OnMilwaukee and Milwaukee Radio Alliance’s B93.3 invite you and your pup to raise the woof at the 2024 Bark & BBQ. The fun takes place Saturday, Oct. 5 from Noon to 4 p.m. on the Harley-Davidson Museum Campus, 400 W. Canal St.
The event is free, parking is free and the first 93.3 (!?) guests receive a Stella & Chewy's goodie bag.
Bark & BBQ, Presented by Camp Bow Wow and Bentley's Pet Stuff, features more than 30 vendor booths with loads of treats, shopping and dog-related services.
Activities include:
- The SwiftPaws Lure Course, Camp Bow Wow Ball Pits, Ralphie's Off-Leash Area
- Bark N Scratch Outpost Photo Booth with Brew City Events
- Hydration Stations throughout the event courtesy of NutriSource Pet Food
- Bacon Flavored Bubbles with Yutka Fence
- Peanut Butter Station with State Farm Agent Adam Chamorro
- Flyball Demonstrations throughout the day courtesy of The Barkbarians and K-9 Turn and Burn
- Tail-wagging-worthy BBQ from food trucks, Motor Restaurant, Double B’s, K&L’S BBQ, Big City BBQ and Backyard Flava
The USCellular Stage will feature various contests throughout the day including Peanut Butter Licking, Best Trick, Best Bark/Howl, Best Wag and Costume Contest.
Proceeds from the Lure Course and Ball Pits benefit Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping sick and injured dogs by funding urgent medical care and aiding with veterinary bills for serious conditions.
Bark & BBQ is free to attend, but you can upgrade your human and furry friend experience by becoming a Beyond Full Spectrum/Tito's VIB (Very Important Barker). Each VIB ticket includes early entry at 11 a.m. to enjoy the event and pooch activities prior to the public, two adult beverages, human appetizer buffet on the private Moto patio, one H-D Museum admission ticket, one event branded Toss & Chew Disc Toy and bandana, one custom dog cookie and can lid from Bentley’s Pet Stuff, and one dog toy from Yelp!
Purchase VIB tickets here.
Parking is free on the Harley-Davidson Museum campus as well as across North Sixth Street.
Visit Milwaukee Bark & BBQ for updated information and to read the event doggie disclaimer. See you on Saturday, Oct. 5 when you and your hound come over to The Bark Side!
Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.
Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.
