Run for the Animals & Barktoberfest
Vendor InformationHOURS: Vendors may arrive as early as 6:00 a.m. and should be set-up by the time registration opens at 8:00 a.m. We’ll have designated parking for you after unloading. As a safety consideration, we ask that you stay until the event closes at 1:00 p.m. This helps ensure vehicles are not passing through areas where attendees and their animals are congregated during the event.
We will email a more detailed map to you the week before the event, and we’ll have volunteers on site to direct you where to go when you arrive.
WHAT TO BRING: We offer a designated 10’X10′ space for each vendor unless exceptions are requested two weeks in advance. You will need to provide your own table, chairs, tents, signage, etc. If you are bringing swag and giveaways, please know we are expecting 300+ attendees this year.
HELPFUL INFORMATION:
We will promote you as a vendor in the weeks leading up to the event. Feel free to mention @monroehumane in any social media about the event to reach our followers!
New this year, we have created the Barktoberfest Paw Passport program, designed to draw attendees and their families into the vendor area to visit each table. This is completely voluntary, but we hope you’ll participate! We provide the materials for that on the morning of the event.
For our non-profit friends, you are welcome to share informational materials and swag, collect contact info, etc., but we ask that you please don’t solicit donations while at our event.
Lastly, if you wish to hold any demonstrations or brief talks at your table between 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., we’ll be happy to add it to the program and announcements. Email ktaylor@monroehumane.org by Friday, October 4 to be included.
8:00 AM Barktoberfest opens!
8:00 AM On-site Run/Walk Registration begins
9:20 AM Run/Walk Registration Closes
9:30 AM 5K Run/Walk Race Begins
10:30 AM Pet Costume Contest
10:30 AM 5K Run/Walk Race Awards
10:50 AM Fastest Peanut Butter Licker Contest
11:00 AM Raffle Winners Announced
1:00 PM Barktoberfest Ends
Please email ktaylor@monroehumane.org if you have questions about any of the information shared or if we’ve left anything out!
We look forward to your participation at Barktoberfest!
The 2024 Run for the Animals is presented by
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Bronze Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring this year’s event? Click here for more information.
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 1334
Bloomington, IN 47402
ANIMAL CARE CAMPUS
791 S Fieldstone Blvd
Bloomington, IN 47403
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
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Monroe County Humane Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on donations, sponsorships, and grants to fund all of our programs and services. EIN: 35-6064277
The Monroe County Humane Association proudly collaborates, but is distinct from, the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. For services such as adoption, lost/found pets, shelter hours, and animal control, feel free to reach out to our friends at the City of Bloomington Animal Care & Control at 812-349-3492. Together, we're caring for our community's animals.