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MARKHAM DOG ALLIANCE
YORK REGION'S LARGEST DOG-FRIENDLY EVENTS AND COMMUNITY!
BARKHAM FESTIVAL 2025
THE LARGEST DOG-FOCUSED FESTIVAL IN YORK REGION RETURNS BIGGER THAN EVER!
York Region's largest dog-focused festival is getting even bigger with 25 acres of space at Markham Museum. With over 75+ vendors, food trucks, games, and giveaways - this is going to be the most EPIC dog-friendly event of the year.
📍 • Markham Museum
🗓️ • May 31 & June 01, 2025
⏰ • 11A - 6P
🚗 • Free Parking (Options Here)
♿️ • Wheelchair Accessible
☕️ • Barkham Café: The human-friendly dog cafe
🛍️ • Barkville Mall: 75+ Dog-Focused & Local Vendors (Saturday Vendors / Sunday Vendors)
🍻 • Barkham Bar & Bites: Beer, cider, wine, spirits and bites at the food trucks
🐩 • Breed & Mixes Meetups: Dog Meetups where you get a group photo and doggy treats
Checkout the photos online here!
🍎 • Chill Zone: Relax, hydrate, and walk the apple orchard
🏅 • Doggy Pawlimpics: Lure Course, Agility Games, Hoopers, Scent Detection and live demos
😁 • Family Fun Zone: Mini Putt & games for the whole family
💜 • MDA Tent: Info, MDA merch, giveaway, photobooth, and Markham Services
🎨 • Pup-Art Zone: Pottery Classes, Button-Making, and vendors (ft. on-site customizations)
💍 • Wedding Photobooth: “Just Married”, Flower Girl, and Ring Bearer photos shot by professionals
🤗 • Woof To Action: Visit rescues and learn how you can give back
WHAT TO DO AT BARKHAM!
THE VENUE: MARHAM MUSEUM
(9350 Markham Road, Markham ON, L3P 3J3)
Markham Museum is a 25-acre open-air museum located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. It is dedicated to the preservation of old buildings and artefacts from Markham's past, especially as the original rural village has become an urban centre.
PRESENTING SPONSOR - GLOBAL PET FOODS
One of our favourite sponsors, Global Pet Foods York Region is back with giveaways all day at Barkham - check them out at Barkville Mall!
📍• Markham – 208-5990 16th Ave, Markham, ON L3P 7R2
📍• Woodbine – 9255 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L6C 1Y9
📍• Unionville – 4721 Hwy 7, Unionville, ON L3R 1M7
📍• Stouffville – 305-5892 Main St, Stouffville, ON L4A 2S7
📍• Thornhill – 70 Doncaster Ave, Thornhill, ON L3T 1L3
Coming from out of town - and want to stay overnight close to the festival!
📍• 8500 Warden Ave., Markham, ON L6G 1A5
GOLD SPONSOR - HILTON TORONTO/MARKHAM
Across from Markham Civic Center, in the city of Markham’s high tech hub, just nine kilometers from Markham Museum. You get 10% off by booking through MDA and free parking! Every stay also includes access to their health club — featuring a fitness center, squash courts, yoga and fitness classes, a sauna, and indoor pool. Enjoy our restaurant, spa, and tree-lined zen garden. The room is dog-friendly up to 75lbs.
GOLD SPONSOR - TELUS
“Let’s make the future pet friendly.
TELUS has always been about connecting Canadians and building stronger communities through technology. With TELUS Health MyPet, we’re expanding that commitment to include every member of the family—including pets. Together, we’re shaping a future where caring for pets is simple, affordable, and accessible for every Canadian family.” - www.telus.com/en/health/mypet
GOLD SPONSOR - DESTINATION MARKHAM
Whether you live in Markham or you’re a visitor or tourist on a weekend getaway, Markham invites you to play, explore, and create lasting memories. From thrilling outdoor activities to captivating cultural attractions, Markham offers something for everyone.
GOLD SPONSOR - Rouge River Brewing Company
Introducing Tail Chaser Blonde (for humans)
Crafted with love, Canadian barley, and a whole lotta wag—this 0.5% non-alc blonde ale is for the humans who chase tails (literally or figuratively). Brewed in collaboration with Markham Dog Alliance Community and the paw-sitively talented Sketches By Skip, this exclusive release will be available only at #Barkham2025 at Markham Museum this weekend!
Grab yours at Barkham! Limited release. Fetch it while you can! Available at the MDA tent or sip on one cold from Rouge River Brewing Company in the Barkham Bar & Bites Area!
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