‘Furtastic’ Fun at Festival Pet Show
David Bucker and Bubba the Dog take the stage in their matching denim overalls during the Owner/Pet Dress-alike category. ©Barnesville Area News Company
On Saturday morning, September 26, 2026, the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Pet Show took place on the Pumpkin Stage. The first-place champion from each category received a trophy, and second- and third- place winners each received a ribbon.
Barnesville Veterinary Services sponsored the festival’s pet show.
2026 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Pet Show Awards
Results provided by Barnesville Pumpkin Festival officials.
Largest Pet
- Carla Austin with Sherlock the Dog
Smallest Pet
- First Place: Evie Bates with Snaily the Snail
- Second Place: Evie Bates with Tyler the Spider
- Third Place: Kenzie Lucas with Axel the Dog
Best Tricks
- First Place: Penny Stottler with Patches the Dog
- Second Place: Kenzie Lucas with Story the Dog
- Third Place: Breanna Skinner with Eugene the Dog
Hometown Pride
- First Place: Carla Austin with Sherlock the Dog
- Second Place: Ashly Cost with Atari the Skunk
- Third Place: Izzy Geremia with Cookie the Goat
Most Unusual
- First Place: Ashly Cost with Atari the Skunk
- Second Place: Evie Bates with Snaily the Snail
- Third Place: Izzy Geremia with Cookie the Goat
Owner/Pet Dress-Alike
- First Place: Tricia Smeal with MJ the Dog as Dorothy and Toto
- Second Place: Carla Austin with Sherlock the Dog
- Third Place: David Bucker with Bubba the Dog
Best of Show
- Carla Austin with Sherlock the Dog
Barnesville Area News Needs Your Support!
We're dedicated to providing coverage of the local happenings in Barnesville and the neighboring communities.
As a non-profit entity, we rely on the donations of readers like you.
Make a donation today and you'll be helping keep local news alive in the Barnesville area.