Dog Events in Mount Vernon, GA

Leashed dogs are welcome to join this celebration of rural Georgia's history and heritage! Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings. Watch live sugar cane-grinding demonstrations, browse handmade crafts from local vendors and enjoy food truck fare. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the historic 1880 mill to learn about its fascinating technology and role in American history.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join this festive holiday celebration featuring Christmas lights, an outdoor movie and photo opportunities with Santa. Browse handmade goods from local vendors while enjoying the seasonal fun! Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside the Group Shelter (where some vendors may be).

A beachside fundraising plunge supporting sea turtle rehabilitation at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Participants enter the chilly Atlantic to raise funds for sea turtle rescue and recovery. Dogs are welcome as spectators.

Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. Sessions include digital files and a printed keepsake. Walk-ins are welcome.

The pet-friendly course follows a sidewalk route, and dogs are welcome to participate. Owners must clean up after their pets. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar after the race. Participants receive a race shirt and finisher medal.

Enjoy a festive evening stroll with your leashed pup along a beautifully illuminated walking trail filled with holiday lights and seasonal displays.

This annual night time parade welcomes guests and leashed dogs to enjoy the floats, trailers, motorcycles, bands and Santa Clause! The parade begins at 5:30 PM leaving from Howard Coffin Park and goes down Gloucester Street with a brief stop in front of City Hall.

You and Fido are invited to enjoy a fun, casual, dog-friendly social where people and pups can mix, mingle and unwind. You’ll find local rescues with adoptable dogs, unique dog-focused vendors, engaging activities, and more.

Each Sunday, leashed dogs are welcome to come holiday shopping with you! Celebrate the season with a festive waterfront market featuring local vendors, artisans, handmade crafts, unique gifts, holiday decorations, food trucks and live entertainment. Enjoy music, community performances and scenic views of the Savannah River.

Leashed dogs are welcome along to explore a 10-acre holiday wonderland filled with festive Christmas light displays created by local businesses, volunteers and community partners. Enjoy refreshments, a movie and a campfire while taking in the seasonal displays.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Weekly open-house visits let the public meet rescued farm animals and learn about the sanctuary’s work. Visitors are welcome to bring well-behaved, leashed dogs to stroll the grounds and meet volunteers. This event is held weather permitting.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this walk-thru holiday light show! Just be sure to stay on the path and clean up after your pup. You'll find dog treats in The Dogg Pound area. The display is weather permitting; check their website for updates on closures.

Welcome the new year with a ranger-led, 2.75-mile hike along the Fox Trail through an endangered longleaf pine habitat. Dogs are welcome but must remain on a six-foot leash. Wear comfortable, closed-toe hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Meet at the trailhead near the back boat ramp, or stop by the welcome center for directions!

Celebrate the holiday season during this festive island-wide celebration featuring millions of twinkling lights, holiday markets, scavenger hunts, family activities, and seasonal entertainment. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome at many outdoor activities and should remain leashed and under their owner's control. Guests can enjoy holiday displays and special events throughout Jekyll Island during this multi-week celebration.

Join this community 5K or 10K race supporting efforts to raise funds and awareness about childhood hunger. Participants can run, walk or skate, and dogs are welcome to join the fun! All participants receive a finisher's medal, and registration includes a race T-shirt while supplies last.