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Dog Events in Bryson City, NC

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Bryson City. Use the links below to get details on each event, print directions, look at pictures, and even read reviews of last year’s event.

Pet Friendly Saturday Night Lights at TIEC

Select May–Jul

Saturday Night Lights at TIEC

Mill Spring, NC

Saturday Night Lights at TIEC

Fido is invited along with you to this signature Saturday evening event series featuring food, fun, live music and more on select Saturdays. Grab dinner, a carnival-style treat, your beverage of choice, and enjoy top show jumping competition under the lights in Tryon Stadium.

Pet Friendly Pampered Pup Spa Day at Big Head Barkery

Jul 18

Pampered Pup Spa Day at Big Head Barkery

Pampered Pup Spa Day at Big Head Barkery

Pamper your four-legged friend at a dog-focused spa day featuring nail trims, self-service wash specials, exclusive spa-themed treats, shopping discounts on grooming and wellness products, and a fun photo station for capturing your pup’s fresh new look.

Weekends Jul 11–19

Sunflower Festival at Denver Downs Farm

Sunflower Festival at Denver Downs Farm

Wander through acres of vibrant sunflower fields with your leashed pup during this family-friendly farm festival featuring rare sunflower varieties, photo opportunities, live music, local food and drinks, and more than 30 attractions for all ages.

Jul 25

Annual Bold Rock Fishing Fest

Mills River, NC

Annual Bold Rock Fishing Fest

Cast your line with Fido at this annual event that supports Casting for Recovery Carolinas, a nonprofit providing healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer. Leashed dogs are welcome indoors and outdoors. The event features local fishing and outdoor vendors, a fish fry, raffle prizes, and a grand prize kayak giveaway, along with Bold Rock cider available throughout the day.

Jul 25

Christmas in July at The Bark

Christmas in July at The Bark

Guests can enjoy tropical-themed photo opportunities with Santa, seasonal music, cold drinks, and themed activities alongside their pups! Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation from the Angel Tree to support Adopt A Golden Knoxville. Guests must set up a pet profile before visiting and have proof of vaccines.

Jul 25

The Big Wiener Party Presents Best in Show: a Canine Showcase

The Big Wiener Party Presents Best in Show: a Canine Showcase

Show off your pup’s personality at this canine showcase held right before The Big Wiener Party begins! Dogs can compete for awards including Golden Wiener for the most creative hot dog-themed costume, Choice Award, and Most Like Their Human. Winners will take home prizes from local pet vendors and event sponsors. Register early as only 12 spots are available!

Jul 25

The Big Wiener Party

The Big Wiener Party

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind hot dog topping competition featuring creative culinary creations from local teams, live entertainment, beer sampling, games, and interactive activities. Guests can sample hot dogs from competing teams, vote for the People's Choice Wiener, enjoy food and drinks, and support local causes through fundraising efforts. The event also includes a pre-event competition for dogs: Best in Show: a Canine Showcase, held at 11 AM next door before the festival begins.

Jul 26

Monster Mash Splash

Monster Mash Splash

Celebrate Halloween in July with your pup at this dog-friendly event featuring costumes, splash pools for pups, vendors, treats, activities, and concessions for dogs and their people. Guests are encouraged to dress up their dogs for a summer-themed Halloween celebration while enjoying activities, shopping, and time with fellow animal lovers.

Jul 31

Apple Season Opening at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Hendersonville, NC

Apple Season Opening at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Bring Fido along and enjoy this season's opening weekend! Grab some apple cider donuts, cider slushies, and produce straight from the orchard.

May 29–Jul 31, select

Amp’d Up Fridays

Amp’d Up Fridays

Join Mauldin's beloved summer concert series, featuring live music spanning various genres like beach, pop, rock and country, attracting attendees from across the Upstate for evenings of dancing, food and entertainment at the Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater. Bring your dancing shoes, lawn chairs, blankets, and well-behaved, leashed dogs, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable Southern night under the stars. The final night will conclude with fireworks.

Aug 1

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

Hendersonville, NC

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.

Aug 1

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Mills River, NC

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.

Aug 1

Paws & Pencils

Bring Fido along and support local students and rescue animals at this family-friendly community event featuring adoptable dogs, a school supply drive, kids' activities, photo opportunities, giveaways, refreshments, and hospital tours.

Aug 8

Paws in the Pool

Paws in the Pool

Bring Fido to splash in the pool at the end of the summer. Your pup must be a good swimmer, or you'll need to bring a dog lifejacket. Large breeds (over 40 lbs) have dibs on the pool from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. Small dogs get their chance from 11:15 AM until 12:45 PM. Your registration covers an array of treats, vendors, exciting activities and much more! The rain date with be August 9th.

Aug 8–9

Sourwood Festival

Black Mountain, NC

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 is dog friendly, please be mindful of tentative warm temperatures and hot pavement if planning to bring Fido.

Aug 1–9

Sunflowers & Selfies at Smithgall Woods State Park

Sunflowers & Selfies at Smithgall Woods State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at this beloved annual event! Guests can enjoy hayrides, games, sunflower photo ops, a photo contest and strolls through a blooming sunflower field at their own pace. Knowledgeable guides share park history along the way, and sunflowers and handcrafted artisan vases will be available for purchase. Please note that dogs aren't permitted on the hayride. Proceeds support Smithgall’s Cabin Fever campaign to restore a historic on-site log cabin. The event is weather permitting.

Select dates Jun–Aug

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists

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.

Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

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.

Aug 14–15

Meet the Mountains Festival

Johnson City, TN

Meet the Mountains Festival

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual festival that highlights the region’s world-class recreational opportunities. Pets must be kept on a non-retractable leashes no longer than 4'. Female animals in heat won't be permitted. The event features three immersive zones (Air, Water and Earth) where attendees can try activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, fly casting, mountain biking, rock climbing walls, and more, all designed to introduce people to Northeast Tennessee’s outdoor assets and inspire healthy, active lifestyles.

Aug 21–23

Dog Daze at Village Green Shopping Center

Dog Daze at Village Green Shopping Center

Bring Fido out for this three-day festival of canine aquatics, food, shopping, and fun, presented by Shop Farragut and the Town of Farragut in partnership with Smoky Mountain Dock Dogs and Ricki’s Pet Depot! The event features nationally-sanctioned Dock Dogs competitions, plus food trucks, pet-related vendors, shopping booths, and silent auctions benefiting local causes.

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