4th Annual Barkyard Parties
September 15-17, 2023, Anytime, Anywhere!
Barkyard Parties are individualized celebrations of animal rescue, adoption, and animal welfare programs, that raise awareness and funds for Blue Ridge Humane Society. The events and parties can take place anytime and anywhere over the weekend of September 15-17, 2023!
- Your event can be in the format you desire: a sit-down formal event, potluck, block party, bar, brunch, raffle, pint night, themed event, pet-friendly, kid-free, kid-friendly, etc.
- Team up with a friend to co-host or use a central location such as your favorite restaurant or community clubhouse.
- Then invite your friends to join you in honor of Blue Ridge Humane and raise funds that allow us to continue our critical work.
- Area businesses are encouraged to participate by donating a percentage of sales during the weekend, hosting a pet supply donation drive, or creating a party with activities, contests, or raffles to benefit Blue Ridge Humane Society.
Interested in throwing a Barkyard Party? Contact Andrew James to find out how you can get involved!
2023 Barkyard Parties
Friday, September 15th
- ALL DAY The Baker’s Box: 10% of proceeds donated to BRHS
- ALL DAY Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store: 65% off pet items, up to ten items
- ALL DAY Crate Wine Market & Project: Donating $5 for every Crate Sixer sold
- ALL DAY Elite Luxury Consignment & Boutique: Donating 15% of sales to BRHS
- ALL DAY Wild Birds Unlimited: Donating a portion of sales and collecting donations for BRHS
- 12-4 p.m. First Citizens Fletcher Branch: Holding a party for people and their pets and collecting donations
- 4 – 9 p.m. The S.P.O.T.: Barkarita Party with a doggy photo booth, puptails, margaritas, and tacos. Enjoy the SPOTed Dog Margarita with all proceeds going to BRHS, and dogs can enjoy a free watermelon puptail with a donation to BRHS.
Saturday, September 16th
- ALL DAY The Baker’s Box: 10% of proceeds donated to BRHS
- ALL DAY Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store: 65% off pet items, up to ten items
- ALL DAY Celtic Creamery: Donation drive, donating a percentage of sales to BRHS
- ALL DAY Crate Wine Market & Project: Donating $5 for every Crate Sixer sold
- ALL DAY Elite Luxury Consignment & Boutique: Donating 15% of sales to BRHS
- ALL DAY The Poe House: Supply drive and raffle for BRHS
- ALL DAY Wild Birds Unlimited: Donating a portion of sales and collecting donations for BRHS
- 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mills River Farm Market: $15 Apple Crisp kit, including Holt Orchards Almost Famous Apple Crisp Mix
- 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raymond’s Garden Center: Donating 10% of sales, holding a raffle.
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Purple Onion: Doggy Lunch with 10% of sales to be donated to BRHS
- 12 – 9 p.m. The S.P.O.T.: Barkarita Party with a doggy photo booth, puptails, margaritas, and tacos. Enjoy the SPOTed Dog Margarita with all proceeds going to BRHS and dogs can enjoy a free watermelon puptail with a donation to BRHS.
- 12 – 10 p.m. Trailside Brewing Co.: Oktoberfest celebration with new beer release, live music and other activities. Add $1 to your tab to support BRHS.
- 1 p.m. Dry Falls Brewing Company: Pet Costume Contest, accepting donations for BRHS all weekend
Sunday, September 17th
- ALL DAY Blue Ridge Beer Garden: Donating portion of sales to BRHS
- ALL DAY Oklawaha Brewing Company: Live music, donating portion of sales to BRHS
- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Harvey’s Al Fresco at the Henderson: Barkyard Brunch on the patio, percentage of sales donated to BRHS
- 1-4 p.m. 5 Star Real Estate Pros: TAILgate at Jackson Park
- 2-4 p.m. Ilio Canine Care at Appalachian Mountain Brewing
All Weekend
- The Blue Door Bottleshop: $1 per draft pour donated to BRHS
- HenDough: HenDough themed raffle basket valued at $100. All ticket proceeds go to BRHS
- Marked Tree Vineyard: $1 from every glass/bottle sold of Rose or Amber donated to BRHS
- Souther Williams Vineyard: 20% of Rose sales donated to BRHS
- Two Trees Distilling: Collecting donations for BRHS
Other Times
- ALL MONTH D9 Brewing: Round up your tab promotion during the month of September
- 9/11-9/16 Blue Ridge Humane Society Adoption Center: $5 adoptions
- 9/1-9/18 Champion Comfort Experts: Pet supply donation drive for BRHS
- 9/11-9/17 Laughing Elephant Yoga: Pet supply donation drive for BRHS
- 9/20 3-6 p.m. Etowah Lions Farmers Market: $15 Apple Crisp kit, including Holt Orchards Almost Famous Apple Crisp Mix
- 9/23 Southern Appalachian Brewery: Oktoberfest Celebration featuring Dachshund races benefitting BRHS
Stay tuned for more locations & details!
Barkyard Parties FAQ
Can businesses participate? YES, PLEASE! If you own a business and want to throw a Barkyard Party in honor of BRHS, please do! Once again, you can host it however you want! Host a raffle, donate a percentage of sales, have a theme night or ticketed show, or help raise awareness among your patrons that evening and collect donations!
Who can host? Anyone can host or plan an event to benefit BRHS! If you would like to donate “in lieu of” your gift is also appreciated!
What are my expectations as a host?
- Sign up to “register” your remote Barkyard Party as part of our 2023 events and to receive your official host media kit.
- Create your guest list, invite them to learn more about Blue Ridge Humane, and consider donating to support our life-saving work.
- Host your party September 15-17 with your chosen theme, menu, location, or attendance that you are comfortable with!
- Share the Blue Ridge Humane information we will provide and ask your guests to consider making a donation to Blue Ridge Humane.
- Have fun and be as creative with your event as you like!
How is this a fundraiser? We ask that hosts share the work that Blue Ridge Humane is doing in the community with their guests and that guests donate instead of purchasing a traditional event ticket.
Who can I invite? Anyone you like! Invite your pet-loving friends, family, or neighbors to learn about Blue Ridge Humane and support us this year.
Can I team up with someone to host? Of course! You can co-host, use an alternative location, and make your event exactly what you are comfortable with!
What is provided for hosts?
- Talking points and facts about Blue Ridge Humane
- Invitation wording templates for use if you choose
- Donation collection materials
- BRHS staff to answer your questions and offer advice and support
Are hosts responsible for the full cost? You can be or make it a potluck, have only dessert, wine or coffee, etc. All options are open, depending on your personal preferences.
I’m not comfortable hosting or attending an event, how else can I support Blue Ridge Humane? Pledge to support Blue Ridge Humane at $250 or above! If you want to encourage your friends to support BRHS, we will provide you with those materials to mail or distribute in other ways.
Interested in Barkyard Party sponsorship? Your tax-deductible contribution will identify you as a community-minded business and benefit animals in need. Contact Angela Prodrick to find out how you can get involved.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
