It’s almost time for Bark & BBQ, an annual event from OnMilwaukee and Milwaukee Radio Alliance's B93.3 that celebrates our furry four-legged friends.

This year's event, presented by presented by Camp Bow Wow and Bentley's Pet Stuff will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Harley-Davidson Museum Campus at 400 W. Canal St.  

Bark & BBQ will feature over 30 dog-related vendors, plus activities, entertainment and treats for everyone!

That includes bacon-flavored bubbles from Yutka Fence and a peanut butter station with State Farm Agent Adam Chamorro. Hydration Stations for your little hot dawgs will also be available courtesy of NutriSource Pet Food.

Pure Bread Deliciousness

But that’s not all. Guests are also invited to grab lunch from a cadre of food trucks and vendors serving up paw-sitively delicious fare.

MOTOR Restaurant
Known for their house-smoked brisket, pulled pork and chicken, MOTOR will be offering a delicious menu of BBQ faves including plates, sandwiches and sides.

Backyard Flava
BBQ season is all year long at Backyard Flava which serves up ribs, chicken, andouille and polish sausages, sandwiches and housemade sides like spaghetti, potato salad, mac & cheese, baked beans and coleslaw.

Big City BBQ
Big City BBQ offers what they call Mexican Fusion BBQ. They’re planning to bring popular standards like pulled pork, brisket, pork belly burnt ends, along with sandwiches, nachos and sides like smoked mac & cheese, Big City Beans (with bacon, chorizo and jalapeno) and coleslaw with lime and cilantro. 

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Double B’s
Expect bbq staples like hickory smoked baby back ribs, pulled pork sandwiches and smoked wings plus signature dishes like Redneck Sundaes (tater tots topped with smoked pulled pork, cheddar, sour cream, Kansas City BBQ sauce, French’s onions and bacon), Pig Mac (housemade macaroni and cheese topped with pork belly), bacon balls (with blue cheese and Thai chili sauces), macaroni and cheese and housemade corn muffins.

K&L’S BBQ
K&L’s will be serving up their fan favorite, the smoked brisket cheeseburger, made with 100% ground brisket. Guests can also expect tender sliced brisket, spare ribs, pulled pork, and crispy skin pork belly. 

Furry Fun

Activities will include the SwiftPaws Lure Course, Camp Bow Wow ball pits, Ralphie's Off-Leash Area and a Bark N Scratch Outpost photo booth with Brew City Events. There will also be Flyball Demonstrations throughout the day courtesy of The Barkbarians and K-9 Turn and Burn.

The USCellular Stage will feature various contests throughout the day including Peanut Butter Licking, Best Trick, Best Bark/Howl, Best Wag, and Costume Contest.

Proceeds from both the Lure Course and Ball Pits benefit Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping sick and injured dogs by funding urgent medical care and aiding with veterinary bills for serious conditions.

Get VIB status

Bark & BBQ is FREE to attend with complimentary parking available on the Harley-Davidson Museum campus as well as their lot on North Sixth Street.

But guests can upgrade their experience with a CBDelicacy/Tito's VIB (Very Important Barker) ticket for $35. Each VIB ticket includes early entry at 11 a.m.; two (2) adult beverages; an appetizer buffet on Motor's private patio; one H-D Museum admission ticket; one event branded Toss & Chew Disc Toy and bandana; a custom dog cookie and can lid from Bentley’s Pet Stuff and one dog toy from Yelp! Purchase VIB tickets here.

For more information, visit milwaukeebarkandbbq.com.