Celebrate Bark in the Park's 30th anniversary! For three decades, this fundraising event has been a beloved Bay Area tradition—and the largest dog festival in Northern California—bringing together 5,000+ dog lovers and 2,000 furry friends for a day full of tail wags, treats, and community fun.

Proceeds from the event support local community and pet-focused organizations, including the Humane Society Silicon Valley, San Jose Animal Care Center, and the Campus Community Neighborhood Association.

This milestone year will be bigger, more festive, and more widely promoted than ever, making it a fantastic opportunity for businesses to showcase products and services to an enthusiastic, pet-loving audience, and for attendees to experience the ultimate Bark in the Park Celebration.

Highlights include:

• HSSV Wellness Clinic: The Humane Society Silicon Valley returns to provide on-site vaccines! Free, while supplies last.
• Veterinary Emergency Group TOP DOG Main Stage Contests, including the popular Dog-Costume Contest, Dog/Owner Look-Alike Contest and Tail-Wagging Contest.
• Fabulous top-prizes—donated by our generous Vendors and Sponsors—are awarded to all of the winning pups! Visit the Contests Page to see the list of contributors.
• Demonstrations of dog agility and specialized dog training in our three entertainment corrals
• Vendors with dog-specific goods and services
• Delicious Food & Drink
• The San Jose Water Company Misting Tent will be on hand to help everyone stay cool!

Money raised from Bark in the Park benefits the local community and pet-focused organizations, including Humane Society Silicon Valley, San Jose Animal Care Center, PAWS4SJACS, and the Campus Community Neighborhood Association.

Bark Needs Volunteers!

Come join the fun and help to make the day at Bark in the Park a dog's day to remember. Visit the Volunteer Page and sign up today!

A Few Exciting Opportunities for Business Owners to Note:

Sponsorship & Extra Exposure
Sponsorships and advertising opportunities (including premium placements and digital ads) are available to help elevate presence at the event. If you’re interested, please reach out before submitting your vendor application so we can find the best fit for your business.

Kids Zone = Big Engagement
We’re continuing to grow our Kids Zone and are looking for vendors who can offer hands-on, family-friendly activities. Participating vendors may be eligible for reduced booth fees and/or additional exposure—let’s connect if this sounds like a fit!

Animal Rescue Row Returns!
After a hugely successful debut last year, Animal Rescue Row is back! This featured area highlights local rescue and adoption organizations with special signage, targeted promotion, and dedicated stage time. It’s a wonderful way to connect adoptable animals with loving homes—be sure to opt in on the application if applicable.

Take the Stage – Share Something Doggone Great!
A curated lineup of short talks and live demos throughout the day. Vendors can apply for a 5, 10, or 15-minute slot to share tips, product demos, success stories, or fun content. All stage programming is pre-approved, and you can pitch your idea right in the application.

Dogs and their best friends will have a great time at Bark in the Park™, the largest dog festival in the United States, with more than 6,000 dog lovers and 2,000 dogs.

Please note: Vendor space is limited and typically sells out—early applications are highly encouraged. Click HERE to apply to be a vendor for Bark in the Park 2026.