Bark in the Park 2026

This year marks the 30th anniversary of our Bark in the Park fundraiser that started all those years ago! Bark 2026 will be held at Tower Park in Peoria Heights on Saturday, September 26th from 10-1. All the usual fun will be a part of this amazing event to help animals in our community.   Animal lovers of all kinds will enjoy the Marvelous Mutt Show, Cake Walk, Parade, souvenir photos, pet related exhibitors, dog rescue groups, raffle baskets, a cash raffle drawing, dog games,  and food vendors.

Bark in the Park is one of the Peoria Humane Society's largest fundraisers and is vital to continuing suppport to people and animals in need. Proceeds from Bark in the Park help fund life-saving care for local animals in need, promote adoption of homeless shelter animals, provide food for hungry pets in our community, reduce pet overpopulation and create awareness about kind treatment of animals through educational programs. The PHS is a non-profit organization that depends on donors and funds raised through events like Bark in the Park to help animals locally.  

Help the Peoria Humane Society rasie funds for the animals we love so much and join us at Bark in the Park 2026.

Watch for exciting event details in the months to come!

Help Animals with your Donation!

Can't attend this special event, but want to support life saving programs for animals? Partner with us and join in the fight to help animals who need protection and care by sending your donation to Peoria Humane Society, 2600 NE Perry, Peoria, IL 61603 or click on Donate show your support for animals. Every donation counts!

The animals are counting on your support!

Sponsoring Bark in the Park is a great way to support animals in our community and reach hundreds of area animal lovers through this event.  A range of sponsorship levels are available for Bark 2026.

BARK PHOTOS

Special thanks to Balzell Photography for taking the beautiful event photos featured in the albums below.

Bark in the Park souvenir photos are ready! Download via our PASS Gallery: https://peoriahumanesociety.passgallery.com/-bark.../gallery

At the site...

-Select your photographer/photo line from the navigation bar.

-Scroll to find your photo, then click the "download" arrow on your image.

-Save your high-res digital file to your device.

-Share online (please tag us!) and order prints from your preferred photo store.

-Enjoy! We hope to see you at Bark in the Park 2026!

Your payment for souvenir photos was received at the event, so your download should be 100% free! If you encounter any issues finding/downloading your photo, please email [email protected].

Special thanks to Little Lantern Photography and Captured by S. Metzler for snapping these wonderful photos!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!