Barktoberfest at Grand Boulevard

Dog-Harmony presents the 6th annual Barktoberfest, a doggie social with beer for humans, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, in Grand Park at the upscale shopping center Grand Boulevard. This event is free and open to the public.

The “pawty” also includes a canine trick-or-treat for tasty snacks, gourmet bites from JC’s Gourmet, craft brews from Destin Brewery, music, raffle drawings and fun prizes.

Attendees and their pets are encouraged to dress in their Halloween best and enjoy a canine-only trick-or-treating event. Judging for the best “Pet & Parent Matching Costume” Contest will take place during the event with the prize-winning duo announced at 6:15 p.m.

This event is presented as part of the Coastal Culture Series made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program. Please no prong or shock collars.

Dog-Harmony is a nonprofit organization in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, whose goal is to reduce the number of unwanted dogs at shelters through humane education and fear free training for both people and dogs. Follow Dog Harmony on Facebook for updates on their training classes, events and socials. Visit http://dog-harmony.org/ to learn more, volunteer, donate, adopt.