Dog Events in Asheville, NC

There are 3 upcoming pet friendly events in Asheville, and 8 more nearby. 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 Asheville.

Pet Friendly Biltmore Blooms - Tulips & Spring Flowers
Biltmore Blooms - Tulips & Spring Flowers Celebrate Spring with Fido with a visit to the Biltmore Estate to view the spectacular display of colorful blooms. The grounds are perfect for walking your pets, but please keep them securely leashed at all times. Dogs are not permitted inside any buildings, but are allowed on the outdoor patios of Bistro and Cedric’s Tavern for dining. See Details
Pet Friendly Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Guidon Brewing Co.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Guidon Brewing Co. Bring your own basket for an adults-only Easter egg hunt. Everyone 21+ years old is invited. When you buy your first beer, wine or cider you will receive your ticket to participate. Every egg is a winner; many eggs are filled with a surprise from a local business. See Details
Paws for a Purpose at Point Lookout Vineyards Guests are invited to bring their four-legged, furry friends for a relaxing afternoon at the vineyard! Point Lookout will be collecting donations all weekend for the Blue Ridge Humane Society. See Details
Paws for a Purpose at sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt will be donating 10% of sales this day to the Blue Ridge Humane Society! Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area along the sidewalk. While Fido waits outside, make him a cup of his own with frozen yogurt inside and help a great cause. See Details
Paws for a Purpose Weekend at Crate Wine Market & Project Crate Wine Market & Project is celebrating Blue Ridge Humane Society's Paws for a Purpose weekend by donating $5 for every Crate Sixer sold. Fido is welcome inside the shop to help you sniff out the best wine! See Details
Paws for a Purpose at Stone Ashe Vineyards Bring Fido to the vineyard for a relaxing afternoon and good cause! $1 from every bottle of wine sold this week will be donated to Blue Ridge Humane Society. They’ll also be collecting pet food donations and host a special event on Friday, April 19th, with celebrity, social media influencer pups! Leashed dogs are welcome outside. Reservations are recommended. See Details
Paws for a Purpose Fundraiser at The Baker's Box Fido is welcome to dine with you at an umbrella-shaded table on the patio, and 15% of all proceeds will be donated to Blue Ridge Humane Society! See Details
Paws for a Purpose at the BRHS Thrift Store Bring Fido shopping and receive 65% off up to 10 pet items! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome inside the store. See Details
Paws for a Purpose Fundraiser at Wild Birds Unlimited Bring Fido shopping and a portion of sales on Friday and Saturday will be donated to Blue Ridge Humane Society. In addition, Wild Birds Unlimited will be collecting pet supply donations and have a gift card raffle when you donate! See Details
Paws for a Purpose at Guidon Brewing Company Guidon Brewing Company will be donating a portion of proceeds this night to Blue Ridge Humane Society in honor of Paws for a Purpose! Leashed dogs are welcome inside the tasting room, or outside on the shaded deck or courtyard area. See Details
Paws for a Purpose at Old Lab Designs & Mercantile Old Lab Designs & Mercantile will be donating 10% of sales on regular-priced items to Blue Ridge Humane Society! Leashed dogs are welcome inside to shop with you for high quality, high fashion women's clothing and accessories, gourmet kitchen and pantry items, and unique gifts for men and women alike. See Details
Bocce Ball Tournament at Sideways Farm & Brewery Bring your favorite partner and your pup out for some friendly competition and support a great cause! All entry monies will be donated to Blue Ridge Humane Society. Tournament explanation and rules start at 1:00 PM and there's a prize for the winning team! Game is played rain or shine. Please RSVP by the Thursday prior to event. See Details
Paw-sta for a Purpose & Spring Vendor Market at Homemade Pasta Noodles Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual event featuring local vendors and fresh pasta. Homemade Pasta Noodles will also be hosting Paw-sta for a Purpose this same day where $1 from every purchase up to $100 will be donated to Blue Ridge Humane Society in honor of their Paws for a Purpose weekend. See Details
Collective Community Dog Walk at Wag! Join a Collective Community Dog Walk celebrating Blue Ridge Humane Society's Paws for a Purpose event! Wag! will donate $10 to BRHS for every dog who comes along on the group walk. You and Fido will take a leisurely loop around Main Street. The group will leave promptly at 11:00 AM. Participating dogs will receive goodie bags! See Details
Whiskers & Waffles Brunch at Harvey’s at the Henderson Reservations are required to bring Fido along for a brunch on the covered porch. A percentage of all sales will be donated to Blue Ridge Humane Society in honor of Paws for a Purpose weekend! See Details
Bark & Bolt The 5K course is a scenic, out and back route that follows the Oklawaha Greenway. There are some moderate hills but the majority of the course is flat. The 1-mile race also follows the Greenway and has one hill just before the finish. Both courses will have a single water station along the route. The Paw Pursuit 100 Meter Dash is the shortest race with 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
Sourwood Festival This annual summer celebration kicks off the sourwood honey-selling season, sourced from the native sourwood tree in the Southern Appalachian region. The festival offers a vibrant collection of bees and locally-produced sourwood honey, featuring over 150 vendors, festival delicacies, and live music. While the festival unfolds on side streets, Main Street remains open, inviting exploration of galleries, restaurants, and stores that contribute to the town's unique charm. See Details
Dog Day Afternoon (Fall) Enjoy a day of fun with your pup among the beautiful scenery of Lake Julian. There will be food from Woof Street Bistro and snow cones from Sweet Squeeze. You and your dog can also enjoy a variety of contests, local vendors, live entertainment, and maybe even find a sibling at one of the one-site shelters and rescues. Ingles Ultimate Air Dogs will be there too with dock-jumping dogs. See Details
Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k at Oskar Blues Brewery The Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k celebrates the season of hops and malts with a beautiful run. Festive costumes encouraged, but not required! Following the race, runners will toast to their achievement at the Hi-Wire Brewing Beer Garden. Strollers and dogs are allowed, but must start in the back of the group. See Details
Trick or Trail 5K & Spooky Sprint You can bring Fido along to watch this Halloween-themed race, which features participants wearing creative costumes for a 5K run or 1M walk. A bustling Fall Festival will follow, with food, drinks and vendors at the Farmers’ Market. Please be mindful that due to congestion and safety concerns, dogs cannot participate in the race itself. See Details
Asheville, NC, US