Dog Events in Advance, MO

Celebrate the women who love and spoil their pups at this dog-friendly evening featuring local pet businesses, makers, boutiques, food vendors, shopping, and activities. Bring your four-legged companion for a night of socializing and fun while supporting Helping Strays through event proceeds and awareness efforts benefiting animals in need.

Please note that only dogs participating in the race are permitted, and in race area of Oktoberfest only. The Costume Contest begins at 2:00 PM with the races following. Don't have a Dachshund? The Wanna-Be Race is open to any breed under 25 lbs. Event will be held rain or shine. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local animal rescue. Registration is required.

Guests can browse local vendors, enjoy a festive atmosphere, and take part in a pet fashion show for the chance to win prizes. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome and should remain leashed and under their owner's control throughout the event.

It's a carnival like no other! You and Fido are invited to come out and celebrate the bond between people and pets. Enjoy canine contests, music, food trucks, a beer garden, adoptable pets, kid activities, prizes and more.

Lace up and leash up for this annual event that offers both a competitive chip-timed 5K (with separate divisions for humans and dog-human teams) and a more relaxed 1-mile fun run/walk. Participants are encouraged to don purple attire (for both humans and pups!) in support of the Purple Leash Project, a collaboration between Purina and RedRover helping domestic violence shelters become pet friendly.

Bring your pet to the pumpkin patch for a fun fall weekend! Enjoy 45+ activities, including corn mazes, hayrides, photo ops and more. Pets must be leashed, well-behaved and friendly. Please note that some breed restrictions apply due to insurance requirements.

Celebrate the season at this dog-friendly festival featuring adoptable dogs from multiple rescue organizations, local vendors, live music, games, costume contests, and plenty of activities for pups and their people.