Dog Events in Cedar Mountain, NC

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.

Aug 15–16

Dog Days of Summer Float-a-Palooza

Dog Days of Summer Float-a-Palooza

Spend a weekend on the water with Fido enjoying floating, live DJs, frozen drinks, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere filled with nonstop summer fun! Please note that dogs aren't permitted to ride rental kayaks and paddleboards, but you're welcome to bring your own. Guests can lounge by or on the water, enjoy food and drinks from the on-site café, and soak up the lake vibes with friends and family.

Jun 5–Aug 29, closed

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail

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.

Sep 4–7

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

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.

Sep 5–7

Labor Day Luau Float-A-Palooza

Labor Day Luau Float-A-Palooza

Spend Labor Day weekend on the water enjoying floating, live DJs, frozen drinks, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere filled with nonstop summer fun! Please note that dogs aren't permitted to ride rental kayaks and paddleboards, but you're welcome to bring your own. Guests can lounge by or on the water, enjoy food and drinks from the on-site café, and soak up the lake vibes with friends and family.

Annual Renaissance Festival

Sep 12

Annual Renaissance Festival

Mills River, NC

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.

Sep 12

Jump Off Rock Concert

Laurel Park, NC

Jump Off Rock Concert

Bring Fido along with a picnic, chair, blanket, and even a cooler (beer and wine are permitted) to this outdoor concert! The rain date is September 13th.

Blue Ridge Humane Society's Annual Fur Ball

Sep 24

Blue Ridge Humane Society's Annual Fur Ball

Mills River, NC

Polished pups are invited to this elegant, black tie optional evening to benefit Blue Ridge Humane Society. The event will feature delicious food, signature cocktails, raffle items and a short program about BRHS. Dog tickets are limited and all tickets must be purchased in advance. Dogs will enjoy an exclusive Barkcuterie Bar, doggie dining station, and a doggie bag for pups to take home gifts (and leftovers!).

Oktoberfest at Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Sep 26

Oktoberfest at Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Mills River, NC

Get ready for a day filled with steins of delicious beer, hearty German fare, and festive fun. Leashed dogs are welcome both inside the taproom and in the beer garden.

Pumpkintown Fire Department Fall Festival

Oct 10

Pumpkintown Fire Department Fall Festival

Pickens, SC

Support a local fire department while enjoying a community festival featuring more than 100 craft vendors, a variety of food options, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Leashed dogs are welcome as you shop handmade goods, enjoy local flavors, and connect with the community.

Sat & Sun, Sep–Oct

Oktoberfest at The Landing

Oktoberfest at The Landing

Celebrate autumn lakeside with Fido at this festive event featuring German-inspired eats like bratwurst, curry fries, and pretzels, alongside seasonal beers including Hacker Pschorr and Paulaner. Enjoy live music, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and a welcoming, family- and pet-friendly atmosphere. No ticket is required, but reserving a spot is recommended for food, seating and rentals.

Oct 18

Discover the Artist Within: Somatic Art & Drawing Workshop

Discover the Artist Within: Somatic Art & Drawing Workshop

Leashed dogs are welcome along to this calming workshop where participants will explore stress-reducing techniques and guided drawing prompts designed to encourage creative flow and self-expression, with no prior art experience necessary. Featuring locally made crafts and details about real estate in the mountains.

Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival

Oct 23–24

Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival

Pickens, SC

Bring Fido to this annual event celebrating Appalachian heritage with live traditional and folk music, artisan vendors, regional food, and community spirit. The two‑day event kicks off Friday evening with performances under the stars and continues Saturday with a full slate of music and cultural experiences. Attendees can bring chairs, enjoy the scenic historic grounds, and even camp on site for a complete festival weekend.

Every 3 PM–6 PM

Yappy Hour at UP on the Roof

Yappy Hour at UP on the Roof

Every Tuesday, bring Fido to enjoy unbeatable views, refreshing drink specials, and plenty of tail-wagging fun as the rooftop transforms into a lively hangout for dogs and their humans. Pups can indulge in complimentary UP pup cups and fresh water bowls, while their owners sip and socialize. With occasional giveaways and pet-friendly pop-ups, Yappy Hour is the paw-fect way to unwind and make new furry (and human) friends in the UPstate!