Every December, just as the first snowflakes drift over the peaks of Bark Mountain, the town begins preparing for its most magical tradition of all—Sparklefest, the festival where everyone belongs. Long before the lanterns are lit and the bonfire roars to life, you can feel it in the air: a gentle shimmer of excitement, kindness, and togetherness.

Streets in town fill with neighbors stringing twinkling lights leading to the fairgrounds. Kids practice their songs for the Lantern choir. Fire hall bakers rush warm trays of deserts treats, ready for the big night. And right in the heart of it all, Goose the Fire Dog trots proudly alongside Fire Chief Steve, checking on every booth, every friend, every smile.

Sparklefest isn’t just about the glow of lanterns or the sparkle of snow—it’s about the feeling that no matter who you are, or what kind of year you’ve had, you have a place here. A place to laugh, to be seen, to be celebrated.

Because on Bark Mountain, belonging isn’t something you earn.

It’s something you’re given—freely, joyfully, and forever.

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On a cold, rainy morning in Bark Mountain, Constable Moose stood outside on the HI way, water dripping from his hat, his boots heavy from hours of directing traffic in the storm. The sky was gray, the wind sharp, and the whole town felt soaked and tired.

He goes to the diner with a bud, Goose — his loyal friend, and the best listener a Mountie could ever hope for.

The moment Moose sat with Goose in the Diner the warmth wrapped around him felt like a hug. Goose nudged his leg, as if to say, “Sit. Breathe. You’ve done enough for a moment.”

They settled into their favorite booth, ordered food, and for the first time all morning, Moose felt the weight lift. Sometimes all a hero needs is a friend, a meal, and a quiet moment to remember why the work matters.

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Bark Mountain is where courage grows, friendships shine, and the smallest moments can change everything.

Today’s story begins long before the fire trucks, long before the police lights, long before anyone ever called them Chief Steve or Constable Moose.
It begins with two kids—Steve and Moose—who were bursting with curiosity, big ideas, and yes… just a little bit of mischief.

They climbed trees that were too high.
They raced their bikes down hills that were too steep.
They got into trouble, out of trouble, and then—somehow—back into trouble again.

But through it all, they had something powerful:
each other.

And what no one knew back then—not even Steve or Moose—was that every scraped knee, every adventure, every mistake… was shaping them into the heroes they would one day become.

One would grow up to protect his community from fire and fear.
The other would grow up to protect it with courage and kindness.

This is the story of two best friends who discovered that even the wildest kids can grow into the bravest helpers—
and that friendship, real friendship, can change the whole path of a life.

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Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

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