Town of Newmarket

New'bark'et

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Municipal Office

395 Mulock Drive P.O. Box 328 Station Main, Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 4X7
905-895-5193

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NOTICE: 
Please continue to check back for the most up to date 2021 information. 


Newmarket's one of a kind, family-friendly dog festival. 

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Presented by: 

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Event Features: 

  • Approximately 60 dog and pet related vendors 
  • Pooch Plunge dog swim at the Gorman Outdoor Pool ($5 per dog) 
  • Dock diving shows from Aqua Dogs (registration and schedule below) 
  • Lure course from Dog Lovers Days ($5 per dog) 
  • Food vendors 
  • Live DJ 
  • Inflatables and face painting for kids 
  • Fenced in, off-leash area 

Vendors 

Interested in being a vendor at New'bark'et 2021? Vendor applications will be available online in January 2021. Please check back.


Sponsored by:


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In Partnership with:

North Lions Newmarket


 New'bark'et signage is provided by:

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Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please apply online in August 2021 at www.newmarket.ca/volunteer

Lure Course 

Not sure what a lure course is? Watch a video from Dog Lovers Days to see if your dog would have fun! No pre-registration required. $5 per dog. 
On Sunday, September 8, a photographer will also be on site if you want a professional photo of your dog running the course ($20). 

Dock Diving 

Would your dog like to participate in the dock diving competition at New'bark'et 2019? Register online with Aqua Dogs here: https://aquadogs.org/events/newbarket-september-7-8-2019/ 

New'bark'et Rules:

  • Dogs should remain on leash at all times except when inside the fenced off-leash area or inside the pool enclosure for Pooch Plunge. Retractable leashes are not acceptable.  
  • Handlers are responsible for their dogs at all times including stooping and scooping.
  • If a dog begins acting aggressively towards others (both people and other dogs), it may be asked to leave the event.
  • Only dogs are permitted in the water at Pooch Plunge. No humans. 
  • Dogs must be accompanied by a person of at least 16 years of age or older in both the off leash area and Pooch Plunge.
  • Limit of 3 dogs per handler.
  • All dog owners are subject to the Dog Owner's Liability Act (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90d16) and the Town of Newmarket's Bylaws (http://www.newmarket.ca/TownGovernment/Documents/2016-53%20Animal%20Control.pdf) .
  • Have fun!


Photo & Video Release

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Media and Town of Newmarket staff will be taking photos and video footage at this event. These images may be used, re-used and                                          published in news stories, social media and on websites, in addition to distributed to our partners and friends. 


For up-to-date weather and/or cancellation details of Town-run outdoor events call 1-877-PLAY936 on the date of the event, 2 hours prior to the start time. For more information please contact 905-895-5193 or info@newmarket.ca.