Ultra Music Festival Presents Free Pet Adoption Event ‘Bayfront Bark’

Ultra Music Festival is giving back to the local community with Bayfront Bark, a free pet adoption event happening Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Dog Park in the southeast corner of Bayfront Park.

The event is part of Ultra’s ongoing Mission: Home initiative, designed to support sustainability and community engagement efforts in Miami and beyond. Bayfront Bark is being hosted in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Animal Services, Bayfront Park, the City of Miami, and the Miami Police Department.

Attendees can enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with:

Free pet adoptions (first-come, first-served with valid photo ID)
Ice cream
Giveaways, including Ultra-branded merchandise and pet-related products (while supplies last)

As part of the aforementioned program, Ultra continues to reinforce its commitment to sustainability and local partnerships. Launched in 2019, Mission: Home aims to reduce the environmental impact of live events while inspiring lasting change in the industry. The initiative has already led to 61 sustainability programs, diverted nearly 400,000 pounds of waste from landfills, and eliminated 2.6 million single-use plastic items from the waste stream.

The program has earned national and global recognition, including:

Four SUNsational Awards from the Florida Festivals and Events Association
Sustainability Team Award at the World Sustainability Awards

Ultra’s Mission: Home also partners with organizations like The Caring Place, contributing over 65,000 pounds of food and beverages to the Miami community. In 2024 and 2025 alone, the initiative helped repurpose 54,200 pounds of wood, compost nearly 14,000 pounds of food scraps, and recycle 9,100 pounds of glass and soft plastics through partners like Recreate Miami, Florida Wood Recycling, Renuable, Glass for Life, and Lady Green Recycling.

Bayfront Bark is a testament to how music festivals can foster both joy and impact. Whether you’re looking to adopt a furry friend or just support a meaningful cause, Bayfront Bark is open to all, and it’s guaranteed to be a tail-wagging good time.