Contests at Bark in the Park San Jose
Bark in the Park San Jose, Sept.16, 2023,  10-5, William Street Park in downtown San Jose

Bark in the Park Contests—
On the Sage Veterinary Centers Main Stage

The Pet Contests at Bark in the Park™ are our most popular events year after year! Great prizes for First, Second, and Third place in each contest are donated by our generous contest sponsors. 

Be sure to check the Full Events Schedule for all 2023 entertainment and locations.


Michael Moore

Thanks Again to Bark in the Park 2022 Master of Ceremonies: Michael Moore

A giant WOOF of THANKS to Michael Moore from KRTY who returned as our Volunteer Master of Ceremonies on the Main Stage and conducted our contests throughout the day.

Michael is an On-Air Radio Personality for HOT Country 95.3 KRTY, one of the few local stations still operating in San Jose. He enjoys doing volunteer work with the Second Harvest Food Bank as well as other organizations and we were excited for his return to Bark in the Park!


Look-alike Dog and Owner Contest 2018 - Photo courtesy of Quinn Martin

Pet/Owner Look-Alike Contest

On the Main Stage at 11:00am

The Look-Alike Contest brings out the best in dogs and their best friends and proves they really do look alike!


Winner of the the Bark in the Park 2018 Costume Contest- Photo courtesy of Quinn Martin

Dog-Costume Contest

On the Main Stage at 12:00 Noon

Contestants put on their pet’s best look and enter to win. Competition is always stiff, but all are were welcome!


Tail Wagging Contest

Happy-Dog Tail-Wagging Contest

On the Main Stage at 1:00pm

The tail-wagging-est, friendliest dog wins this wag-off.