Fundraising Events
Featured Event:
Dog Wedding
February 1, 2025 @ Lord Baltimore Hotel
Tickets and sponsor opportunities are now available! More information coming soon.
More Upcoming Fundraising Events:
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market at Overlea: Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Don’t miss the grand opening of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market’s Overlea location on Thursday, January 23! BARCS is proud to be the beneficiary of this special event, and we’ll have a merch and information table set up from 9 to 11:30 AM. Join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrate this exciting day—see you there!
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Overlea
7660 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236
BARCS'lor Party
Join us on January 24 from 6-9pm for the BARCS'lor Party at Blue Pit BBQ! We're going to raise the "woof" for the groom-to-be.
Prepare to "bring down the house" with the groom himself. Ticket includes your first drink and one raffle ticket. In addition to specialty cocktails from Tito's and Sagamore, Whiskey Lovers, we will also be hosting a whiskey raffle AND tasting.
Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar.
1601 Union Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
Happily Ever After Party
The pawty isn't over once they say "I do!" After you've witnessed the pup-tials of Ginny and Keith, head on over to Maryland Yards to join us for the Happily Ever After Party.
From 10pm-midnight on Saturday, February 1, Maryland Yards will donate a percentage of proceeds to BARCS. So join us for a drink or two to keep the celebration going and help more animals in need while you're at it!
P.S. - You do not need to have tickets to the Dog Wedding to enjoy the After Party
Maryland Yards
511 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Barks & Brews: Valentine's Pet Social
Join us for a day of puppy appreciation at Mobtown Brewing! They've invited some dog-focused vendors to set up shop in the taproom that you won't want to miss! Mobtown Brewing is family and dog friendly, and encourage you to bring the whole household.
Photographer & puppy photo-op on-site from 12-2pm (more details to come!). Plus, a portion of sales during this event and all raffle proceeds will go to support BARCS.
Mobtown Brewing
4015 Foster Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
Jeppson’s Birthday Party- A BARCS Fundraiser at Peabody Heights Brewery!
Join Peabody Heights Brewery on Saturday, February 8, from 5–9 PM to celebrate the one-year adoption anniversary of their fabulous working cat, Jeppson! You might have spotted this diva behind the bar, and now it’s her time to shine.
Bring your dogs along for a fun party hat craft activity hosted by BARCS! The event will also feature local animal-themed vendors, plus $1 raffle tickets for amazing items donated by the vendors. Proceeds from the raffle and a portion of taproom sales will go directly to BARCS. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Pitamore Food Truck will be on-site!
Peabody Heights Brewery
401 E 30th St, Baltimore, MD 21218
My Furry Valentine Bingo
Join us for a very special Valentine's edition of bingo (the short 'n sweet version) at M8 Beer!
Your $30 ticket includes 10 games, 1 drink, door prizes, and a donation to BARCS to help all our animals patiently waiting for someone to fall in love with them and take them home.
See you there!
M8 Beer.
1399 S Sharp St, Baltimore, MD 21230
BARCS'lorette Party, Sponsored by ProMD ToxBar
Join us for the BARCS'lorette Party, sponsored by ProMD ToxBar, on January 12 from 2-5 PM at Checkerspot Brewing! This year’s Swiftie-themed celebration honors Ginny, our doggie bride-to-be. Your ticket includes a beverage, access to amazing vendors, a "Tay Tay" sing-along, friendship bracelet making, a doggie costume contest, and more! Vendors include Mini Tattoos by Jade Collective, permanent jewelry, Mt. Royal Soaps, Hons Honey, and more. Click here to learn more and get your tickets today!
Checkerspot Brewing Company
1421 Ridgely St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Kendra Gives Back x BARCS
Join us on January 4 from 1-3 PM at Kendra Scott in Annapolis for a special giveback event benefiting BARCS! Enjoy 20% off your purchase when you mention the event at checkout. If you can’t make it in person, click here for details on how to support virtually and still receive the discount!
Kendra Scott Annapolis
1915 Towne Centre Blvd #120, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Petite Cellars Hosts Montaria Dog Show
Hello from Petite Cellars! On December 21st, please join us for a fun day with pups sponsored by BARCS Animal Shelter and Lanterna Distributors! This will be an adoption and sale event! Any Human or any Canine friends are welcome to come! If you come with or adopt a pup you will receive Montaria Red Reserva at a price of $9.99 per bottle!
Petite Cellars
11079 Resort Rd, Ellicott City MD 21042.
Let's #LinkUp! at Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar
Join the final #LinkedInLocalBaltimore event of 2024—a Holiday Happy Hour at Blue Pit BBQ in Hampden on Wednesday, December 18th, from 6–9 p.m. Enjoy networking, food, and drinks while supporting BARCS with a minimum $10 donation at the door and 15% of sales going to the cause. No registration needed—just show up and #LinkUp!
Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar.
1601 Union Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
Pets with Santa at El Bufalo
Join us at El Bufalo on Sunday, December 15, from 12-2 PM for a paws-itively fun event! Enjoy a Dog Menu, a Human Menu, Tito’s Vodka giveaways, and more. Tickets are just $10, with $5 from each ticket supporting BARCS. A donation bucket for BARCS will also be available outside during the event. Don’t miss out on this great time!
El Bufalo
2921 O'Donnell St , Baltimore, Maryland, 21224
Brunch Now - Zissimo's Version
Join us on December 7 for Brunch, Zissimos’ style! From 12-3 PM, enjoy a continental breakfast buffet, specialty cocktails, raffles, games, and even a friendship bracelet station! Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit BARCS shelter animals. It's a brunch you won't want to miss!
Zissimos
1023 W. 36th Street, Baltimore, MD, 21211
Heavy Seas 29th Anniversary Party
Celebrate 29 years of Heavy Seas Beer with an all-day party featuring live music, exclusive VIP experiences, special anniversary releases, and more! BARCS will be onsite with merch and info about our programs, so stop by for a great time filled with brews, bites, and good vibes. General admission is free—don’t miss the fun!
Heavy Seas Beer
4615 Hollins Ferry Rd., Halethorpe, MD 21227
Pics and Paws with Santa Claus!
Bring your furry friends to Ryleigh's Oyster in Timonium for a festive evening benefiting BARCS! On December 4, from 3-7 PM, enjoy complimentary photos with Santa, festive treats, and drinks on the back patio—all thanks to the generous support of Chalet Settlements and Tito's. Snap a free photo with Santa, savor light bites and drinks, and order additional food if you'd like. Family and friends are welcome—the more, the merrier! The patio will be heated for everyone’s comfort, and BARCS will be on-site to accept donations. Proceeds from raffles and select drinks will go directly to support BARCS. Don’t miss this joyful event packed with holiday cheer!
Ryleigh's Oyster
22 W Padonia Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
Warrior Walk and Stretch with Flexible Warrior Wellness
Join Flexible Warrior Wellness on Saturday, December 1, from 9–10 AM for a 2-3 mile mindful warrior walk on the NCR, followed by an outdoor yoga stretch. Your $10 donation will benefit BARCS, supporting local rescue pups this holiday season. Dogs and kids are welcome! After the walk, stick around to explore the Parkton Holiday Artisan Market, enjoy food trucks, and listen to live music.
Flexible Warrior Wellness
18819 Frederick Rd, Parkton, MD
Pet Photos with Santa at Belvedere Veterinary Center
Join Belvedere Veterinary Center on Saturday, November 30, from 2–4 PM for Pet Photos with Santa! For a $5 cash donation, you’ll receive a digital photo with Santa, with all proceeds benefiting BARCS to help animals this holiday season. Don't miss this chance for a festive photo and to support a great cause!
Belvedere Veterinary Center
5857 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212-3613
Reindog Pawrade and Santa Photos
Join Harbor East for the inaugural Reindog Pawrade to benefit BARCS! Dress up with your pet as you walk down the block in the pawrade, or just come to watch! BARCS encourages all winter and holiday themed costumes. Pawrade participants will begin lining up at 11:45am at Haagan Daz with the pawrade beginning at 12pm.
The Magic of Merryland- Pet Photos with Santa!
Bring your furry friends for a complimentary photo with Santa from 12–4 PM, with prints and digital copies available. Kick off the day with the inaugural Reindog Pawrade to benefit BARCS, where you can dress up in festive winter and holiday-themed costumes and walk the block, or just come to watch! The pawrade begins at 11:45 AM outside Haagen-Dazs and loops around Aliceanna Street, ending at the circle with Santa ready for photos. Spread holiday cheer by donating pet food or toys to BARCS to help animals in need this season!
Harbor East
800 Block of Aliceanna Street Baltimore, MD 21202
BARCS Bingo
Join us at BARCS Bingo on Saturday, November 16. Doors open promptly at 3pm and the games will begin at 4pm. Your $30 ticket purchase allows you to play all 20 games of this event which includes 19 regular games (up to $75 cash prize each) and 1 jackpot game (up to $500 cash prize). Additional bingo cards, special games and 50/50 raffles will be available for purchase at the event.
Please purchase tickets online ahead of time. The event will most likely sell out with no tickets available at the door!
HOWLoween Yappy Hour at Merriweather Lakehouse!
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Merriweather Lakehouse’s first-ever Howl-oween 'Yappy' Hour, benefitting BARCS! Dress up your furry friend for a chance to win a free night’s stay or a gift card to the hotel’s restaurant, Lak. Enjoy themed drinks from the pop-up bar—beer, wine, and specialty cocktails—on the lakeside patio, relax by the firepit, or challenge your friends to a game of cornhole. Be sure to stop by the BARCS info tent! The event is free and open to the public! You can enter through the hotel’s main doors, or pop by from the Lake Kittamaqundi trail—the lakeside patio is right at the back of the hotel.
Merriweather Lakehouse
10209 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
Tails on the Rails at the B&O Railroad Museum
On Sunday, October 27, from 2-5 PM, The B&O Railroad Museum invites you and your pup to join the fun at the biggest puppy playdate of the year—Pal & Paws! Dress to impress in your best costumes and celebrate Halloween with your furry friends. Enjoy an afternoon filled with a costume contest, activities under the pavilion, and a special "Yappy Hour" for the adults. This is the only time all year that dogs are welcome aboard the Mile One Express, so don’t miss out! Plus, shop ‘til you drop with our fantastic vendors offering something for everyone—dogs included, of course!
B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
BARCStoberfest 2024
BARCStoberfest is an annual, large-scale, pet-friendly festival and fundraiser that benefits the lifesaving programs and animal care at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). The Patterson Park festival includes the annual "Ready, Set, SNIFF!" 5K Run/1-Mile Walk, Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest, Barkin' Beer Garden vendors, kids’ activities, and more! Fundraising leading up to BARCStoberfest raises critical funding for Maryland’s highest volume, an open-admission shelter serving 11,000-12,000 animals per year. Our goal this year is $375,000, so please join us to raise funds for our community's needy animals.
Fall into Fun Bull & Oyster Roast
Join us for the inaugural "Fall Into Fun" Bull & Oyster Roast benefiting BARCS Animal Shelter on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 7-11 p.m. at the Marco Hunting and Fishing Club in Middle River, MD. All proceeds will fund a new outdoor play area for dogs and provide enrichment items for shelter animals. Enjoy a delicious catered menu, live music from DJ Dan Calhoun, raffles, a silent auction, and more. Get your tickets ahead of time!
Marco Hunting and Fishing Club
1307 Wilson Point Rd., Middle River, MD 21220
Engagement Party: Fourth Annual Dog Wedding
Join us on the evening of Thursday, October 17 at the beautiful Skybar at the Lord Baltimore Hotel for an extra special announcement of this year's doggie couple! Be the first to learn about how he pupped the question. Meet the bride and groom and help us celebrate their upcoming puptials with drinks, games, and fun activities.
Lord Baltimore Hotel
20 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21201
14th Annual Homebrew Extravaganza
Join us on Wednesday, October 16, from 6*9 PM, for the 14th Annual Homebrew Extravaganza at Checkerspot Brewing (1421 Ridgely St, Baltimore)! Sample delicious creations from local homebrewers for a $10 donation to BARCS. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite brew—homebrewers have a chance to win fantastic prizes! Voting closes at 8:30 PM, so be sure to taste all the beers before then!
Checkerspot Brewing Company
1421 Ridgely St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Dog Swim- Fort Avenue
For one day only, bring your dog to splash, paddle, fetch, and play in our pool! Along with your ticket, a $5 cash donation per dog is required, with all proceeds benefiting BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter) and dogs in need of loving homes. Enjoy local vendors on-site and learn more about adoption opportunities!
Merritt Forth Ave
921 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
Edgewater Liquors Adoption Event and Tasting
Join us for an adoption event on Saturday, October 12, from 12-3 PM at Edgewater Liquors, where you’ll meet adorable adoptable pups and cats, all eager to find loving homes of their own!
Edgewater Liquors
54 W Central Ave, Edgewater, MD 21037
Meowtoberfest Adoption Event
Come out to Manor Hill Farm on Sunday, October 6, from 12-4 p.m. for a family-friendly day with BARCS’ adoptable animals! Visit the BFF Waggin’ in the Private Event Barn to meet these adorable furry friends and learn about adoption from the BARCS team. Kids can enjoy a fun craft activity, and you can browse BARCS merchandise, with all proceeds supporting the shelter. No tickets or reservations are needed—just drop by, relax, and maybe find your new best friend!
Manor Hill Brewing
4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042
1st Annual Pipes for Paws Poker Run
Polish your chrome, shine up those tires, and get those motors runnin'! The Phoenix Motorcycle Club of Baltimore presents the 1st Annual Pipes for Paws Poker Run. Join us and show your support as we raise funds for BARCS!
Mt Zion UMC Finksburg
3006 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD 21048
Black Cat Awareness- Become Spellbound Fundraiser
Virtual Event!
For the month of October, Become Spellbound Jewelry is donating 20% of sales to BARCS in honor of black cats during their 'Black Cat Awareness' fundraiser. Thank you for supporting these special companions and their shelter pals at BARCS while enjoying some beautiful jewelry! You can find them here: https://www.becomespellbound.com/
Merritt Dog Swim- White Marsh
White Marsh! For one day only, bring your dog to splash, paddle, fetch, and play in our pool! Along with your ticket, a $5 cash donation per dog is required, with all proceeds benefiting BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter) and dogs in need of loving homes. Enjoy local vendors on-site and learn more about adoption opportunities!
The Road Home- Adoption Event and Subaru Rally
Join BARCS, Heritage Subaru Catonsville, and I.G. Burton Subaru of Glen Burnie on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at REI in Columbia for a special "Share the Love" event. Adoption fees are sponsored by Subaru, and BARCS will bring their mobile adoption unit, the BFF Waggin', filled with adoptable animals. Subaru owners can also join the "car show" rally for $30, which includes parking, an event T-shirt, and a raffle ticket. Don't miss this chance to find your new furry friend or show off your Subaru—all while supporting BARCS' lifesaving mission!
REI Columbia
6100 Dobbin Rd Suite B, Columbia, MD 21045
Shotti's Tailgate
Join us on Sunday, September 22, for the Annual Shotti's Point Tail-Gate Block Party benefiting BARCS! Enjoy the Ravens game while supporting Baltimore's homeless animals, with all proceeds going directly to their care. The event will feature BARCS merchandise, raffles, a 50/50 board, and delicious food and drinks. Hosted by Shotti's Point, it's a fun day of football and fundraising for a great cause. Parking may be limited due to the Ravens game, so plan ahead. Don’t miss out on this exciting event—hope to see you there!
Shotti's Point Charm City
701 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
Autumn Equinox & Anniversary Party
Join BambooMoves Yoga for a special workshop to celebrate the Autumn Equinox and the 'giving season’ on Saturday, September 21, from 3-5 p.m. at BambooMoves Yoga (1624 East Fort Avenue). This event benefits BARCS.
BambooMoves Yoga
1624 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Third Annual Amy Caprio Classic Weightlifting Competition
Each September since 2022, the Amy Caprio Classic has hosted a push/pull powerlifting competition to honor fallen Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio and her passion for animals. This one-day event is held at Exile Gym in Rosedale, MD, within the Exile Barbell Club. Join the competition on Saturday, September 21!
Exile Fitness
8303 Pulaski Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21237
20th Annual BARCStoberfest Kickoff & Beer Drop Party
Get ready for the annual BARCStoberfest beer release! Join us at Checkerspot Brewing on Saturday, September 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to see this year's label featuring Maja. Enjoy the beer, join in on fun activities, and bring your pup along! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to BARCStoberfest.
Checkerspot Brewing
1421 Ridgely St, Baltimore, MD 21230
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