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Contestants line up at the Barktoberfest.

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Those on hand to enjoy Barktoberfest included: (first row, squatting). Left to right: Whitney Wallace, Jenn Chavez, Megan Claburn, Kim Carberry, Stephanie Watson, Jaime McCullough, Laura Martin. 2nd row: Sue Austin, Casey Boyd, Sara Straub, Priscilla Figueroa, Holly Murren, Lisa Manley.

Back row: Officer Dale Hampton with K-9 Boss (not pictured), Ray Figueroa, Shad Smith, Mike Polston, Donna Desrosier, Dr Jessica Anderson, Karen Desiano, Dr. Mike Matthews, Alicia Sanchez, Danika Sanchez(little girl), Dr. Fleet Ryland, Tina Bench, Celeste Briggs. On truck left: Brittany Stegall, right: Chrissy Runyon.

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Brittany Stegall and Danielle Sprague hold kittens; Angel (white) and Zach (black) were ready for adoption at Barktoberfest in Lake Wales.

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Three-year-old Elliot Jardine and 5-year-old Emily Sims tie for 1st Place in their costume competition at Barktoberfest at Suite Dreams Kennels in Lake Wales on Saturday.

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Tom Perrett, Nichole Perrett and Roberta Perrett sit on the bumper of a fire engine with their dog "Bailey" at Barktoberfest in Lake Wales. Bailey is a 6-year-old RatTerrier.

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Suite Dreams Kennel Manager Laura Martin and Sharon Barkley pose with "Rocky," a 5-year-old Pomeranian, at Barktoberfest in Lake Wales on Saturday.