BARCStoberfest 2021 Wrap Up!
We are so excited to announce that the 17th annual BARCStoberfest, presented by VCA Animal Hospitals, raised more than $330,000 for the animals at BARCS!
Another year, another BARCStoberfest! We dressed up, we ran, we ate, we drank and, most importantly, we raised money to save the lives of homeless animals in Baltimore City.
As you may know, this is the second year we’ve had BARCStoberfest without our signature festival, which in turn made our plans and fundraising abilities uncertain. But, we came up with a creative way to celebrate so that our community and their pets could experience the joys of the mini events in this transitional year. We wanted to bring you experiences reminiscent of the big festival for a sense of fun and community.
Our incredible supporters came through and gave our animals that gift that they needed, going way above and beyond our goal. As you know, BARCS is not an organization of “extra.” Each year, our shelter cares for 10,000 animals on half of our recommended budget. We’ve been underfunded since day one, and we continue to save lives each day against all financial odds.
A tremendous thank you to all who donated or registered to raise money through a personal or team fundraising page. This year’s BARCStoberfest success belongs to each and every one of you. Thank you to Bill Miller and Miller Value Partners for pledging an emergency matching donation opportunity to save animals in crisis and support our lifesaving mission.
We'd like to recognize our top team and individual fundraisers for their tremendous efforts in making the months leading up to our festival a major success for the animals. Thank you to each and every one of you who donated, raised money and participated in our virtual fundraising activities. You are true lifesavers and we are happy to have you on our side.
Top 10 Fundraisers
1. Adrianne Bayle
2. Kim Farrell
3. Chris Stickel
4. Erin Saul
5. Carol Hyman
6. Mike Plaisted & Maggie Webbert
7. Dan Devenny
8. Karen Apollony
9. Rebecca Mills
10. Matt McDermott
Top Five Fundraising Teams
1. The Home Team: BARCS Volunteers, Fosters and Staff
2. BARCS Board of Directors
3. Team Constellation
4. My Furever Home
5. Cleo’s Crew
Our Sponsors
We’d like to recognize our 2021 BARCStoberfest sponsors who helped make this year’s event such a great success. And an extra big thank you to our generous and supportive friends at VCA Animal Hospitals for being our Presenting Sponsor!
Our other major sponsors this year include: Veterinary Neurology of the Chesapeake; Cyndi Kuhn, State Farm Agent; Cat Hospital at Towson; Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists; NFM Lending; Walmart Foundation; Emergent Biosolutions; Baltimore Ravens; Maxim Charitable Foundation; ProMD Health; Clinton Electric Company; Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar and the Baltimore Sun. Thank you for your commitment to our community and the welfare of Baltimore City’s animals.
Our Event Partners
This year’s fall festival was substituted with a creative mix of virtual events and smaller in-person events. A big thank you to all of the following partners who made our beer garden, virtual vendor market, costume contest, swag bag pick-up and pumpkin pie eating contest possible: Checkerspot Brewing Company; River Watch Restaurant & Marina; Old Line Spirits; Union Craft Brewing; Heavy Seas Beer; Manor Hill Brewing; Nepenthe Brewing Co.; Charm City Meadworks; RAR Brewing; Hoop Tea; Peabody Heights Brewery; Charm City Run of Baltimore, Bel Air, Columbia and Towson; Dogs of Charm City; Sweet Piggy Bakery; Loyal Companion Mount Washington; Dogtopia Canton; Tooth & Honey; Black Acres Roastery; Banjo’s Bows; Route One Apparel; Love Munch Co.; Found Studio; Salty Dog & Sweet P’s Swag; Crazy Pet People; and Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar.
Thank you to our wonderful volunteer event planning committee that gave their time and hearts to make the festival a great success.
On behalf of the BARCS team and the animals, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. We can’t say it enough. Each and every one of you is responsible for lives saved!
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