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The Valley's premier event for dog lovers and their pets. Follow Bark in the Park on Instagram sj_bark_in_the_park

Check out how Bark in the Park is going green this year and will divert at least 50% of its waste from the landfill!

09/19/2026

SO EXCITED FOR TODAY!

Here's the schedule so you can plan your day!

🎤 MAIN STAGE (Top Dog)
🐶 10:45 to 11:45 Vendor Promo Hour
❤️ 12:00 Best Friends Celebration. Share a 60-second story about your dog
🕺 1:00 Dog Costume Contest and Best 90s-Inspired, Vintage Category Award
🐾 2:00 Dog Tail-Wagging Contest
🏅 3:00 to 4:00 Animal Rescue Row: meet rescue groups and adoptable pets

🎪 DEMO CORRALS
🥏 Corral 1: Fighting for Freedom Flyball at 11:15, 1:15, 2:15, 3:15. Skills workshops follow each demo
🎓 Corral 2: Santa Clara Dog Training Club at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 2:00, 3:45
🧠 Corral 3: Canine Higher Learning at 10:15, 11:45, 1:30, 3:00, 4:15
💃 Corral 4: Orion Dog Training Flashmob at 10:45 and 12:00. NASDA Dog Sports at 1:00, 2:45, 3:30

🎈 KID'S "PUP" ZONE
Bounce house, face painting, activities, and crafts all day.

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09/19/2026

Be sure to stop by Valley Water Top Dog stage for our Bark & Learn Vendor Hour!

Hear quick talks from local pet experts, with tips and live demos for every kind of dog parent. 🎤

🕥 10:45 Why does my dog do that? Bark Busters Santa Clara County West (B22)

💫 10:52 Animals are souls too. Eckankar Center of San Jose (E04)

🦴 10:56 Choosing the right chew. Chew-E & Tasty (E03)

🎓 11:00 Training for every dog. Fur Real K9 (A05)

✂️ 11:04 Better than fine: grooming without fear. Behavior Team of the Bay Area (C02)

🩺 11:14 Your dog's preventive care playbook. Happy Valley Pet Hospital (B12)

📱 11:21 Meet your dog's digital sidekick. myPawPair (F02)

🎒 11:26 Ready for the unexpected: pet emergency go-kits. CADRE (A10)

💩 11:33 The scoop on dog waste. DoodyCalls of Silicon Valley (B02)

🌿 11:37 C*D and proactive pet wellness. Bailey's C*D for Pets (C03)

📸 11:41 Picture-perfect pup: photo tips. LilaLand / InstaMe (D09)

📌 Save this schedule and stop by the vendor booths after each talk.

09/18/2026

It’s almost time to BARK IN THE PARK! 🐾

Join us THIS Saturday, September 19th from 10am-5pm at William Street Park for a full day of tail-wagging fun! Swipe or read below for some know before you go goodies!

🐶 Dogs & kids are FREE (just a $10 suggested donation per adult)

🦴 Leashed pups only! 6’ or shorter for everyone’s safety

💉 100 FREE vaccines (DA2PP Combo) courtesy of — first come, first served!

🅿️ Park in the Naglee Park neighborhood & walk over (please don’t block driveways!)

🏆 Contests at the Valley Water Top Dog Stage — Best Friends Celebration (12pm), Best Costume (1pm), Best Tail Wagger (2pm). Register at least 15 minutes before your contest to enter!

🗺️ Full event map & schedule linked in our bio

Drop them in the comments below (rather than DMs) so we can help everyone at once — thank you for your patience! 🙏

See you at the Bark! 🐾🌳

09/17/2026

San Jose’s biggest dog day is back this Saturday! 🐾

Celebrate Bark in the Park’s 30th anniversary with live entertainment, dog contests, kids’ activities, 75+ vendors, food, b**r and plenty of four-legged fun. Highlights include costume and tail-wagging contests, adoptable pets, canine demonstrations and free vaccines while supplies last.

DogTrekker is proud to sponsor this beloved community event!

09/17/2026

This Saturday, September 19, 8 amazing rescues are coming together for one big cause: finding forever homes for dogs who need them 🐕🐾❤️

Stop by Animal Rescue Row at Bark in the Park to meet adoptable pups, chat with rescue volunteers, and hear their stories. You might just find your new best friend!🫶

📅 Saturday, Sep 19 | 3:00 to 5:00PM
📍 William Street Park, San Jose at the pTop Dog Main Stage

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09/16/2026

The countdown to Bark in the Park Continues

Today we’re giving a big BOW WOW to one of our Alpha Dog Sponsors, VCA Animal Hospitals! 🐾 vcahospitals.com

For 40 years, VCA has been helping pets live healthier lives, combining world-class veterinary medicine with hometown care. Their network offers everything from everyday primary care to specialty, urgent and emergency care, with teams committed to making a positive impact for pets, people and the communities they serve.

That commitment to pets and community makes VCA a perfect partner for Bark in the Park. 🐶💚 We’re incredibly grateful for their support in helping us bring thousands of dogs and their humans together for one unforgettable day in San José!

🎉 Bark in the Park is almost here!
📅 Sunday, September 19
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
📍 William Street Park, San José

Give VCA a big tail wag for supporting Bark in the Park! 🐾

09/15/2026

Join The Clubhouse for a chance to win a $500 dog-friendly Mendocino getaway! 🐾

Every Clubhouse sign-up is automatically entered to win one of TWO $500 dog-friendly stays in Mendocino County:

🏡 Sheep Dung Properties — private cottages in Anderson Valley, room to roam, fresh country air.
🏡 Boonville Downtown — a cozy cottage steps from shops, cafés, and w**e tasting.

The Clubhouse at Bark in the Park brings your pup Barkcuterie, photo ops, the Bark Charm Bar, a Lounge & Play area, and human refreshments — for $50 per dog. Space is limited.

Every registration = one entry to win.

👉 Reserve your spot: https://www.barksanjose.org/learn-all-the-details

Huge thanks to Sheep Dung Properties and Boonville Downtown for making this giveaway possible! 🐶

09/15/2026

Meet Penny! 🐾 This adorable 1-year-old Golden Retriever is a petite bundle of love and energy at 55 lbs. With her bright eyes and happy tail wags, she's ready to steal your heart.

Come meet her at Animal Rescue Row!

📍 Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue | ngrr.org

09/15/2026

Animal lovers, this one's for you! 🐾 Even though it’s a dog festival, Bark in the Park is one of our favorite days of the year.

📍 Where: Williams Street Park
🗓️ When: Saturday, Sept 19 | 10 AM – 5 PM

Swing by the 13th St Cats booth for our legendary catnip ci**rs, unique handcrafted goodies, and to say hello!

Our booth number is A02. Tell your friends and family, and come support a fun neighborhood event and our cat rescue (but leave your cats at home)!

🔗 Info & schedule: https://www.barksanjose.org/

09/15/2026

~~~~THE COUNTDOWN TO BARK IS ON~~~

As Bark in the Park™ gets closer, we’re celebrating the incredible sponsors who help make this San José tradition possible! 🧡💚

Today’s BIG BOW WOW goes to our Main Stage Sponsor, Valley Water! 💧🐶 www.valleywater.org

Valley Water works every day to provide safe, clean water for Silicon Valley while helping protect our communities from flooding and caring for the streams and natural resources throughout Santa Clara County. Their work serves nearly two million residents and helps support a healthy community, environment and economy.

We’re so grateful to Valley Water for supporting Bark in the Park and helping us bring a full day of entertainment to the Main Stage!

🎶🐕 Be sure to stop by the stage throughout the day for dog contests, demonstrations, entertainment and plenty of Bark fun — and join us in giving Valley Water a BIG THANK YOU for helping make Bark happen!

Stay tuned as we continue our countdown and celebrate more of the sponsors behind Bark in the Park 2026! 🐾

Address

E William Street At S 16th St
San Jose, CA
95112

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm

Website

http://barksanjose.org/

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