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Dog Events in Baxter, KY

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Baxter. 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 Dock Dogs Signature Summer Splash

Jul 24–26

Dock Dogs Signature Summer Splash

Dock Dogs Signature Summer Splash

Energetic and athletic dogs return for this exciting annual event, featuring three days of competitions to see which pups can leap the furthest and highest into a large pool set up outdoors. Open to the public, spectators can enjoy the action-packed fun free of charge.

Pet Friendly Monster Mash Splash

Jul 26

Monster Mash Splash

Monster Mash Splash

Celebrate Halloween in July with your pup at this dog-friendly event featuring costumes, splash pools for pups, vendors, treats, activities, and concessions for dogs and their people. Guests are encouraged to dress up their dogs for a summer-themed Halloween celebration while enjoying activities, shopping, and time with fellow animal lovers.

Aug 1

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Mills River, NC

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Celebrate Scottish heritage at a free community festival featuring sanctioned Highland Games competitions, traditional food and drinks, live music, cultural entertainment, and a variety of vendors. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside.

Aug 8

Paws in the Pool

Paws in the Pool

Bring Fido to splash in the pool at the end of the summer. Your pup must be a good swimmer, or you'll need to bring a dog lifejacket. Large breeds (over 40 lbs) have dibs on the pool from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. Small dogs get their chance from 11:15 AM until 12:45 PM. Your registration covers an array of treats, vendors, exciting activities and much more! The rain date with be August 9th.

Aug 8–9

Sourwood Festival

Black Mountain, NC

Sourwood Festival

This annual summer celebration kicks off the sourwood honey-selling season, sourced from the native sourwood tree in the Southern Appalachian region. The festival offers a vibrant collection of bees and locally-produced sourwood honey, featuring over 150 vendors, festival delicacies, and live music. While the festival is dog friendly, please be mindful of tentative warm temperatures and hot pavement if planning to bring Fido.

Select dates Jun–Aug

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists

Take Fido out the ballgame! Bring your furry friend to the ballpark tonight to watch Asheville Tourists twice this season: June 3rd and August 12th. Presented by Patton Avenue Pet Company. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Check their website for any last minute schedule changes.

Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

On the second Friday of each month, leashed dogs are welcome at this family-friendly summer concert series featuring live music, interactive games, and activities for kids of all ages. Guests can take part in oversized versions of favorite games such as Connect 4, Tetris, and cornhole. Attendees are encouraged to bring takeout from local restaurants and enjoy dinner outdoors while listening to the music.

Aug 14–15

Meet the Mountains Festival

Johnson City, TN

Meet the Mountains Festival

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual festival that highlights the region’s world-class recreational opportunities. Pets must be kept on a non-retractable leashes no longer than 4'. Female animals in heat won't be permitted. The event features three immersive zones (Air, Water and Earth) where attendees can try activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, fly casting, mountain biking, rock climbing walls, and more, all designed to introduce people to Northeast Tennessee’s outdoor assets and inspire healthy, active lifestyles.

Select dates Apr 24–Aug 19

Bark in the Park with the Lexington Legends

Bark in the Park with the Lexington Legends

Bring Fido to enjoy a Legends baseball game! Dog-friendly games are held on select dates throughout the season, so make sure to check the website's schedule to catch a game. Special game tickets can be purchased online in advance.

Aug 21–23

Dog Daze at Village Green Shopping Center

Dog Daze at Village Green Shopping Center

Bring Fido out for this three-day festival of canine aquatics, food, shopping, and fun, presented by Shop Farragut and the Town of Farragut in partnership with Smoky Mountain Dock Dogs and Ricki’s Pet Depot! The event features nationally-sanctioned Dock Dogs competitions, plus food trucks, pet-related vendors, shopping booths, and silent auctions benefiting local causes.

Aug 23

Brews for Rescues

Brews for Rescues

West Sixth Brewing is hosting a yappy hour to benefit Lexington Humane Society! You'll get to meet adoptable pups, meet Brewtus in the kissing booth, and enjoy live music, vendor booths, and animal-themed trivia. Leashed pups are welcome outside!

Aug 26

Yappy Hour at Coldstream Park

Yappy Hour at Coldstream Park

You and Fido are invited to join the Lexington Parks Department for an evening event filled with fun and exercise! The gathering will include food trucks, live music, cold beer, frozen treats, and a variety of dog-related vendors.

Select Jul 17–Aug 28

East End Evenings

East End Evenings

Head over to this monthly event with your leashed pup to listen to music in the park. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring picnics, lawn chairs, or cozy blankets for a comfortable evening of live R&B, soul, funk and dance music. Food, beverage and craft vendors will be available, and concerts will be held on the snowmobile stage.

Jun 5–Aug 29, closed

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.

Aug 29

WNC Bigfoot Festival

WNC Bigfoot Festival

Leashed dogs are welcome at this quirky, family‑friendly celebration that embraces the legend of Bigfoot with a mix of fun, entertainment, and local culture. Attendees can enjoy live music, food vendors, craft and merchandise booths, games, and activities for all ages. The festival also features unique Bigfoot‑themed attractions and contests.

May 23–24, Jun 6–7, Jul 4–5, Aug 1–2, Sep 5–6

Art on the Greene

Art on the Greene

On the first weekend each month, this popular outdoor art show welcomes leashed dogs and brings together a curated selection of local and regional artisans showcasing high-quality, handmade works across a wide range of mediums, including pottery, woodwork, glass, metal, and painting. Guests can browse one-of-a-kind pieces, from fine art to functional crafts, while enjoying food vendors and a relaxed, walkable setting surrounded by shops and restaurants.

Sep 4–7

Labor Day Weekend at 4 Paws Kingdom

Rutherfordton, NC

Labor Day Weekend at 4 Paws Kingdom

Wrap up summer with a laid-back Labor Day camping weekend filled with great food, outdoor fun and live music. Enjoy food truck favorites, creative paint-and-lick activities for pups, Yappy Hour socials, professional canine photography, doggy ice cream, and exciting lure coursing. You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Sep 12

Annual Renaissance Festival

Mills River, NC

Annual Renaissance Festival

Bring Fido out for a full day of medieval fun with Warriors of Ash showcasing full-contact combat in a tri-blade bracketed tournament. Enjoy live music, a dusk fire-spinning show, and interactive activities, and meeting the King & Queen. Browse 40+ unique vendors, from glass blowing to fairy hair, and feast on turkey legs and classic fair food. Dogs are welcome inside and outside.

Mar 2–Sep 13

Jurassic Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge, TN

Jurassic Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge

This free, walk-through exhibit features 20+ massive, animatronic dinosaurs that move, roar, and interact with visitors. Guests can stroll among towering prehistoric creatures, snap dino-themed photos, and even enjoy a unique Island Fountain Show enhanced by the presence of a giant 23-foot-tall Brachiosaurus and its “baby.” While the event is designed to be family-friendly, visitors are advised that the realistic dinosaur animations and sounds may be intense for some pets.

Sep 11–13

Best of the Bluegrass – Festival of the Horse

Best of the Bluegrass – Festival of the Horse

Leashed dogs are welcome at this three‑day festival in Downtown Georgetown celebrating Bluegrass heritage with live music, vendors, food, and horse-related events. On Sunday, there will be a Blessing of the Pets ceremony and a Pet Parade!

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