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2024 festival

Veteran's Park

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

July 27, 2024

10AM to 5PM

Get ready to wag your tails because something paw-some is heading your way to the charming mountain town of Big Bear on Saturday, July 27th.

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for Bark & Bond Festival

Houston

For safety and space considerations, we ask that you
RSVP and bring a maximum of two dogs per person.





    Experiences

    Best in Show Arena

    Check out spectacular shows running all day!

    PAWground

    A photo fantasy come true for you & your pup!

    K9 Lounge

    Lounge, drinks & eats for dogs & humans

    SPAW

    Get a pawfect peticure and pawssage!

    Pupformance

    Release your zoomies in our agility course!

    Programming

    On-Stage Education and Showcases

    Vendors & Non-Profit Pals

    The best the canine industry has to offer!

    Custom Activations

    Fun, engaging pup-centric activities

    More Experiences

    Name partner for the entire Bark & Bond series

    Frequently
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    Questions

    Answers to All Things Bark & Bond Houston

    For all 2024 Bark & Bond Festivals, attendance is FREE! Yes, you read that right – entry is FREE!

    If you plan on attending, we kindly ask that you RSVP to the festival in advance. That way we can plan for you and your pup before you arrive.

    Each FREE RSVP includes entry for you and up to 2 of your furry friends! An all-day extravaganza of amazing pup experiences await with each entry. Access to most Puptopia Festival experiences are included FREE with entry, however, food and beverages must be purchased from our vendors.

    Great! We ask that you and your friend RSVP to the festival in advance. That way we can plan for you and your pups before you arrive.

    For all 2024 Bark & Bond Festivals, attendance is FREE! Yes, you read that right – entry is FREE!

    If you plan on attending, we kindly ask that you RSVP to the festival in advance. That way we can plan for you and your pup before you arrive.

    Show up and enjoy all that Bark & Bond Festival has to offer. Please make sure that you bring a leash for your pup.

    For safety and space considerations, we ask that you bring a **maximum of two dogs per person. **

    Dogs coming to Bark & Bond Festival must be currently licensed with proof of Parvo and Rabies vaccinations. You do not need to bring proof with you; if an incident occurs, you must be able to produce proof in a reasonable amount of time. Puppies that are not fully vaccinated should not participate. Check with your veterinarian first. We strongly encourage all participants to follow each city’s spay/neuter laws.

    Bark & Bond Festival supports several non-profit organizations in every city we participate in.

    A delicious assortment of food and beverages will be available for purchase in our K9 Lounge for both humans and dogs.

    For safety reasons, “extend-a-leashes” will NOT be allowed. Dogs must be kept on a regular leash at all times. Leashes should be no more than six feet in length while on the hiking trails.

    Dogs must be on leashes at all times

    Other “allowed items” include:

    •  Strollers

    •  Empty hydration packs

    •  Empty Water bottles (plastic or aluminum). For CamelBak type water bottle the max size is 36 oz

    •  Portable dog water bowls

    •  Dogs without leashes

    •  Retractable Leashes

    •  E-Cigs or Vaping devices

    •  Liquids

    •  Folding chairs

    •  Coolers of any kind (exceptions may be made for medical use)

    •  Glass containers of any kind

    •  Firearms, explosives, and weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc)

    •  Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind

    •  Drugs or drug paraphernalia

    •  Outside food or beverage (including alcohol)

    •  Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, give-aways, samples, etc.

    Yes, all Bark & Bond Festivals are rain or shine. Even if the weather is inclement, the show will go on!

    For safety reasons, “extend-a-leashes” will NOT be allowed. Dogs must be kept on a regular leash at all times. Leashes should be no more than six feet in length while on the hiking trails.

    Yes, all Bark & Bond Festivals are rain or shine. Even if the weather is inclement, the show will go on!

    All merch, food and beverage purchases will be 100% cashless at Puptopia Festival. We will accept all major credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, American Express), as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

    Yes, all Bark & Bond Festival attendees will be REQUIRED to have their dog on a leash the entire time they are within the festival grounds, no exceptions. Leashes can only be released while dogs traverse the tunnel section of the Pupformance area.

    Yes, all Bark & Bond Festivals are rain or shine. Even if the weather is inclement, the show will go on!

    All merch, food and beverage purchases will be 100% cashless at Puptopia Festival. We will accept all major credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, American Express), as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

    Yes, all Bark & Bond Festival attendees will be REQUIRED to have their dog on a leash the entire time they are within the festival grounds, no exceptions. Leashes can only be released while dogs traverse the tunnel section of the Pupformance area.

    Yes, we’d love to have you! If you’d like to volunteer, just click below and sign up!

    https://pup-fest-2022.webflow.io/volunteers

    No problem! You don’t need a dog to attend the festival.

    No, the Spaw does not include a dog wash.

    The Spaw is just for dog services.

    It’s easy to become a sponsor, click here.

    It’s easy to become a vendor, click here

    Yes, strollers are allowed for humans and/or for dogs.