Join us for a FREE, festive fall afternoon and evening of food, music, and Halloween fun at Barks & Brews Fall Festival. Dress up your dog (and yourself!) for the Costume Parade & Contest with prizes for the best looks.

Savor delicious eats from Arepateca, serving up authentic Venezuelan arepas, and Hardy’s BBQ, dishing out smoky pit-style favorites. Pair your meal with local craft beer from 7 Locks Brewing, a Rockville favorite known for inventive small-batch ales, or enjoy Maryland-grown wine from Mazzaroth Vineyard, crafted in the rolling hills of Middletown Valley. Pups can enjoy special treats while families explore a full lineup of activities, including a children’s moon bounce and lawn games—all in support of Hero Dogs, a nonprofit that trains and places service dogs with veterans and first responders free of charge.

Live entertainment will feature the soulful vocals of Cecily Bumbray, a DC-based R&B/jazz artist celebrated for her heartfelt, genre-blending sound, and high-energy sets by DJ Victor of All Out Danza, who brings Latin and international beats that keep audiences moving.

As the sun sets, bring your chairs and blankets and settle in for a Halloween classic on the big screen: Hotel Transylvania.