Bark in the Park Dog Festival was a success for organizers, who estimate as many as 800 people and 500 dogs came to the event June 13 at Storvik Park.

All donations benefit the Anacortes off-leash dog area going in at the new Ace of Hearts Creek Rotary Park at 38th Street and H Avenue.

Event organizer Amy Terhune with Fidalgo Islanders for Dogs Off-leash said she started the festival for two reasons: to give dog owners a festival where they could bring their furry friends and to raise money for the off-leash park.

The day included a dog parade, demonstrations, contests, games, food and vendor booths.

Winners at this year’s contests:

Best costume — Taylor Griffin (Anacortes) with Diesel , Kitty Hardy (Anacortes) with Fritter Dumplin’ and Sundee Johnson (Anacortes) with Peanut.

Best bark and howl — Cadence Littlefield (Anacortes) with Cookie, Celeste Lindstrom (Anacortes) with Blue and Kim Bjazevich (Anacortes) with Buddie.

Best tail wag — Dennis Koch (Seattle) with Popcorn, Fiona Frein (Anacortes) with Chewie and Kendra Kennedy (Anacortes) with Guinness.

Strut Your Stuff talent contest — Laurie Carlisle (Issaquah) with Truitt, Jolyne Angus (Anacortes) with Tuttle and Sarah Swietzer (Anacortes) with Mr. Beau.

Peanut butter eating, small dogs — Carolyn Patterson (La Conner) with Smarty, Melissa Frein (Anacortes) with Dutchess and Kira Troutman (Burlington) with Bella.

Peanut butter eating, medium dogs — Krista Dudley (Vashon) with Carter, Michelle Ball (Burlington) with Cinder and Andy Bowden (Lopez Island) with Jayger.

Peanut butter eating, large dogs — Gerry Greth (Anacortes) with Geoffery, Adam Abitbol (Mount Vernon) with Magic and Jessica Trueman (Anacortes) with McKinley.