Dog Events in Saluda, NC

May 3 – Oct 25

Saturday Night Lights at TIEC

From May through October, Fido is invited along with you to this signature event series featuring food, fun, live music and more on select Saturdays. Grab dinner, a carnival-style treat, your beverage of choice, and enjoy top show jumping competition under the lights in Tryon Stadium.

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May 23 – Jun 22

Lavender Season at Grandad’s Apples ‘N Such

Hendersonville, NC

Lavender Season at Grandad’s Apples ‘N Such

Leashed pets are welcome as Grandad's opens temporarily for their lavender season! Guests will find you-pick lavender, peaches, fresh summer produce, and fresh-baked treats from the bakery like lavender cookies and donuts, and lavender products like essential oils, handmade soaps, teas, candles and more.

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May 24

Cheese & Pickle Festival

Mills River, NC

Cheese & Pickle Festival

This fun, Memorial Day weekend event will feature a build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar! From 12 PM until 4 PM, explore a variety of cheese and pickle vendors while sipping on creative drinks like pickle beer, pickle martinis, and pickle margaritas. Enjoy live music from 2 PM until 5 PM, and take part in quirky cheese-and pickle-themed contests and events.

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May 29

TRUE LOVE: Art & Animals We Love Yappy Hour

Flat Rock, NC

TRUE LOVE: Art & Animals We Love Yappy Hour

The Gallery at Flat Rock is celebrating their anniversary and honoring founder Suzanne Camarata, who will be on hand to share details about her next creative chapter! Guests can enjoy Happy Hour refreshments and a dog-friendly “Yappy Hour” outdoors. Pet portrait commissions will be available from renowned artist Marsha Hammel. Attendees are encouraged to bring pet food, toys or supplies to support the Blue Ridge Humane Society.

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Jun 2 – Aug 30

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail

Hendersonville, NC

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail

Bring Fido, on a leash, to experience Bullington Gardens' Fairy Trail! A wonderful, imagination filled trail with fairy houses and whimsical landscapes along the way. Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding. The trail is closed on Sundays.

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Jun 7

Annual Antique & Vintage Show Downtown Hendersonville

Hendersonville, NC

Annual Antique & Vintage Show Downtown Hendersonville

Bring Fido to Main Street in downtown Hendersonville (between 1st – 6th Avenues), where you'll find a great variety of vintage, handmade, rustic, mid-century, industrial, up-cycle, collectibles, antiques, and other ware. This event is held outdoors and will be held rain or shine.

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Jun 14

Bark & Bolt Races

Hendersonville, NC

Bark & Bolt Races

This annual event welcomes both runners and walkers, two to four-legged! The 5K course is a scenic, out-and-back route that follows the Oklawaha Greenway. The 1-mile race also follows the Greenway and has one hill just before the finish. It too is on paved surfaces and both courses will have a single water station along the route. The Paw Pursuit 100 Meter Dash is the shortest race. It’s a quick sprint where dogs run alongside their owners to demonstrate their speed and agility. Dogs will be divided into three weight classes: Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight.

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Jul 12

Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Saluda, NC

Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Don't miss Saluda's Annual Coon Dog Day — a celebration for dogs and their people! Great food, live music, parade, crafts, street dance, and more. The parade starts at 11:00 AM, followed by the Every Dog's A Star Show at 12:30 PM.

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Jul 12

Every Dog's a Star Show at the Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Saluda, NC

Every Dog's a Star Show at the Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Bring your pooch for a chance to win a gift basket full of fabulous prizes for you and your furry friend, taking place during Saluda's Annual Coon Dog Day Festival! Register online, or on the day of starting at 12:00 PM at the Ella Grace Stage. Entry fees will be donated to the local humane society. There are five contests: Mirror Image Award: Look-Alike Contest with Dog & Owner, Fashionista Fido: Best Dog Costume, Top Trickster: Best Trick, Tail Wagging Ambassador: Friendliest Dog, and Rescue Champion: Best Rescue Story.

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Aug 29 – Sep 1

Labor Day Harvest Festival

Hendersonville, NC

Labor Day Harvest Festival

Kick off the harvest season with four days of family-friendly fun over Labor Day weekend, set in the heart of the mountains. Leashed dogs are invited to stroll the orchard with you, while enjoying local vendors and artisans, fresh-baked treats like apple pies and cider donuts, and a variety of kids’ activities including apple picking and cow train rides. With food trucks offering local favorites and a festive fall atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

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Sep 13

Dog Day Afternoon

Arden, NC

Dog Day Afternoon

Enjoy a tail-wagging day at Lake Julian filled with exciting dog activities, entertaining shows from Canines in the Clouds, and the chance to meet adoptable pups from local rescues. Leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun, including in contests. The event also features food trucks and a variety of pet-focused vendors offering treats, products and services for your furry friends.

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Oct 1–4

Albino Skunk Music Festival

Greer, SC

Albino Skunk Music Festival

Bring Fido to this three-day music festival! You and your pup will enjoy Bluegrass, Americana, Folk, Roots, and Rock music throughout each day. Camping is encouraged and there will be food, drink, and hydration stations. Friendly dogs allowed; clean up after them and pack water and a bowl.

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