Woofstock 2026 – Westminster’s Premier Pet-Friendly Festival
Woofstock is back and bigger than ever! Join the Humane Society of Carroll County on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Wakefield Valley Event Center & Park in Westminster, MD for a full day of fun, food, entertainment, and community — all in support of our lifesaving mission.
Bring your dogs and enjoy all the outdoor activities, including a pet-friendly 5K at 9:00 a.m. and a Family Fun Run/Walk at 10:30 a.m.
Throughout the day, experience live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, pet demonstrations, a cornhole tournament, Weiner Dog Races, Puppy Yoga, Petting Zoo, Car Show, exciting raffles, giveaways & more. Visit with area rescues and meet adoptable animals.
Suggested admission is $10 per car by donation. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Carroll County and help support the animals in our care.
Vendor booths and sponsorship opportunities are available now. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Woofstock 2026 — a full day of fun, community, and celebration in Westminster!
Pet-Friendly 5K Fun Run/Walk
Registration is coming soon! To be notified when registration opens, please join our e-mail list.
If you are interested in becoming a team captain and would like to recruit your friends, family or co-workers to form a walk/run team, please contact us to learn more on how you can get involved! Please contact Jaime at jlimoges@carrollcountymd.gov.
Vendor Registration Now Open
Vendor booth options are designed to remain affordable while supporting the Humane Society of Carroll County’s lifesaving mission. Outdoor booth spaces (10×10 for $35 or 10×20 for $50) allow both vendors and attendees to bring pets but do not include electricity. Indoor booths, also priced at $35 for 10×10 or $50 for 10×20, are air-conditioned but do not permit pets, which may affect foot traffic. Vendors can also choose indoor tabletop options, including one 8-foot table with two chairs for $25 or two tables with two chairs for $40, though free-standing displays are not allowed. All vendors must provide a raffle item valued at $25 or more. In return, participants gain exposure to a large, pet-loving audience through extensive marketing across print, social media, radio, and digital channels. If the event is canceled, vendor fees will be treated as a donation to the organization. Food Vendors please see next section.
Food Vendor Applications Now Available
We welcome food vendors to be part of this exciting event and are especially enthusiastic about the expanded audience we expect to draw this year. To ensure a diverse and successful experience for attendees, food vendors are selected based on the type of cuisine offered to minimize overlap, as well as their commitment to supporting our lifesaving mission. This thoughtful approach helps create a well-rounded, high-quality food lineup while maximizing opportunities for each vendor. To apply, please use the event application link, and for any questions, contact atyler@carrollcountymd.gov.
Animal Rescue / Non-Profit Vendor / Community Groups
Weiner Dog Races, Puppy Yoga, Bags Tournament, Car Show Registration & More
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Event Contacts
Press, Sponsorships & Fun Run/Walk Information – Contact Jaime Limoges, Executive Director, jlimoges@carrollcountymd.gov
Vendors, Rescues & Entertainment/Activities – Contact Amanda Tyler, Director of Community Engagement, atyler@carrollcountymd.gov.