Dog Events in Columbus, NC

Bring Fido to the winery for a day of fun and exercise! You and your pup are encouraged to dress up in a costume during the run for a chance at prizes. A glass of wine (for adults 21+), medals, snacks, water and goodie bags are included for all participants.

Come costumed with your pup to this spooktacular night with Steve Weams and The Ghouls, playing crowd favorites and Halloween-themed tunes! Enjoy specialty cocktails, compete in a costume contest for prizes, and dance the night away in your best spooky attire.

Community organizations and local businesses line Main Street with treat booths, some with dog treats(!), while a DJ-hosted Monster Mash dance party takes place with a spirited costume contest with categories for pets, children and adults.

This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser benefits Blue Ridge Humane Society and Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue. The event features an adoptable pet meet-and-greet, a pet costume contest, raffle prizes, food from The Outpost and a silent disco for guests to enjoy. Attendees can dress up their pets and support local animal rescue organizations while celebrating Halloween.

Celebrate fall with Fido at this family-friendly event featuring seasonal activities, live music, local vendors, food and equestrian entertainment. Guests can enjoy a festive day at the venue while taking in the sights and sounds of the fall season.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features pet costume and trick contests, with prizes for the most creative participants. Guests can also take part in a passport crawl, visiting participating businesses to collect stamps, stickers and punches for a chance to win additional prizes.

Dress up your dog and bring them to the catwalk! There'll be prizes for the best-dressed pets, and don’t forget to grab a bite and a cocktail on the patio. Be sure to call and sign up to get on the list. There's a $10 pre-paid entry fee, which will go to support the Stone Soup Dog Park.

Celebrate Halloween with your dog at a festive gathering featuring a dog costume contest with prizes in categories such as Funniest Costume, Best Homemade Costume, and Best Dog and Human Duo. Decorate a pumpkin-shaped dog cookie with dog-safe icing, snap photos at a Halloween selfie spot, and shop handmade seasonal treats. Nail trims are available for an additional fee.

Get spooky with your pups at this Halloween camping weekend packed with festive fun. Enjoy gourmet food trucks, Yappy Hour socials, creative paint-and-lick activities, canine photography, doggy ice cream, and high-energy lure coursing. Dress up for costume and site decorating contests, go Bark-or-Treating around the campground, and cap it all off with live rock-and-roll music! You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this anniversary celebration that will feature raffles, door prizes, local vendors and rescues, games and activities, tours of the facility, and treats for humans and pups. Please ensure Fido is up-to-date on vaccinations before attending.

This dog-friendly Oktoberfest-style event features local pet vendors, a stein-holding contest, a best-dressed lederhosen contest, plus German-inspired food and beer. Guests can enjoy festive activities while supporting Blue Ridge Humane Society.

Take a trot with Fido on Thanksgiving Day through the charming downtown streets! Open to runners, walkers, and even costumed participants and pets. Registration includes a long-sleeve Turkey Trot tee, goody bag, and awards for fastest runners, best costume, and best pet costume.

Festively dressed pups march from the new Swamp Rabbit Animal Hospital down the trail to Main Street. The fun wraps up at the Gazebo, where Best Dressed judging begins at 5:45 PM with prizes and treats for all participating pets. Enjoy a cheerful, tail-wagging holiday stroll full of adorable outfits, great photo moments, and plenty of community spirit. The event takes place during the Holiday Hop & Christmas Market!

Take a stroll with Fido among festive lights and shop with local artisans, enjoy treats and food from nearby shops, and soak up holiday cheer with family and friends. Don't miss the Jingle Paws Parade at 5 PM that begins at Swamp Rabbit Animal Hospital!

Gather with friends, family and furry companions for festive meals, cozy socials, and plenty of dog-friendly fun. Enjoy food trucks, paint-and-lick activities, lure coursing, a campground turkey trot, canine photography, themed Yappy Hours, and special holiday dinners. You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Bring Fido out to celebrate the start of the holiday season! There will be hot cocoa, apple cider and cookies.

Take a stroll with Fido through historic downtown Hendersonville to see an assortment of holiday-themed windows, entertainment like strolling carolers and twinkling holiday lights! Some shops are dog friendly, but be sure to ask first before entering.

On November 21st and December 5th, bundle up and come on out for coffee, produce, meat, eggs, live music, hot food, and plenty of handmade artisan crafts, including unique gifts and holiday decorations! There will be over 40 vendors on site for your shopping pleasure, plus live music and kids' activities. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual holiday event, featuring floats from local businesses and organizations lit up with holiday lights, marching bands, and capped off by a visit from Santa.

Bring Fido and get ready for the holidays at this German-inspired Christmas market. Complete some holiday shopping from local vendors, drink some Glühwein, listen to live music, and get in the holiday spirit!