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Bark Maps Collectors Club Day Activities
By Roll · Chief of Staff · 20 Oct 2026
Bark walked through the DDMiami 2026 schedule on his X Space on Oct. 20, 2026, as the event page went live. The three-day gathering runs Dec. 7 to 9 in Miami with multiple venues and activities.
Bark explained that the Swag Drop and Welcome Party begins Dec. 7 at Higher Ground inside the Arlo Hotel. The session runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A VIP gathering follows at 7 p.m., with the Kick-Off on the Rooftop at the same hotel set for 8 to 11 p.m. Arlo Wynwood serves as the main home base for the event, timed shortly after Art Basel. Bark noted that the team visited several hotels to keep room options reachable for a wider group of participants, though staying there remains recommended rather than required.
Bark also described the DogPod, a 4K podcast-style studio placed at the welcome party. Community speakers can use the space to record panels for their own shows. The setup builds on the Dog Talk sessions from DDNYC.
Day Two Focus
On Dec. 8 the schedule shifts to Wynwood for a Collectors Club day that includes on-site card grading. Rip and Sip runs at the Collectors Club from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by another VIP gathering at 7 p.m. Bark said the in-person DDL championship will be filmed and shared afterward. The team continues to recruit community announcers and a referee for that segment.
The day closes with the Dogs at Sea finale aboard The Vessel. Boarding takes place from 7 to 8 p.m., with the voyage running from 8 p.m. to midnight against the downtown Miami skyline at night.
Closing Day
The Hangover Hangout wraps the schedule on Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bark stated that the full lineup remains subject to change at any time.
Additional Notes Shared
Bark mentioned that community members have already posted DDL unboxings and that DDL TCG cards are now gradeable by AGS. Collector Adam Weitsman added a Diamond and a Wizard Doginal Dog on the morning of the Space.