BARCStoberfest is a beloved annual festival and fundraiser that brings together pets, families, and the community to support the lifesaving programs of the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). Through individual and team fundraising, BARCStoberfest provides critical funding for Maryland’s largest open-admission animal shelter, which cares for and rescues 11,000–12,000 animals each year. This pet-friendly celebration features our popular 5K Run and Half-Mile Pet Parade, a lively beer garden with live music, Halloween costume contests, a local food truck rally, a shopping market, and so much more. Join us in raising vital funds for animals in need across our community.