Dog Events in Kentland, IN

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

Pet Friendly Paws in the Park
Paws in the Park
Bring Fido to this annual event—a one-mile walk and vendor fair that raises much-needed funds for animals in need. The vendor fair will feature pet-friendly booths with games, food, entertainment, contests and more!
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Pet Friendly Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery
Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery
On select Saturdays and Sundays throughout summer, guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax on the lawn while sipping wine by the glass or bottle and enjoying live music. Please ensure Fido is leashed throughout the event.
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Pet Friendly Lockerbie Square Market & Yard Sales
Lockerbie Square Market & Yard Sales
Experience the charm of Lockerbie’s historic cobblestone streets with Fido at a lively street market and neighborhood-wide yard sale. Enjoy a stroll as you browse original art, antiques, jewelry, and more from local vendors, then follow a map to explore dozens of yard sales hosted by neighbors throughout this picturesque historic district. After the treasure hunt, relax with food and drinks on the scenic grounds of the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home.
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Pet Friendly Paws in the Park
Paws in the Park
This celebration invites dogs and their humans to enjoy a fun-filled day of treats, activities and tail wags. Guests can explore local vendors, indulge in doggie treats, enter a costume contest, win paw-some raffle prizes, join dog training classes, and take part in an exciting sniff & find trail. Please visit their website to register.
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Pet Friendly Bow Wow Bash
Bow Wow Bash
Attendees are invited to bring their furry friends to this outdoor family event, which features a variety of vendors, contests, food and entertainment. Local rescue organizations will be present, and guests can look forward to an impressive silent auction and the highly anticipated Misty Eyes Ball Drop. Additionally, there'll be competitions for both Top Dog and Top Cat.
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Pet Friendly Strut 2 Save Lives
Strut 2 Save Lives
Bring Fido to this heartwarming, family- and dog-friendly one-mile walk honoring organ and tissue donors, including local hero race car driver Bryan Clauson, and raises funds for the Indiana Donor Network Foundation’s Bryan Clauson Legacy Fund. Enjoy walking alongside your pup, engaging local vendors, raffles, and refreshments all to support donor families and celebrate the gift of life.
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Pet Friendly Chicago River Canine Cruise
Chicago River Canine Cruise
Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their humans aboard a scenic cruise along the Chicago River. Enjoy light snacks, easy entertainment, and beautiful views of the city while supporting the lifesaving work of Chicago Animal Care and Control and its nonprofit Friends. Boarding starts at 5:30 PM and departs at 6 PM.
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Pet Friendly Indy Hair Ball
Indy Hair Ball
Leashed dogs are welcome at this outdoor, family- and dog-friendly concert benefiting Pet Friendly Services of Indiana! Enjoy live music from Roxie & The Strays, adoptable pets, food trucks, and drinks. All proceeds support spay/neuter efforts across Indiana, helping keep animals out of shelters and in loving homes.
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Pet Friendly Ciderfest: A Seasonal Cider Celebration
Ciderfest: A Seasonal Cider Celebration
Dogs are welcome to join guests at this 21+ cider tasting event featuring a wide selection of local, regional, and national ciders. Sample seasonal and traditional styles while enjoying fall flavors and a festive atmosphere, with food available for purchase, including gluten-free options. Tickets include cider tastings and a commemorative tasting glass.
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Pet Friendly Barktoberfest at Metazoa
Barktoberfest at Metazoa
Bring Fido to this fun, 21+ dog-centric event that will feature tasty craft beers, games like the stein-holding contest, food and more! The crowd favorite Wiener Dog Races will also take place at 4 PM during this annual event.
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Pet Friendly Franklin Fall Festival
Franklin Fall Festival
Celebrate the arrival of fall at this community festival featuring a vendor market, food vendors, kids activities, live music, a parade, and a Dachshund Derby! Guests can enjoy a full day of seasonal fun, including a beer and wine garden and performances throughout the evening.
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Pet Friendly Hair of the Dog
Hair of the Dog
Support Leann's Animal Rescue at this family-friendly pet celebration featuring live music, local vendors, food and drinks, raffles, a silent auction, and a full day of animal-themed entertainment. Enjoy interactive animal encounters, live demonstrations, dog training presentations, and a pet communication session before cheering on the crowd-favorite Pet Parade & Costume Contest.
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Pet Friendly Daughters of Penelope | Thalia's Steps of Strength 5K Walk
Daughters of Penelope | Thalia's Steps of Strength 5K Walk
Leashed dogs are welcome to join this family-friendly 5K walk and charity run! Participants can enjoy a morning of movement and community with live music, food trucks, sweet treats, balloon twisting, and an animal artist. Strollers are also welcome, making this a fun event for the whole family.
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Pet Friendly Puppy Basics Class at Pup Social
Puppy Basics Class at Pup Social
This puppy training workshop teaches the foundational skills young dogs need to become confident, well-mannered companions. Participants will learn essential commands, positive reinforcement techniques, puppy socialization guidance and strategies for addressing common behaviors, with hands-on practice and a Q&A led by a Pup Social trainer. Attendees also receive 15% off future training packages purchased the day of the workshop.
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Pet Friendly Apple Festival at Anderson Orchard
Apple Festival at Anderson Orchard
Bring Fido to one of the biggest and best festivals in central Indiana with 80+ artisans from all over the Midwest. Please ensure your pooch is leashed and that you clean up after them. This event will feature u-pick apples, pumpkin patch, craft vendors, food trucks, live music, a straw pile, picnic areas, homemade apple cobbler and more. The festival takes place rain or shine.
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Pet Friendly Old Town Waverly Car Show & Festival
Old Town Waverly Car Show & Festival
Leashed dogs are welcome at this family-friendly weekend event that celebrates the past, present and future with historical encampments, educational reenactments, demonstrations, exhibits, local arts and crafts, live music, food vendors, games and a car show.
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Pet Friendly Dog Content Creator Meet-Up at Pup Social
Dog Content Creator Meet-Up at Pup Social
This dog-friendly meetup brings together pet influencers, aspiring creators, photographers and dog lovers for an afternoon of networking, content creation and supervised off-leash play. Attendees can connect with other dog accounts, exchange ideas, capture photos and videos and explore collaboration opportunities. All experience levels are welcome.
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Pet Friendly Pampered Paws Day
Pampered Paws Day
This dog-friendly event is all about pampering your pup with dog-related vendors, interactive stations, doggie spa services, treats and goodies. Guests can also enter to win a variety of raffle baskets.
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Pet Friendly Martinsville Downtown Summer Concert Series
Martinsville Downtown Summer Concert Series
On select Thursdays throughout summer, enjoy free summer concerts with your leashed pup! Bring lawn chairs or blankets and non-alcoholic beverages to relax and enjoy the show. Food trucks are usually on site, and downtown restaurants will be open for dine-in or carryout. Check the website for scheduled dates. Music begins at 7 PM; onsite food and drink vendors open at 6 PM.
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Pet Friendly Pawfest
Pawfest
Bring your leashed pup for low-cost vaccines, raffles, live entertainment and food. There'll also be outdoor games and a chance to add another furry best friend to your family at their adoption booth.
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