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Dog Events in Buckhead, GA

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Buckhead. 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 Juneteenth: A Cultural Celebration

Jun 20

Juneteenth: A Cultural Celebration

Juneteenth: A Cultural Celebration

Celebrate Juneteenth with an uplifting community festival honoring Black history, heritage, culture, and freedom through live music, dance, spoken-word performances, local artisans, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Leashed dogs are welcome; leashes must be six feet or shorter, and owners are expected to clean up after their pets. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the outdoor festivities.

Pet Friendly Donuts With Dads: Father’s Day Fish-a-Thon

Jun 20–21

Donuts With Dads: Father’s Day Fish-a-Thon

Donuts With Dads: Father’s Day Fish-a-Thon

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a relaxed lakeside gathering focused on fishing, family time, live music, and simple summer fun. Please note that dogs aren't permitted to ride rental kayaks and paddleboards, but you're welcome to bring your own. Guests can enjoy free fishing for dads, complimentary donuts while supplies last, and casual lakeside dining featuring burgers, coffee, and specialty drinks.

Jun 27

Bourbon & Brisket Festival

Bourbon & Brisket Festival

Guests can enjoy a wide selection of brisket and BBQ from local vendors, along with bourbon tastings and pop-up bars, while live music and DJs keep the energy going throughout the day. Leashed dogs are welcome! The event also features food trucks, local vendors, and shopping, plus activities for all ages including a splash pad.

Jun 27

Community Walk N’ Wine

Community Walk N’ Wine

Enjoy a relaxing community walk at Conestee Nature Preserve followed by wine, food, and socializing at City Scape Winery. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the walk and then in the outdoor areas of the winery. Retractable leashes aren't permitted. This walk will be approximately 2 miles and afterwards, guests will head back to the winery to enjoy a delicious lunch. Each ticket includes the walk, lunch, and a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage.

Jun 27

Vaccination Clinic with Creekside Animal Hospital at PetSuites Cumming

Vaccination Clinic with Creekside Animal Hospital at PetSuites Cumming

Bring Fido to this event, featuring vaccination services from CreekSide Animal Hospital and adoptable dogs from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Pet Adoption & Resource Center. Visitors can meet pets looking for homes, learn about local pet resources, and enjoy special giveaways, including swag bags and pup cups for early attendees.

Jul 4

Blue Ridge Freedom 5K

Blue Ridge Freedom 5K

Leashed dogs, walkers and runners are welcome to this fundraising race in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. Sip and Play will have a doggie water station to keep furry runners hydrated and cool, and will be selling mimosas and bloody Marys to enjoy after the race. Angry Hops will also be open after the race. The most spirited runner awards will be given to the most creative red, white and blue dressed runners. Awards will be given for 1st through 3rd for overall male and female, masters male and female, and age groups in five year increments. Dogs welcome at the back of the pack and not in the registration/packet pickup line on race day.

Jul 4

Old Timers' Parade

Old Timers' Parade

This beloved Independence Day tradition dates back to the 1940s and brings the community together with antique cars, period attire, and a festive downtown atmosphere along East Main Street. Participants - including businesses, churches, and local groups - are invited to join in the parade, and a special sensory‐sensitive viewing block is available near 980 East Main Street.

Jul 11

Paws & Pours Summer Patio Party

Paws & Pours Summer Patio Party

This dog-friendly gathering offers an evening of live music, food trucks, craft beer and pet-focused fun! Guests can enjoy outdoor patio seating and meet adoptable pups, while dogs cool off at water stations and snack on specialty treats. Indoor space provides a comfortable place to escape the heat.

Weekends Jul 11–19

Sunflower Festival at Denver Downs Farm

Sunflower Festival at Denver Downs Farm

Wander through acres of vibrant sunflower fields with your leashed pup during this family-friendly farm festival featuring rare sunflower varieties, photo opportunities, live music, local food and drinks, and more than 30 attractions for all ages.

Jun 11–Jul 19

FIFA World Cup Watch Parties at Park Tavern

FIFA World Cup Watch Parties at Park Tavern

Catch all the FIFA World Cup matches with your pup on the dog-friendly patio! With multiple viewing screens, a full food menu, and beer and cocktails, this watch party series is a great spot to gather with friends and Fido and cheer on your favorite teams!

May 29–Jul 31, select

Amp’d Up Fridays

Amp’d Up Fridays

Join Mauldin's beloved summer concert series, featuring live music spanning various genres like beach, pop, rock and country, attracting attendees from across the Upstate for evenings of dancing, food and entertainment at the Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater. Bring your dancing shoes, lawn chairs, blankets, and well-behaved, leashed dogs, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable Southern night under the stars. The final night will conclude with fireworks.

Aug 1–9

Sunflowers & Selfies at Smithgall Woods State Park

Sunflowers & Selfies at Smithgall Woods State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at this beloved annual event! Guests can enjoy hayrides, games, sunflower photo ops, a photo contest and strolls through a blooming sunflower field at their own pace. Knowledgeable guides share park history along the way, and sunflowers and handcrafted artisan vases will be available for purchase. Please note that dogs aren't permitted on the hayride. Proceeds support Smithgall’s Cabin Fever campaign to restore a historic on-site log cabin. The event is weather permitting.

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.

Select dates May–Sep 2026

Gwinnett Stripers Wet Nose Wednesdays

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Stripers Wet Nose Wednesdays

Four-legged friends are invited to Bark in the Park events, where they can watch the Gwinnett Stripers take on their rivals! Dogs are free with a paid owner on The Berm. The 2026 dates include May 20, June 3 & 17, July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19, and September 2.

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.

Oct 10–11

Fall Arts in the Park

Fall Arts in the Park

This popular fall arts festival welcomes leashed dogs as you browse a wide range of handmade works from talented local and regional artisans, featuring everything from pottery and woodwork to glass, metal, and fine art. There will also be food vendors on site.

Oct 17

Garland Mountain Trail Run

Garland Mountain Trail Run

Runners and their pups will take on wide, easy-to-navigate trails featuring rolling, flowy terrain for the first three miles, followed by a one-mile climb back to the finish. Traditional leashes and canicross setups are welcome, but please note flexi-leashes or face collars are not permitted. Fido can join the 4-mile dog-friendly race, or watch from the sidelines as the regular 4-mile race begins 30 minutes later.

Oct 23–24

Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival

Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival

Bring Fido to this annual event celebrating Appalachian heritage with live traditional and folk music, artisan vendors, regional food, and community spirit. The two‑day event kicks off Friday evening with performances under the stars and continues Saturday with a full slate of music and cultural experiences. Attendees can bring chairs, enjoy the scenic historic grounds, and even camp on site for a complete festival weekend.

Select Mar–Oct

Groovin' on the Green at Halcyon

Groovin' on the Green at Halcyon

Bring Fido and a lawn chair or blanket for some live music from local musicians! The venue is open container, so feel free to grab a beverage from a nearby restaurant and bring it outside to enjoy in the Village Green. Outside food and beverages aren't permitted.

Select Mar 8–Nov 8

Barks and Bites: BeltLine Doggie Crawl

Barks and Bites: BeltLine Doggie Crawl

Treat your doggie like a VIP on the only restaurant crawl for dogs! Visit two dog-friendly restaurants where your pup enjoys their own versions of human dishes (plus a fun barkarita), while you enjoy tasty bites too. Stroll the Atlanta Beltline, shop at local pet boutiques, and take home swag and giveaways. A portion of proceeds supports local animal rescues—making this the paw-fect way to treat your dog and give back.

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