Dog Events Near AVL Airport

There are 18 upcoming pet friendly events near AVL Airport. Use the links below to get details on each event, print directions, look at pictures, and even read reviews of last year’s event. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in AVL Airport.

Jun 7

Asheville HoneyFest

Asheville, NC 9.6 mi

Asheville HoneyFest This annual community festival celebrates all things honey, pollinators, and local culture with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Guests and leashed dogs can enjoy live music, food trucks, vendor booths, and educational experiences focused on beekeeping and sustainability. The event also features honey tastings, activities for kids, and interactive opportunities to learn about the importance of pollinators. Costumes are encouraged! See Details

Jun 13

Avalon Rock Fest

Mills River, NC 4.2 mi

Avalon Rock Fest Rock out with Fido for a cause at this annual high-energy festival and fundraiser benefiting the Blue Ridge Humane Society! Enjoy performances from local and regional rock bands. Grab a bite from an on-site food truck, and sip craft beer from Mills River Brewing Company. Dogs are welcome inside and outside. See Details

Jun 14, monthly on second

Collective Community Pack Walk

Hendersonville, NC 9.3 mi

Collective Community Pack Walk Join a community dog walk with your leashed pup the second Sunday of each month! The group will take a leisurely loop around Main Street and ending back at Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique. Pup cups will be available. See Details

Jun 20

Ginger's Lavender Market

Hendersonville, NC 8.7 mi

Ginger's Lavender Market Leashed dogs are welcome at this seasonal celebration set among blooming lavender fields and inspired by the legacy of the farm’s namesake. Visitors can stroll through rows of fragrant lavender while enjoying a curated market featuring local vendors, food trucks and live music. See Details

Jun 20

Concert in the Park

Laurel Park, NC 8.9 mi

Concert in the Park Bring Fido along with a picnic, chair, blanket, and even a cooler (beer and wine are permitted) to this outdoor concert! Listen to bluegrass music while enjoying the beautiful weather. Gates open at 4:30 PM, and the rain date is June 21st. See Details

Jun 20

Summer Farm Fest at Nix Pumpkin Patch

Hendersonville, NC 10.8 mi

Summer Farm Fest at Nix Pumpkin Patch Celebrate summer with Fido at a family-friendly farm festival featuring local vendors, food trucks, face painting, a bounce house, farm-themed activities, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside. See Details

Jun 27

Annual Bold Rock Birthday Bash

Mills River, NC 4.3 mi

Annual Bold Rock Birthday Bash Guests can enjoy signature ciders, birthday cake, live performances, and surprise activities throughout the event. Dogs are welcome both inside and outside the venue. With a lively atmosphere designed for gathering with friends, dancing, and raising a glass, this anniversary party offers a fun and relaxed way to celebrate another year of Bold Rock. See Details

Jun 27

Firefly Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Mills River, NC 4.1 mi

Firefly Festival at Mills River Brewing Co. Enjoy a free evening of family-friendly entertainment featuring local vendors, a silent disco, live music, interactive activities for children, and a magical illuminated trail experience. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside. See Details

Jul 11

Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Saluda, NC 17.3 mi

Annual Coon Dog Day Festival Don't miss Saluda's Annual Coon Dog Day — a celebration for dogs and their people! Great food, live music, parade, crafts, street dance, and more. The parade starts at 11:00 AM, followed by the Every Dog's A Star Show at 12:30 PM. See Details

Jul 11

Every Dog's a Star Show at the Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Saluda, NC 17.3 mi

Every Dog's a Star Show at the Annual Coon Dog Day Festival Bring your pooch for a chance to win a gift basket full of fabulous prizes for you and your furry friend, taking place during Saluda's Annual Coon Dog Day Festival! Register online, or on the day of starting at 12:00 PM at the Ella Grace Stage. Entry fees will be donated to the local humane society. There are five contests: Mirror Image Award: Look-Alike Contest with Dog & Owner, Fashionista Fido: Best Dog Costume, Top Trickster: Best Trick, Tail Wagging Ambassador: Friendliest Dog, and Rescue Champion: Best Rescue Story. See Details

Aug 1

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile, 100m Paw Pursuit & Bark in the Park Dog Fair

Hendersonville, NC 8.3 mi

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile, 100m Paw Pursuit & Bark in the Park Dog Fair This annual event welcomes both runners and walkers, two to four-legged! Choose from a scenic 5K course, a 1-mile or the Paw Pursuit 100 Meter Dash (a quick sprint where dogs run alongside their owners to demonstrate their speed and agility). Dogs will be divided into three weight classes: Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight. See Details

Aug 1

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Mills River, NC 4.1 mi

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co. Celebrate Scottish heritage at a free community festival featuring sanctioned Highland Games competitions, traditional food and drinks, live music, cultural entertainment, and a variety of vendors. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside. See Details

Select dates Jun–Aug

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists

Asheville, NC 10.5 mi

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists Take Fido out the ballgame! Bring your furry friend to the ballpark tonight to watch Asheville Tourists twice this season: June 3rd and August 12th. Presented by Patton Avenue Pet Company. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Check their website for any last minute schedule changes. See Details

Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

Asheville, NC 3.7 mi

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square On the second Friday of each month, leashed dogs are welcome at this family-friendly summer concert series featuring live music, interactive games, and activities for kids of all ages. Guests can take part in oversized versions of favorite games such as Connect 4, Tetris, and cornhole. Attendees are encouraged to bring takeout from local restaurants and enjoy dinner outdoors while listening to the music. See Details

Jun 5–Aug 29, closed

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail

Hendersonville, NC 7.4 mi

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail Bring Fido, on a leash, to experience Bullington Gardens' Fairy Trail! A wonderful, imagination filled trail with fairy houses and whimsical landscapes along the way. Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding. The trail is closed on Sundays. See Details

Sep 4–7

Labor Day Harvest Festival at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Hendersonville, NC 8.5 mi

Labor Day Harvest Festival at Grandad's Apples N' Such Bring Fido by the farm for some fun on Labor Day weekend! Enjoy four days of festive fall fun celebrating the best of the local harvest and community. Savor fresh-picked apples, cider donuts, and baked goods, grab a bite from food trucks, and shop a variety of small businesses. There will also be live music, a corn maze, playful attractions, and activities for kids. See Details

Sep 12

Annual Renaissance Festival

Mills River, NC 4.1 mi

Annual Renaissance Festival Bring Fido out for a full day of medieval fun with Warriors of Ash showcasing full-contact combat in a tri-blade bracketed tournament. Enjoy live music, a dusk fire-spinning show, and interactive activities, and meeting the King & Queen. Browse 40+ unique vendors, from glass blowing to fairy hair, and feast on turkey legs and classic fair food. Dogs are welcome inside and outside. See Details

Jun 10–Sep 17

Arbor Evenings at The North Carolina Arboretum

Asheville, NC 5.8 mi

Arbor Evenings at The North Carolina Arboretum Set in the lush Baker Event Lawn and surrounding gardens, guests can sip beer, wine, or soft drinks from the on-site Green Gardener’s Shed, enjoy rotating food trucks, and stroll amid live performances spanning Americana, folk, jazz, bluegrass, country, pop, and more, all while basking in the glow of the golden hour. Leashed dogs are welcome and must be cleaned up after. See Details

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