Dog Events in Spencer, NC

Guests and their pets are welcome to gather in the outdoor courtyard to receive a special blessing. All pets are welcome. Please ensure they're friendly and leashed/secured. Guests may also bring photos and or favorite toys for those pets who they've lost.

All dog breeds are invited to this annual event. There will be raffles, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, games, vendors, live music and more!

Let your pup socialize, play and make new pals while you connect with fellow dog lovers in the community. Enjoy a safe and friendly environment with drinking water provided to keep pets happy and hydrated. Owners must bring proof of rabies vaccination, clean up after their pet, and ensure Fido wears an appropriate collar.

This annual Wiener Dog races invite pups of all ages to compete in divisions for puppies, juniors, adults, seniors, special-needs dogs and mixed breeds. Dogs race in heats on a 25- to 35-foot track, with winners advancing to semifinals and division champions receiving awards. Dogs must be at least 4 months old. Owners may use treats or favorite toys to encourage their dogs, but cannot touch them while they're racing.

Celebrate fall Bavarian-style with Fido at this annual event! Leashed dogs are welcome, but aren't allowed on the deck or inside the lodge. This family-friendly festival offers live music, traditional Bavarian food and beer, arts and crafts vendors, and fun activities for all ages, including hayrides, bounce houses, pumpkin bowling, and water balloon tosses. Admission, parking and shuttle service are free.

This dog-friendly gala is the Humane Society of Charlotte’s signature fundraising event, bringing guests and their well-behaved pups together for an elegant evening supporting pets and the people who care for them. The event features dinner, drinks, good company and plenty of tail wags!

Celebrate a Western North Carolina tradition at this lively food festival, where Liver Mush takes center stage in tastings, recipe contests, cookoffs and even an eating contest. Enjoy live music on two stages, shop over 100 craft, food, and beverage vendors, and explore the Foothills Farmers Market. Pet lovers can head to Warren Street for the Pet Festival, featuring costume contests, parades, K9 demos, trick shows, and more, all presented by Roll Over Pets.

Leashed dogs can join a 4K rugged trail run featuring eight dog-friendly obstacles, staggered starts, vendors, prizes, and post-run snacks for people and pups. Costumes are encouraged, and proceeds support public safety working dog programs and the future North Carolina Disaster Dog Training Center.

This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser features gift card raffles, a festive photo area and family-friendly activities. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume with their dogs while enjoying the afternoon, with no costume contest planned. Birdsong Brewing will donate $1 from every pint sold, while raffle proceeds and event donations support North Meck Animal Rescue’s dogs and cats.

This spook-tacular evening invites you and your costumed pup to wander through festively decorated trunks to sniff out dog-safe treats! Highlights of the night include dog vendors, bone broth sno cones, photo ops, giveaways and more.

Put on your favorite costume and join Guilford County Animal Resources for a spooktacular trick-or-treat event where both dogs and their humans are invited to enjoy treats! This family- and pet-friendly celebration promises a fun-filled day of festive activities, making it the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your furry friends.

This dog-friendly Halloween event invites pups and their people to dress in costume, collect candy and pet treats, and shop handmade pet bandanas. Guests can enjoy dirty sodas, coffee, hot chocolate and other drinks while browsing jewelry from The Sparking Hour and learning about dog training and activities from Firefly K9.

Join fellow animal lovers for a dog-friendly walk and run benefiting the Pet Resource Center. Whether you're running, jogging, strolling, or simply enjoying the fresh air with your pup, every step helps support programs that provide pet food assistance, low-cost services, animal care, and adoptions. Bring your dog, family, or friends for a fun community event that gives back to pets in need.

Bring Fido to this annual celebration featuring live music, traditional crafts, demonstrations, food, games and activities for all ages. Visitors can explore the farm park, watch demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and enjoy seasonal entertainment throughout the festival.

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features an afternoon of spooky fun for the whole family! Highlights include games and activities in Memorial Park, downtown trick-or-treating, the famous Monster March costume parade along Main Street and a costume contest.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this beloved autumn tradition set at the scenic base of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Held over six fall weekends, the celebration blends classic farm charm with festive fun. Explore 10 acres of pumpkins, wander through a 5‑acre corn maze, and embark on hayrides to the patch. Seasonal treats like kettle corn, cider, ice cream, and local beer and wine add to the festive flavors. The event will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 4 PM until 8 PM, and Saturday and Sundays from 10 AM until 5 PM.

Get ready for a tail-wagging Halloween extravaganza with your furry best friend by your side. This dog-friendly community celebration features live music, local vendors, treats, raffles and pet costume contests. Guests can enjoy a fun-filled day with their four-legged friends while supporting the Greater Charlotte SPCA.

Pet-friendly vendors and food trucks will line the park, along with demo areas and more! Bring your dog, shop around, enjoy a craft beer in the fall sunshine and listen to live music on the Lee Myers Stage.

The whole family, including your four-legged friend, is invited to partake in this annual un-timed fun run! Registration, coffee and donuts will begin at 7:00 AM, with the race stepping off at 8:00 AM. Participants are encouraged to stick around for the post-race gathering featuring local vendors. Walkers with strollers and dogs are asked to start at the back.

Bring Fido out for a 5K run/walk, one-mile kids’ fun run, and festive costume contest with prizes! Bring non-perishable food donations to support local families. Afterwards, enjoy a post-race celebration with food, drinks, games and music. Register by Nov. 6th to secure your medal and T-shirt.