Garden, and it was a huge success! A big thank-you to Checkerspot Brewing Company, Pickett Brewing Company, Ministry of Brewing, Pub Dog Brewing, Manor Hill Brewing, Founders Brewing Company, 1623 Brewing Company, BC Brewery, Boordy Vineyards, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Lindsay’s Southsides, and Mocktails by Plot Twist for helping make it such a memorable part of the festival.
We’re also grateful to Baltimore City, Racine, and all our amazing vendors who made the shopping market, food court, and b**r garden such a hit.
🧡 Together, We Save Lives 🧡
To our 100+ volunteers, committee members, fundraisers, sponsors, event partners, and the entire BARCS community: thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
Every dollar raised, every paw print on the path, and every smile in the park adds up to something extraordinary: lives saved.
The festival may be over, but our work continues. With your support—and the opportunity to double your donation through October 31—we can continue providing the care, compassion, and second chances every animal deserves.
Together, we’re making Baltimore a better place for animals. Thank you for being part of it!
