Fort Woof Events

Barktoberfest: October 1, 2011

Barktoberfest is an annual event held at Fort Woof. This year's event is planned for October 1 and will have:

• Bark for Life walk/run for cancer at 9 am
• Main event 10 am - 2 pm
• Lots of dog-friendly exhibitors
• Adopt a pup from a local rescue group
• 8th Annual Howl-o-ween dog costume contest
• Cowtown K-9 Showdown
• And more!

Barktoberfest is free, but we suggest a $1 donation. The money will help support Fort Woof and the Fort Worth animal shelter.

Note: This is an ON-LEASH event.

We'll update this web page as more information becomes available, but be sure to sign up for Barktoberfest on Facebook for timely updates on this fun event.

Barktoberfest is sponsored by The Ticket. Check out The Ticket’s Barktoberfest page for details.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor, call Alec Drake for a booth at (214) 526-2400 or via email at alec.drake@cumulus.com.

2010 Fort Woof Mayoral Race

Every two years Fort Woof holds an election for mayor during the weeks prior Barktoberfest. The Fort Woof mayoral candidate who raises the most cash wins. Of course, proceeds from the election go to support and maintain Fort Woof. With a lot of hard campaigning, Shawna Gibson’s dog, Sasha, won this year’s election. Thank you Shawna and Sasha! (more info)

Fort Woof Greyhound Roundup, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Every Saturday & Sunday

Every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Fort Woof Dog Park, a group of about 10-15 greyhounds and their owners meet for fun-o-plenty. Everyone is welcome, even if you do not have a greyhound. Watch out! When these greyhounds get together they are fast and don’t always watch where they are going. Tally ho!

Fort Woof After Dark, 7:00 p.m. every Thursday

This regular event was established as a way to let people know that the park is open and lighted at night, and to make sure that there is a fun group of dogs and people there when you arrive.