Dog Events in Bean Station, TN

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

Jul 11

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. See Details

Jul 11

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. See Details

Jul 12, 2026

Collective Community Pack Walk

Hendersonville, NC

Collective Community Pack Walk Join a community dog walk with your leashed pup the second Sunday of each month! The group will take a leisurely loop around Main Street and ending back at Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique. Pup cups will be available. See Details

Select May–Jul 2026

Saturday Night Lights at TIEC

Mill Spring, NC

Saturday Night Lights at TIEC Fido is invited along with you to this signature Saturday evening 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. See Details

Jul 25

Christmas in July at The Bark

Knoxville, TN

Christmas in July at The Bark Guests can enjoy tropical-themed photo opportunities with Santa, seasonal music, cold drinks, and themed activities alongside their pups! Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation from the Angel Tree to support Adopt A Golden Knoxville. Guests must set up a pet profile before visiting and have proof of vaccines. See Details

Aug 1

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile, 100m Paw Pursuit & Bark in the Park Dog Fair

Hendersonville, NC

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile, 100m Paw Pursuit & Bark in the Park Dog Fair This annual event welcomes both runners and walkers, two to four-legged! Choose from a scenic 5K course, a 1-mile or the Paw Pursuit 100 Meter Dash (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. See Details

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. See Details

Select dates Jun–Aug

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists

Asheville, NC

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. See Details

Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

Asheville, NC

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. See Details

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. See Details

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. See Details

Aug 29

WNC Bigfoot Festival

Marion, NC

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. See Details

Apr 8–Sep 2, select home games

Waggy Wednesday with the Hub City Spartanburgers

Spartanburg, SC

Waggy Wednesday with the Hub City Spartanburgers Bring your furry friend and enjoy a night of baseball! Held on select Wednesdays throughout the season, these dog-friendly games invite fans to cheer on the Spartanburgers alongside their leashed pups. Dog owners will be required to fill out a waiver either online before the game, or on game night. Water bowls and other special treats will be available! In addition to Waggy Wednesdays, they're also hosting a cat-friendly night this year: SpartanPURRg Night will take place on Tuesday, April 7th. See Details

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

Art on the Greene

Banner Elk, NC

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. See Details

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. See Details

Sep 4–7

Labor Day Harvest Festival at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Hendersonville, NC

Labor Day Harvest Festival at Grandad's Apples N' Such Bring Fido by the farm for some fun on Labor Day weekend! Enjoy four days of festive fall fun celebrating the best of the local harvest and community. Savor fresh-picked apples, cider donuts, and baked goods, grab a bite from food trucks, and shop a variety of small businesses. There will also be live music, a corn maze, playful attractions, and activities for kids. See Details

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. See Details

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. See Details

Jun 10–Sep 17

Arbor Evenings at The North Carolina Arboretum

Asheville, NC

Arbor Evenings at The North Carolina Arboretum Set in the lush Baker Event Lawn and surrounding gardens, guests can sip beer, wine, or soft drinks from the on-site Green Gardener’s Shed, enjoy rotating food trucks, and stroll amid live performances spanning Americana, folk, jazz, bluegrass, country, pop, and more, all while basking in the glow of the golden hour. Leashed dogs are welcome and must be cleaned up after. See Details

May 7–Sep 24

Pickin' in the Park

Mineral Bluff, GA

Pickin' in the Park Weather permitting, leashed dogs are welcome each Thursday to enjoy an evening of live music with the beautiful background of the Toccoa River. Picnic tables are available, and there's a grassy lawn where visitors are welcome to set up their own blankets or lawn chairs. See Details