The Fifth-Annual Holiday Barkzaar at The Barnacle Historic State Park

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The Fifth-Annual Holiday Barkzaar at The Barnacle Historic State Park

Equipaws Pet Services and The Barnacle Society proudly present the Fifth Annual Holiday Barkzaar on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM!

The Barnacle Historic State Park⠀⁣3485 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133⠀⁣

The Holiday Barkzaar is a fun family- and dog-friendly holiday market and fundraiser for Paw Patrol Animal Rescue and the Barnacle Historic State Park in the heart of Coconut Grove. Every year, over 25 pet and food vendors create a magical holiday village for a day at the Barnacle. Hundreds of good furry boys and girls enjoy a day out with their parents and get their holiday shopping done early for a good cause.

Dog-Friendly Activities at The Holiday Barkzaar

We’d love for you and your furry companions to join us for a gorgeous day in the park with bay breezes, live music, fun activities for your pups, and delicious food and beverages! And, best of all, Santa Paws will come to town for cute holiday photos! You and your pups will enjoy:

• The Chewy Vet Care Dog Lure Course run by Happy with Dogs

• The Dog from Ipanema Dog Play Zone with kiddie pools for cooling down

• Stuff the SUV: Williamson Cadillac Buick. Bring donations of food, toys, treats, and blankets for pets!

• Holiday photos with Santa Paws- professionally done by Lorena Cora Pet Photography, sponsored by Healthy Smiles Pet Dental

• Local pet businesses offering fresh food, treats, collars, bows, clothes, leashes, supplements, and more!

• Pup Cup Eating Contest, best holiday costume contest, pet/human lookalike, and best tricks contest!

• Holiday ornament decorating and Letters to Santa Station sponsored by Pet Supermarket Coconut Grove

• Calming doggy yoga with Tiffany Ann

• Paws in Town’s Winter Dog of the Season Casting Call

• Live holiday music with Marco Barrios

• Delicious food from local vendors and refreshments like Chef Norlan, Cafe Vidita, and more!

• Holiday cocktails and mocktails by Shake & Stir and dog hydration station, both sponsored by Your Pet Attorneys by The Gross Group

Tentative Barkzaar Schedule of Events:

• 11:00 a.m. Park opens. Dog lure course, off-leash area, music, pet vendors, holiday ornament decorating station, food, and drinks, available until 4:00 p.m.

• 12:00 Doggy Yoga with Tiffany Ann

• 12:30 Pup Cup Showdown: Pup Cup eating competition

• 1:00 Holiday costume, pet/human lookalike, best trick contests

• 1:30 p.m. Santa Paws arrives

• 3:30 p.m. Santa Paws leaves

• 4:00 p.m. Park closes

Entrance:

Tickets are $7.00; dogs and kids under 6 enter for free. This event benefits Paw Patrol Animal Rescue and the park! Bring your blankets, appetites, and pups to enjoy the music, bay breezes, and ambiance while supporting a great cause!⁣

Dog policy and waiver: All well-behaved dogs are welcome! They must be on-leash except for designated off-leash areas. The Barnacle Historic State Park will require you to sign a waiver at the front door. All dogs must have proof of rabies and be up-to-date on shots. No puppies under 4 months are allowed for their safety. Sign your waiver here.

Holiday Barkzaar Vendor Information:

Pet businesses are welcome! The vendor fee is a $100 donation and event insurance is required. All applications must be submitted by October 15, 2026. Please request information from Events@equipawspetservices.com .

Holiday Barkzaar Sponsor Information:

Please email Flavia at Events@equipawspetservices.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

⁣Parking is on-street in the surrounding areas. You can take the pet-friendly Freebee to the Grove Playhouse Parking Lot, which is across the Barnacle, too. Just make sure you download the Ride Freebee app to request a ride.

From Equipaws Pet Services