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Bark in the Park

31st Annual Bark in the Park

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:00 am

Everyone is welcome to enjoy this FREE, unique event and applaud the talented canine athletes. Competitors need no previous experience! Competitors with the most points in distance/accuracy will be declared winner! Extra points awarded for air catches. Click here for competition guidelines.

And, just for fun, register to compete for the Best Dressed Dog, Best Dressed Team, and Dog Displaying the Most Personality title! Spectators will vote for the winner, and participation in the disc competition is not required for this fun contest! For the safety of our canine competitors, canine costumes may not be worn during the disc competition rounds. 

For more information, contact us at 910-256-7925 or email: ParksAndRecreation@towb.org

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Online registration ends the day before the event at 10:30 am, but you can still register in person the morning of the event! Please arrive to the registration table on the field in front of Town Hall no later than 10:30 am.

Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!

Click here to check out all of the amazing event pictures from The Photo District!

2025 Bark Winners

1st Place: Drew Farrell and Gunner (center).

2nd Place: Brady Benjamin and Baco (left).

3rd Place: Kyle Overacker and Ariya (right).

2025 Costume Individual Winner Coco Trost Top Gun
2025 Costume Team Winner Carol Smith and Daisy
2025 Personality Winner Fury Parker

Best Dressed Dog: Coco Trost as "Goose" from Top Gun

Best Dressed Team: Cowgirls Carol and Daisy Smith

Most Personality: Fury Parker

More 2025 Bark in the Park Photos!

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Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

Acrisure Logo for Website
Horton Mendez Logo for Website
Fuzz n Wags Logo
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The Photo District logo
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