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Bark in the Park: Celebrating Responsible Dog Ownership Register View Cart

Calling all dog lovers! Auburn Parks and Recreation and the Lee County Humane Society will host Bark in the Park, an event celebrating responsible dog ownership, on Saturday, March 22nd from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Kiesel Park. This FREE community event is open to all dog owners and their favorite four-legged friends. Visit a variety of educational booths, shop with local pet vendors and enjoy door prizes and dog-friendly activities all morning. Looking to expand your canine family? Rescue dogs will be available for adoption as well! Join us for a morning of doggone good fun at the park! Do you have a dog-related business and would like to be a vendor? Apply below!

This is a curated event, submission of a vendor application does not guarantee a vendor spot. Approved vendors will be contacted by Monday, March 10th. Potential vendors are invited to sell and promote their products and services designed specifically for dog owners. Community organizations looking for volunteers and/or an opportunity to adopt out dogs in need of a forever home are encouraged to participate as well. All participating organizations will be required to donate a door prize. Priority will be given to dog-related vendors. Non-dog-related vendors will be required to pay a $15 vendor fee. The vendor fee for dog-related businesses is $10. Non-profits do not have to pay a fee. For more information, contact Gabby Filgo, Community and Special Programs Administrator, at 334-501-2946 or gfilgo@auburnalabama.org.


Vendor requirements, policies, and regulations:
Booths are $10 for dog related vendors and $15 for all non-dog related vendors, dog rescues/dog related non-profits are not required to pay a vendor fee.
Vendors must receive approval to do extra services at their booth (example: dog baths, photo booths, micro chipping). Please put your request on your application. 

Participating vendors must pay City of Auburn taxes.
Food sales are prohibited unless you are an approved food vendor.
A 12x12 vendor space will be assigned.
1 table and 2 chairs will be provided. Vendors must provide their own tents and any additional table and chairs.

Vendors will be responsible for the set-up/breakdown of tables, tents and chairs.
Booths should not produce any noise or amplification that would interfere with a live radio remote.
Set-up hours are from 7 - 8:30 a.m. the day of the event. Booths must be set up by 8:30 a.m.

Applications are due by Friday, February 28, 2025

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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2025 Bark in the Park Vendor Application 
N/A N/A Sa  03/22/2025
07:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Kiesel Park
$15.00 Res, $15.00 Non-Res
 
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2025 Bark in the Park Food Vendor Application 
N/A N/A Sa  03/22/2025
07:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Kiesel Park
$50.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res