Dog Events in Cruso, 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

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.

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.

Sep 24

Blue Ridge Humane Society's Annual Fur Ball

Blue Ridge Humane Society's Annual Fur Ball

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!).