Get ready for a spooktacular BARKoween Weekend! From costume and site decorating contests to festive treats, it’s a frightfully fun time for you and your pups. Put on your best costumes and enjoy a weekend full of tricks, treats, and tail-wagging fun!
FRIDAY
4:00PM to 8:00PM – "THE DOG HOUSE" FOOD TRUCK AT THE PAVILION – Swing by THE DOG HOUSE for a tempting selection of gourmet hot dogs, alongside tasty smoothies, frappes, coffee drinks and hearty breakfast burritos—all served fresh from our food truck at the pavilion. We've got something to satisfy every craving! And don’t forget, while you sip and snack, your pups can join in the fun with our PAINT & LICK activity, creating their own art masterpiece! Stop by and start your day with a little creativity and a lot of flavor!
5:30PM to 6:30PM – YAPPY HOUR AT THE COMMUNITY FIREPIT* – Join us for our weekly YAPPY HOUR! Bring your pups to our community fire pit for a fun, relaxed evening of socializing with fellow campers and their dogs. BYOB while we treat your furry friends to a complimentary pup ice cream. It’s the perfect way to unwind, meet new pals, and let your dogs enjoy some tail-waggin’ fun! See you there!
SATURDAY
9:00AM to 1:00PM – "THE DOG HOUSE" FOOD TRUCK AT THE PAVILION – Swing by THE DOG HOUSE for a tempting selection of gourmet hot dogs, alongside tasty smoothies, frappes, coffee drinks and hearty breakfast burritos—all served fresh from our food truck at the pavilion. We've got something to satisfy every craving! And don’t forget, while you sip and snack, your pups can join in the fun with our PAINT & LICK activity, creating their own art masterpiece! Stop by and start your day with a little creativity and a lot of flavor!
12:00PM to 5:00PM – CANDID CANINE PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS BY JORDAN MANER – Capture your pup’s personality with a fun, professional photoshoot from CANDID CANINE! Whether it’s a playful pose or a candid moment, Jordan will snap the perfect shot to cherish forever. Book your session and let your dog shine in front of the camera! **Payments direct to vendor** EMAIL: candidcaninephotography24@gmail.com
1:00PM to 2:00PM – LURE COURSING AT THE GAMES FIELD* – LURE COURSING is a thrilling, fast-paced activity where dogs can chase a lure across a safe, open field, simulating the excitement of chasing prey. It's a great way for high-energy pups to burn off some steam, engage their instincts, and have a blast while getting plenty of exercise. Perfect for dogs of all sizes and breeds 6 months and older. Free & first-come-first-play!
4:00PM to 5:00PM – COSTUME/SITE DECORATING CONTESTS & BARK OR TREATING* – Get ready for some spooky fun! We’ll be hosting COSTUME/SITE DECORATING CONTESTS, so deck out your site and yourself for a chance to win prizes. Put on your best costumes, and we’ll parade through the campground to admire the creative decorations and enjoy some BARK OR TREATING. Bring treats for the pups as they make their rounds! Winners in both categories—Best Decorated Site and Best Decorated "Family"—will be chosen by your fellow campers, with First & Second Prizes up for grabs in each. Let’s get dressed up and celebrate!
6:30PM to 9:30PM – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PAVILION – JOSEY WAILS BAND! – Back by popular demand, Josey Wails Band will be here slinging some of their classic rock & roll in the Pavilion. Come to the Pavilion and experience this fantastic Charlotte-based group. It'll be a blast!
SUNDAY
9:00AM to 1:00PM – "THE DOG HOUSE" FOOD TRUCK AT THE PAVILION – Swing by THE DOG HOUSE for a tempting selection of gourmet hot dogs, alongside tasty smoothies, frappes, coffee drinks and hearty breakfast burritos—all served fresh from our food truck at the pavilion. We've got something to satisfy every craving! And don’t forget, while you sip and snack, your pups can join in the fun with our PAINT & LICK activity, creating their own art masterpiece! Stop by and start your day with a little creativity and a lot of flavor!
10:00AM to 11:00AM – LURE COURSING AT THE GAMES FIELD* – LURE COURSING is a thrilling, fast-paced activity where dogs can chase a lure across a safe, open field, simulating the excitement of chasing prey. It's a great way for high-energy pups to burn off some steam, engage their instincts, and have a blast while getting plenty of exercise. Perfect for dogs of all sizes and breeds 6 months and older. Free & first-come-first-play!
*Outdoor activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.