Dog Events in Gambier, OH

Bring Fido out for a game of ball at this Bark in the Park-style event! The Mud Hens will take the field as the ‘Mud Hounds' for this series of dog-friendly games. There will be designated seating for you to watch the game (Sections 120 and 121) as well as special water stations, mini-pools, and designated restroom areas. Fans with their dogs will enter Fifth Third Field through the Center Field Gate on St. Clair Street. Be sure your pup is on a six ft. (or less) leash and well-mannered.

Taking place under tents along South Main Street, leashed dogs are welcome at this annual event where guests can sample 150+ wines from local, national and international producers as well as select craft beers and spirits. The festival also features live musical performances, a variety of exhibitors and artists, and an array of food options. Tickets include a souvenir glass and tasting tickets, with additional tasting tickets available for purchase on site. Designated driver tickets are also available.

This dog-friendly festival features exciting demonstrations from Ultimate Air Dogs dock diving and High Performance Canines, including frisbee pitch-and-catch and high-flying canine fun. Guests can also browse local vendors offering crafts and specialty items while enjoying food trucks serving a variety of cuisines. Proceeds benefit Coshocton County Animal Shelter (HATA).

Enjoy a day full of fun activities, highlighting Canine Companions' commitment to providing expertly trained service dogs to individuals with disabilities free of charge. Throughout the day, enjoy music and guest speakers, play games, see demonstrations from professional service dogs and shop at local vendor booths. Bring your dogs and loved ones for a day filled with joy and celebration.

This annual pet memorial and tribute event includes a blessing the pets ceremony, remembrance activities, music, speakers, and a tribute walk over the Rainbow Bridge. Bring your current pet on a non-retractable leash. You may pre-register and submit a pet tribute online prior to the event. Sign-in and remembrance activities start at 12:15 PM, and the program begins at 1:00 PM.

Bring Fido and join in on the fun at this dog-friendly community event featuring local pet businesses, organizations, and free activities like a photo booth, scavenger hunt, demos, contests, and giveaways!

Bring Fido to this fun event to benefit Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter! Prizes for top fundraising teams/ individuals & awards for top finishers.

This fun and easy event is perfect for dog lovers of all fitness levels. After the race, enjoy local vendors and food trucks, plus awards for the top male and female runners as well as special categories for your furry friends.

This21+ after-hours cocktail event invites furry friends along to the Conservatory’s lush indoor and outdoor spaces. Guests can sample craft beers, hard seltzers, and other drinks from local vendors while enjoying classic tailgate games like cornhole, inflatable football toss, darts, foosball, and music from a live DJ in a fun, spirited atmosphere. Advance tickets are required.

Bring Fido for a 5K run or walk! Registered participants will receive a shirt and all finishers receive a medal. All race fees and donations help pay for the medical care for sick and injured dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Race day registration begins at 8 AM.

Leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor areas of this annual event. Enjoy Monte Carlo-style street games along Delaware Avenue, providing entertainment for all ages.

Cleveland’s top food trucks will take over Main Street, competing for the best in multiple categories. Leashed dogs are welcome along as you enjoy event-exclusive dishes from each truck and cast your vote for People’s Choice Award. There will also be celebrity judges and live music throughout the day on the Main Stage at Center Street.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this outdoor event featuring incredible vegan food, desserts, cruelty-free shopping, and animal and environmental activism.

Bring your leashed pup out to this annual event to see the Southern Ohio Flying K9 demos, visit many dog-related vendors to get some great products, and see the rescues and shelters with adoptable pets, too. Food trucks, raffles, and more can also be enjoyed during your visit. Don't miss the Dublin Pet Fair 5K Race happening in the morning!

A pet-focused 5K race that takes place during the Dublin Pet Fair aims to raise awareness for animal welfare. The race will start and end at the Dublin Rec Center and will travel through the Indian Run Meadows Park with the turning point at the ML Red Trabue Nature Reserve. Rescue organizations and shelters will bring adoptable pets, and the event will feature pet races, a pet parade, and a veterinary wellness clinic.

This annual event invites your Dachshund out to compete in the race! In addition, there will be other fun activities like a costume contest at 10 AM, a raffle and more. Parking will be available in the swimming pool parking lot.

This annual, family-friendly Oktoberfest‑style festival is a lively event attracting thousands of people each year for free live music on multiple stages, a beer and winegarten, and a marketplace featuring unique food, arts, and craft vendors. The event also offers fun-filled competitions like beer stein races, corn-hole, Pig Mac eating, sausage tosses, and the popular Woosterfest Wiener Dog Race on Saturday!

This popular portion of the annual Woosterfest celebration takes place on the festival’s Saturday schedule. Dachshund enthusiasts are invited to bring their speedy pups to dash through downtown Wooster’s streets in age-based heats, “Little Smokies” through “Knockwursts.” Beyond racing, participants show off their pups’ flair with a costume contest, with prizes for both speed and style! All dogs must be leashed before and after their sprint, comfortable in a group setting, and under handler control at all times.

Ohio Basset Rescue's biggest in-person fundraiser features raffle baskets, auctions, basset races, paw print painting and nail trims. It’s held at a public dog park where all pups are welcome. Bring your furry friend and a chair or blanket to enjoy the fun and support the cause.

Register yourself and Fido to participate in this fundraising walk alongside fellow two- and four-legged friends. Following the end of the walk, gather at the bar for a celebration featuring delicious brews, donuts, goodies and swag.