Dog Events in Franklin, KY

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

Feb 1

Unleashed: Dinner with your Dog

Nashville, TN

Unleashed: Dinner with your Dog Think glitz, think glam, think cowboy when you dress your best and walk into the pet-friendly hotel. Enjoy a cocktail hour with treats, a dinner, a celebrity, a shelter dog runway show, a silent auction and more. See Details

Feb 8

Cupid's Chase 5K Nashville

Nashville, TN

Cupid's Chase 5K Nashville Help raise funds and awareness to support housing and employment for people with disabilities this Valentine's Day. Everyone is welcome to participate, including runners and walkers of all levels, those in wheelchairs, strollers and leashed pups! Check-in starts at 7:00 AM, the race begins at 8:00 AM. Registrants will receive a Cupid's Chase shirt, a finisher's medal upon completion of the race, a drawstring bag and other giveaways (while supplies last). The top three overall finishers will receive trophies! This event is rain or shine. See Details

Feb 8

Cupid's Chase 5K Cookeville

Cookeville, TN

Cupid's Chase 5K Cookeville Help raise funds and awareness to support housing and employment for people with disabilities this Valentine's Day. Everyone is welcome to participate, including runners and walkers of all levels, those in wheelchairs, strollers and leashed pups! Check-in starts at 8:00 AM, the race begins at 10:00 AM. Registrants will receive a Cupid's Chase shirt, a finisher's medal upon completion of the race, a drawstring bag and other giveaways (while supplies last). The top three overall finishers will receive trophies! This event is rain or shine. See Details

Feb 22

Love Your Pet Party

Hermitage, TN

Love Your Pet Party Show Fido some love with free pup cups! You'll receive a chance to win a $100-valued gift bag and get to create a fun pawprint activity with your pup to take home. See Details

Mar 8

Annual Shelbyville Spring Art and Craft Festival

Shelbyville, KY

Annual Shelbyville Spring Art and Craft Festival Leashed dogs are welcome at this event that features beautiful and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts from around the region. Artisans will be located inside Floral Hall and food trucks will be set up outside. See Details

Apr 12

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

Nashville, TN

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival Leashed dogs are welcome at Tennessee's premiere Japanese cultural festival with music and dance performances, cultural and martial arts demonstrations, and plenty of art, anime merch, and food vendors. The annual festival is held rain or shine. See Details

Apr 19

The Shelbyville Dogwood Artisan Showcase

Shelbyville, KY

The Shelbyville Dogwood Artisan Showcase Visitors and their leashed dogs are welcome to explore over 100 artisans and vendors at this event, celebrating art education. There will also be food trucks on site and children's activities. See Details

Apr 26

Derby Dog Festival

Lucas, KY

Derby Dog Festival Bring Fido for a fun-filled day. The event promises demonstrations and contests, along with a tempting luring course for participating dogs. Additionally, pet vendors and food trucks for their human companions to visit will also be on site. See Details

May 31

Peach Festival

Cookeville, TN

Peach Festival Leashed dogs are welcome to this peachy event featuring peach-flavored food and drinks, along with over 100 vendors, food trucks, a kids' zone, live performances, and more! See Details

Jun 7–8

Bluegrass Pugfest

Louisville, KY

Bluegrass Pugfest This event offers attendees a fun-filled day of browsing over 40,000 square feet of vendors, silent auctions, raffles, demonstrations, wellness discussions, rescue booths and Pug competitions. They have so much fun with costume contests, dog races, custard eating, talent contests, a crowning ceremony for Pugfest King and Queen, and more. See Details