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LOLLYPOP FARM RETURNS TO ESL BALLPARK TO HOST 29TH ANNUAL BARKTOBERFEST

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – As Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester continues the dynamic transformation of its main campus through its Kindness for All Kind expansion, the organization will be returning to ESL Ballpark for the 29th annual Barktoberfest in 2026. In partnership with the Rochester Red Wings, this beloved community event, which is Lollypop Farm’s second-largest annual fundraising and awareness campaign, will take place on Saturday, September 26 at ESL Ballpark in Downtown Rochester.

For nearly three decades, Barktoberfest has served as a cornerstone of Lollypop Farm’s overall mission, offering a powerful platform to engage the public in support of life-saving programs and vital services. These include comprehensive veterinary care, public resources such as the pet food pantry, impactful humane education programs, and innovative animal care initiatives.

“We’re excited to return to ESL Ballpark in partnership with the Rochester Red Wings for this year’s Barktoberfest,” said Alice Calabrese, President and CEO of Lollypop Farm. “Last year’s event was a tremendous success, and the venue provided an incredible setting for animal lovers and their families to come together and celebrate the human-animal bond. We’re looking forward to building on that momentum and welcoming our community back for another fun-filled day, while our transformational expansion continues to take shape at our main campus in Fairport.”

With Barktoberfest being held offsite, Lollypop Farm’s main campus will continue its inspiring transformation into one of the foremost community-based animal welfare and education centers in the United States. With more than 150 years of service to the community, Lollypop Farm remains steadfast in its commitment to providing compassionate care and accessible resources. The Kindness for All Kind expansion will reshape the organization’s abilities to provide support, resources, life-saving care, community outreach, and impactful educational opportunities.

To learn more about Barktoberfest, including how you can volunteer, support, or become a vendor or sponsor, please visit Lollypop Farm’s website.

To discover how Lollypop Farm is impacting the Greater Rochester region through life-saving animal care, essential services, and impactful educational programming, or to learn how you can get involved, visit www.lollypop.org.

About Kindness for All Kind

Construction is underway on Lollypop Farm’s Kindness for All Kind project! Together, we’re building a brighter future for animals and the people who care for them throughout the Greater Rochester area and beyond. This visionary project will create a safe haven for animals in need, offer compassion to those seeking help, and provide unwavering support to the community and caregivers who make second chances possible every day.

Kindness for All Kind will enhance our abilities to care for animals and serve our community. The innovative project includes a new Animal Intake Center, enhanced Dog Holding Facilities, a community-focused Welcome Center, the Karpus Family Foundation Learning Center, expanded farm facilities, a modernized Maintenance Barn, and a Donations and Support Center to meet the growing needs of Lollypop Farm and the community. To learn more about Kindness for All Kind, including how you can support this generational investment in compassion and community, visit lollypop.org/kindness or contact Cathie Wright, Vice President of Donor Relations, at (585) 223-1330 ext. 245 or at wright@lollypop.org.

About Lollypop Farm

Established in 1873, Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, is the largest animal welfare organization helping pets and people in the Greater Rochester area. Lollypop Farm is committed to creating a just and compassionate world for all animals. Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care. With its main campus in Fairport and a satellite adoption center in Greece Ridge Mall, the organization provides shelter, care, and adoption for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, horses, and other farm animals. Lollypop Farm is an independent, nonprofit organization supported through donations and program fees. For more information and to meet current animals available for adoption, please visit www.lollypop.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

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