Barktober Fest 2025 – Save the Date!
Join the Costa Mesa Police Department’s Animal Services Unit for a tail-wagging good time at Barktober Fest 2025! This family-friendly (and pet-friendly!) event will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM at TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa.
Event Highlights:
- Pet Adoptions – Find your new best friend from local rescues and shelters.
- Pet Supply Vendors – Shop for toys, treats, accessories, and more.
- Free Face Painting & Caricatures – Fun for the whole family.
- Food & Music – Enjoy delicious bites from El Chucky food truck while DJ Kaboom keeps the party going.
- Pet & Owner Costume Contest – Registration from 11 AM–12 PM, parade at 12:30 PM, and winners announced at 12:45 PM.
- CMPP K-9 Demonstrations – See our talented K-9 Unit in action at 11:15 AM and 1 PM.
- Dog & Cat Vaccine & Microchip Clinic – Provided by City of Costa Mesa Animal Shelter & Priceless Pet Rescue. Vaccines are $25 each (Dogs: DAPP, Bordetella/Influenza, Rabies; Cats: FVRCP, FELV, Rabies). Dogs must be on a 6-ft leash, cats must be in a carrier.
Location:
TeWinkle Park – 970 Arlington Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Vendor Inquiries:
Email jtorrejon@costamesaca.gov or call (714) 754-5128 / (714) 754-4918 for more information.
Come for the costumes, stay for the fun, and help support local pets in need!
