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Join us for the eleventh annual Bark in the Dark on October 7th, 2023!

Join us for an unforgettable night filled with live music, beer tents, food trucks, and activities. Bark in the Dark is not just an event – it's an experience that will leave you and your furry pals tail-wagging with delight!


🐕 Bring your furry friends along – Bark in the Dark is a dog-friendly affair, complete with a pet parade and socialization opportunities.

Come to this fun filled event and help raise funds for animals that need your support!

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PURCHASE TICKETS
$40 fee

Individual Ticket

Adult tickets include a wag bag filled with goodies for you and your furry friend from our generous sponsors and (for the over 21 crowd) a beverage ticket for the beer tent!

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$10 fee

Youth Ticket

Youth tickets include access to the event for children ages 5-17!

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FREE

Toddler Ticket

Toddler tickets include access to the event for children ages 4 years and under

PURCHASE
$7 fee

Bandana

Bark in the Dark Bandana for your dog or yourself! ** Does not include entry into the event.

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$15 fee

T-Shirt

Limited Edition Bark in the Dark 2023 T-Shirt ** Does not include entry into the event.

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$35 fee

Crewneck

Limited Edition Bark in the Dark 2023 crewneck ** Does not include entry into the event.

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$10 fee

Costume Contest Entry

Ticket to enter your dog in the Independent Bank Costume Contest! ***The costume contest will be held at 6:00p! If participating please arrive by 5:45 at the latest.

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$25 fee

Cornhole Tournament

Join the newest addition to Bark in the Dark! Purchasing this ticket will put you and your bags partner in a bracket with the chance to win an exclusive Bark in the Dark branded cornhole set! ***This will begin at 5:00p. Please arrive by 4:45p to check in.

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In Support of Humane Society of West Michigan
Humane Society of West Michigan, a 501(c)3 non profit organization, assists over 8,000 animals annually. We are 100% donor-funded! We receive no funding from the government or national animal welfare organizations. Caring individuals and businesses in our community support our mission to rescue hurt, abused and abandoned animals and find them a new forever home. Additional programs help reduce pet overpopulation, provide assistance to low income pet owners, behaviorally assess animals and reunite lost pets with their owners.