. Butte County’s largest pet-friendly festival will include activities that both families and their furry friends can participate in and enjoy. In addition to the 5K run and the 2K walk, there will be food trucks from local vendors, kids’ fun zone with carnival games, demonstrations and contests, including a dog fit challenge, dog fun zone, “Barketplace”, and much more! There will also be opportunities to win prizes in the Bark ‘n Build Raffle, where participants have the chance to win a hand-crafted dog house or a swanky cat tree. Participants may register online at BidwellBark.com. The registration fee will be $25 per adult and $10 per child (age 5 and up) if registered before Aug. 12, and $30 per adult and $15 per child if registered after Aug. 12. Kids under 5 years are free!