Join us on October 24, 2026 in Patterson Park for the 22nd Annual BARCStoberfest, presented by Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake!
BARCStoberfest is an annual, large-scale, pet-friendly festival and fundraiser that benefits the lifesaving programs and animal care at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). The Patterson Park festival includes the annual "Ready, Set, SNIFF!" 5K Run/Half-Mile Pet Parade, Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest, Barkin' Beer Garden vendors, kids’ activities, and more! Fundraising leading up to BARCStoberfest raises critical funding for Maryland’s highest volume, an open-admission shelter serving 12,000 animals per year. Our goal this year is $400,000, so please join us to raise funds for our community's needy animals.
2026 BARCStoberfest Map
Know-Before-You-Go PDF for Runners/Walkers
🧡 Food + Drink Lineup
🔸 EC Diner
🔸 Koshary Corner
🔸 Black Acres Roastery
🔸 Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
🔸 Fuzzies Burgers
🔸 Harbor Que
🔸 Edwards Cafe
🔸 The Loungin Lemon
🔸 Krave Sips & Sweets
🔸 BARCS Bake Sale
🔸 Glizzy’s (Beer Garden)
🔸 Plot Twist (Beer Garden)
🔸 Cool Beans (5K and Parade start only)
🧡 Beer Garden Breweries
🔸 Checkerspot Brewing
🔸 Pickett Brewing
🔸 Ministry of Brewing
🔸 Boordy Vineyards
🔸 Tito’s Cocktails with Lindsay’s Southsides
🔸 Mocktails by Plot Twist
🧡 BARCS BAR
🔸 Pub Dog Brewing
🔸 Manor Hill Beer Farm
🔸 Founders
🔸 1623 Brewing
🔸 BC Brewing
🔸 Assorted Wines
🔸 Assorted Non-Alcoholic
🧡 Food at the Beer Garden
🔸 Glizzy’s Wagyu Hotdogs
🔸 Snacks from BARCS Bar