Dog Events in Canton, NC

Asheville Pickle Festival

Leashed dogs are welcome at this fun festival featuring pickle-themed food creations, tangy and unexpected pickle-inspired drinks, live music all day, and a bustling Pickle Marketplace featuring local makers and small businesses. There will be a Kid Zone, axe throwing, a pickle eating competition, and even a pickle mechanical bull!

Jun 6

Squatchapalooza - Annual Bigfoot Festival

Squatchapalooza - Annual Bigfoot Festival

Celebrate all things Bigfoot at a full‑day festival featuring over 20 vendors, live music, interactive games, and a bonfire. Dogs are welcome inside and outside. Attendees can join a Bigfoot Calling Contest, share stories of sightings and encounters, enjoy a photo booth and costume contest, and take advantage of food and drink specials.

Jun 13

Avalon Rock Fest

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.

Jun 27

Annual Bold Rock Birthday Bash

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.

Jun 27

Firefly Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

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.

Aug 1

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

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.

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.

Sep 12

Annual Renaissance Festival

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.

Jun 10–Sep 17

Arbor Evenings at The North Carolina Arboretum

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.