YOU'RE INVITED! Join us for Bark & Wine on Saturday, September 27th, 2025! This year’s event features a rematch celebration of the oldest rivalry around – Team Cat vs Team Dog. We have incredible items generously donated by local businesses, DCHS volunteers, and other supporters available in our online auction.
While Forward Fest was originally by and for entrepreneurs, we actively embrace a wide, inclusive definition of the word. Everyone in the community is welcome: do you work at a startup or nonprofit? Want to know more about running a business? Are you maybe interested in switching to a career in tech? Do you just think entrepreneurship is neat? Join us!
We invite you to join us at Bark & Wine for an afternoon filled with adorable animal greeters, delicious food and drink, fun activities, a wonderful silent auction, and stories that showcase the work we've accomplished thanks to your support!