Barktober Festival

We are excited to invite vendor applications for our 28th Barktober Festival. This beloved annual event benefits Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester and its mission to provide life-saving support and services for the community. This pet and family-friendly celebration will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Innovative Field-home of the Rochester Red Wings. Approximately 3,000 animal-loving attendees will enjoy shopping, food, canine activities, music, and family fun in a picturesque, central location in Downtown Rochester. Fine art and craft, and pet-related businesses may apply using this application. *We are unable to accept applications for food vendors for Barktoberfest at this time.

VENDOR APPLICATION FEE: Free. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Space is limited. You will only be charged if accepted as a Barktober Fest vendor.

BOOTH FEE for Accepted Applicants: (10’x10’ space on covered pavement) $75(Early-bird discount), for applications received by July 1, 2025; $125 for applications received after July 1, 2025. Booth fee will be charged upon acceptance. Limited electricity is available and must be indicated on the application: $30 per plug. Outside generators are not allowed. Those purchasing electricity must bring a long extension cord for outdoor use. 

Please direct any questions to Maddie Payton, Events Specialist, at mpayton@lollypop.org or 585-223-1330 ext. 172.**Commercial businesses, please contact Tracy Dinan, Manager of Corporate Relations, at tdinan@lollypop.org to see how you can help pets in need while being promoted to thousands of area animal-lovers!

Currently, construction is underway to transform Lollypop Farm into one of the foremost community-based animal welfare and education centers in the country through the Kindness for All Kind project. As a result, with safety and space in mind, Barktober Fest will be held at Innovative Field in 2025. Learn more at www.lollypop.org/kindness.