Sat, November 4th, 11a-5p
8th Annual Bark-B-Que
Barkin' Bash 2025
Axes & Allies
Wilmington, NC
Sat, Nov 8th 12-5p
2025 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Thank you to our 2024 Platinum Sponsors!
Thanks to our 2024 Gold & Silver Sponsors
Bark-B-Que: barkin' bash 2025
Local Food
The Venezuelan Cuisine will be out again this year with their delicious empanadas, plus a couple other local cuisine genuinses, so be sure to bring your appetite!!
Barkin' Bar
Snag your 21+ wristband & drink tickets and stop by our Barkin' Bar for some pawtastic beverages featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka, and a few other tasty sponsors; you won't be able to miss it!!! Not a Vodka fan?? Not to worry, we'll also be serving up a few beers from Salty Turtle & mocktail options as well. Drink tickets are $7/ea and can be purchased at our merch tent by the silent auction patio!!
Don't forget a Barktail for your pup!!
Win The Crate Raffle
Every year this item never fails. Contents are different every event, but always value an easy $350+ and this year will be no exception. Be sure to snag your tickets early so you don't forget! Winner will be announced at 6pm as we wrap up the event!!
Crate is a standard 36" crate, filled with pet & human items sure to make any pet family happy! And it's always bound to be filled with some killer Tito's swag among other things ;)
Tickets are $20 for 1, $50 for 3, $100 for 8!
Auction Patio
Always a great stop, be sure to stop by our auction tables to see what items you could be lucky enough to win! Changes every year, but never fails to impress those looking to donate and get a little something in return! This year's auction will actually be online, with QR codes to help guide everyone directly to items you'd like to bid on. Bidding opens Sept 28, 12pm at our WoofStock on the Farm, and will close Nov 28th, 4pm!! Items will be available for local pickup & if items need shipped, as long as alcohol is not part of the prize, we can ship at the winner's expense.
"Licking" Booth
Who doesn't love getting good ole wet sloppy kisses from a loveable pup or kitten?? Get your picture taken by our furiends at Venture Farther Photography at our "Licking" Booth, by the silent auction patio! Be sure to pick out which bandana you'd like your furry friend to wear or choose some props for fabulous furry photos!
And don't forget about the selfie stations around Axes! Stop by, snap a few pics & #WTFRescue #BarkBQue
💜Fosters For Adoption
Stop by the WTFR booth to meet some of our fosters available for adoption or sign up to become a foster home to help us help animal in need!! Without fosters, we wouldn't be able to help animals like these get the second chance they deserve!!
While you're visiting our current fosters, check out the stories of our former fosters who are now living their best lives with their furever families!
Local Vendors to Shop
Always something good to buy when you shop local! Be sure to swing by our Rescue Merchandise Booth to pick up some WTFR swag and pawesome pet odor candles on your rounds to check out all the local vendors we'll have setup to show off their incredible work!
To become a vendor at the Bark-B-Que please complete our vendor registration below! $50 vendor spots (no electricity) are still available! We have a new layout this year to ensure all our vendors get ample shopper traffic!
Volunteer to BE a Part of this Event
Wagon Tails Farm Rescue
We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization & work on donations, a few grants, and a whole lot of volunteer blood sweat and tears! Want to get involved with the celebrations?? Click below & send us an email for what area of the event you'd like to help with:
*Maintenance*
*Clean Up*
*Licking Booth*
*Silent Auction*
*Selling Merchandise*
*21+ VIP Wristbands (must be 21)*
*Pet Caretaker*
*Runner*
*Vendor Check-In*
*Volunteer Check-In*
**And so much more!!**
The earlier you sign up, the more likely you are to get a shift in your desired area!
2023 Sponsors & Partners
These companies are the reason our 2023 Bark Party is gonna
2023 Vendor Line Up
2022 Sponsors & Partners
Closed for Intake
At this time we are closed for intake from the general public. We're a small foster-based rescue with limited spaces for animals to stay. If you find a stray animal, please follow your local Animal Control protocols. Find more info at the link below