Lure Course
Take your dog on a run at the Lure Course and get a pic of your pup on a mid-air jump! The Lure Course is located in the driveway of Dixon-Garland.
45+ local dog-focused Vendors
Shop at vendors from across the GTA! Treats, bandanas, leashes, toys – lots to get your pup their gifts for every holiday. The big plus is that you will be supporting our local vendors.
Art @ Barkham
Located at Tar Team, 175 Main St.
Dog Caricatures – for $15 have your dog sketches by the talented artists from Creative Genius. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a charity.
Paw Prints – save your dog’s paw print. Free at the Tar Team tent.
Barkham Photobooth with Rhu Photography
Set up by Valleyview Gardens, this photobooth will have a tropical feel with purple notes so you can leave with a memory of Barkham (and making history in Markham) forever.
Barkham Brew Cafè
This outdoor dog-café will have waffles, treats, and ice cream for your dogs and coffee/lattes for the humans. Featuring WALTO, community Treats, and Nomadic Café.
Beavertails
Who doesn’t like beavertails!! The ultimate Canadian treat!
BubbleTea
Enjoy refreshing vegan-friendly Bubbletea from @nuttea_toronto.
Pet Pause Area
Hosted by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, there will be picnic tables on a shaded grassed area to eat and rest, taking in the cool breeze while watching the action of Barkham pass by on the street. Lots of water bowls to refresh your pup.
Entertainment
DJ kc decker will be on hand to play some tunes and make announcements about all theactivities happening in Barkham.
Don’t forget to go further south on Main Street to see all the great entertainment on 5 stages plus lots more craft and food vendors.
Presented by
Saturday, June 15th from 11 AM to 7 pm
Organized by the Markham Dog Alliance
This dog-friendly section of Markham Village Music Festival is a returning favourite to the festival. Drawing in thousands last year with over 25 vendors, this year we are doubling the size, and are aiming to be York Region’s largest dog-friendly festival. Extending the festival from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to Bullock Drive, we will have more than double the dog-related businesses, iconic photo opportunities, DJ, entertainment and more.
About the Markham Dog Alliance
Award winning dog-friendly event planners for 2022 and 2023, Markham Dog Alliance is returning to organize and present Barkham at Markham Village Music Festival. In the past year they have organized over 10 events across the city of Markham, bringing together over 150 local businesses. With an extended social media reach, they have been able to reach guests from as far as Brampton, Hamilton, Oshawa, and even Ottawa! Their dog pack being 40% from Markham, and 27% from Toronto – it ensures their events have great turnouts every time.
PRESENTING Sponsor
Giving back is part of what Global Pet Foods believes in, and the team at Global Pet Foods directly supports the Markham Dog Alliance and Markham Dog Community in their philanthropic efforts. Visit the Global Pet Foods booth to receive some great dog gifts!
