2026 Howl-O-Ween Family Fest
Visitors can spend an afternoon at the sanctuary exploring food trucks, live music, games, and a wide variety of craft and pet vendors. Well-socialized dogs can take part in activities like a K9 costume contest, a pie-eating contest, and mini swim sessions. The event also features a beer garden for adults, raffles, and opportunities to see resident sanctuary dogs.
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When
Hours
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Food trucks include Relish the Dog, Nomad Pizza, The Sandwich Shop Mobile and Swal Family Creamery; beer and wine are available in the 21+ beer garden with valid ID, with a limit of two drinks per person per transaction.
Parking
Designated handicapped parking is available for people with a handicap placard. An ATV can help transport people with mobility issues from the parking field.
Accessibility
Designated handicapped parking spaces are available for placard holders, and an ATV is available to transport anyone with mobility issues from the parking field.
Pets
Well-socialized dogs are welcome. Dogs must stay on a leash no longer than 6 feet; retractable leashes are not allowed, and owners must clean up after their pets.
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Tips & Advice
- Bring cash for the entry fee, although credit cards, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal are accepted at other areas of the event.
- Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet; retractable leashes are not allowed.
- You are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, though seating and hay bales are provided near the main stage.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog to the event?
Yes, well-socialized dogs are welcome. Dogs must remain on a non-retractable leash no longer than 6 feet at all times, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after them.
How do I register my dog for the costume or pie-eating contest?
There is no advance registration; you register in person upon arrival. Costume contest registration ends before the contest begins, and pie-eating contest spots are limited by weight category.
What is required for dogs to participate in the mini swim sessions?
Mini swim sessions are registered in person upon arrival at the pool building, and proof of rabies vaccination is required to participate.
Can visitors tour the sanctuary during the event?
Sanctuary tours are not offered during the event, but resident dogs will be out and about with staff, and personal tours can be scheduled for another date.
Are children allowed in the beer garden?
No, children are not permitted in the beer garden. Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID to enter and purchase drinks, with a limit of two drinks per transaction.
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