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Dog Events in Defiance, OH

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Defiance. 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 FamilienFest & Wienerdog Nationals

Jun 13

FamilienFest & Wienerdog Nationals

FamilienFest & Wienerdog Nationals

GermanFest’s FamilienFest is a family- and pet-friendly festival featuring a full day of entertainment, games, performances, and interactive activities for all ages. and proudly includes the Wienerdog Nationals Dachshund race! Guests can explore a market with local vendors, enjoy food and drinks, and take part in free programming designed for families.

Pet Friendly Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit's Pawfest

Jun 13

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit's Pawfest

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit's Pawfest

This outdoor festival is packed with interactive activities designed for pups and their people to enjoy together. Guests can look forward to fun games like agility challenges, tennis ball bobbing, and free pup treats, along with plenty of space for dogs to socialize and play. The event also features food and beverage options available for purchase and brings together local partners and city groups.

Jun 13

Wag Pride

Celebrate community, inclusion, and self-expression at this Pride-themed gathering featuring shopping, entertainment, and dog-friendly fun. The daytime festivities include a vendor market showcasing LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses, themed treats for pups, specialty cocktails, and colorful salon services such as Pride-inspired pawdicures. In the evening, the celebration continues with a lively drag performance featuring local entertainers, music, and high-energy performances in a welcoming, festive atmosphere.

Jun 13

Midwest Wiener Fest

Midwest Wiener Fest

Celebrate all things dachshund at a lively fundraiser featuring shopping, music, food, and activities for dog lovers. Browse vendors, enjoy raffles, and dance to live DJ sets while supporting rescue efforts. Small, well-socialized dogs are welcome; large breeds are asked to stay home. Dogs must remain leashed unless in marked areas, and owners are responsible for their pets at all times.

Jun 13

Dads & Dogs Day

Dads & Dogs Day

Well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome to join their owners at this laid-back community market celebrating dads and their dogs with food, music, and local vendors. Enjoy pet-themed shopping, food trucks, and live entertainment while meeting adoptable dogs from a local rescue organization.

Jun 27

DeKalb County Pride Festival

DeKalb County Pride Festival

Two- and four-legged friends are welcome to celebrate community, joy, and self-expression at this fest! Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, colorful festivities, and activities for all ages.

Jun 27

Decatur Pride

Enjoy a vibrant afternoon in downtown Decatur with local vendors, community resources, and food and drinks for purchase. Families can take part in kid-friendly activities, while all guests can enjoy an exciting drag show, music and dancing with a live DJ. Celebrate, connect and show your pride—bring your furry friend along for the fun!

Jul 4

Independence Day Celebration at Belgian Horse Winery

Independence Day Celebration at Belgian Horse Winery

Celebrate Independence Day at a lively winery gathering featuring live music, food trucks, vendors, and a fireworks finale. Guests can enjoy an afternoon and evening of entertainment with local performers, seasonal treats, and a festive outdoor atmosphere. Pets are welcome to join their owners on leash while enjoying the celebration, provided they are well-behaved and supervised throughout the event.

Jul 19

Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon

A free dog-friendly community event invites pet lovers and their pups to enjoy an afternoon of shopping, activities, and entertainment. Guests can browse vendor booths featuring pet products and services such as treats, grooming, accessories, jewelry, and leashes, while also meeting adoptable pets from local rescue groups. The event includes lure coursing activities, food vendors, photo opportunities, and access to a local dog park for non-members who provide required pet records.

Jul 24–25

Fort Wayne Pride

Fort Wayne Pride

The two-day festival offers live entertainment, a vendor market, a nonprofit resource fair, food and drinks, a beer tent, KidSpace, tournaments, and a Pride March on Saturday at 2 PM. With expanded grounds including two entertainment stages, the event provides more space for attendees. It's smoke-free, ASL-interpreted, wheelchair accessible and pets are welcome to join in the celebration.

Jul 25

Blue Buffalo 5K

Centerville, IN

Blue Buffalo 5K

Join a fun community 5K, where participants can walk, run, or jog in a relaxed outdoor setting. Pets are welcome to accompany their owners for a shared day of activity and support for animals in need. Early registrants may receive event shirts while supplies last, with check-in and pickup available at 8 AM the day of the race.

Select home games Jun 8–Jul 27

Dog Days with the Battle Creek Battle Jacks

Battle Creek, MI

Dog Days with the Battle Creek Battle Jacks

Fans are invited to bring their pups for a fun-filled evening of baseball! Dog-friendly games are held on select dates throughout the season, so make sure to check the website's schedule to catch a game. A special ticket package includes admission for one dog, a Battle Jacks bandana, and one hot dog voucher.

Aug 1

St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Highland Games

St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Highland Games

Leashed dogs are welcome during the Saturday events only at this annual festival. Enjoy live entertainment, a pipe band competition, a heavy athletic competition, a dance competition and a parade of clans. Let your furry friend explore the Wee Bairns Area while you shop for Celtic crafts and indulge in Scottish and other tasty treats. Please note that dogs aren't permitted at the Ceilidh.

Aug 22

Bark Bash

West Jefferson, OH

This outdoor festival invites pet owners and their pups to enjoy a full day of recreation, entertainment, and interactive activities! Guests can try stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, create custom tie-dye bandanas, explore pet-focused vendors and community organizations, and enjoy live canine demonstrations and performances. The event also features hiking opportunities, an off-leash dog beach, cooling stations for pets, and more!

Aug 25

Soggy Doggy

Bring Fido out to splash in the lake with other pups while enjoying other activities on the beach. Typically, dogs aren't permitted at the beach, but on this special occasion, you can bring your pup out to swim, play fetch and socialize with with all their canine friends! Pre-registration is required along with record of vaccinations.

Apr 8–Aug 26

Fort Wayne TinCaps Paws & Claws

Fort Wayne TinCaps Paws & Claws

Leashed pets are invited to join their owners for Wednesday TinCaps home games. A special "Paw Pass" ticket option will be available for one person plus one pet in the lawn area. There will also be discounted White Claws for owners to enjoy while watching the ball game.

Aug 28–30

Novi Taco Fest

Celebrate Mexican-American culture with your leashed pup at a lively festival featuring more than 30 taco trucks, artisan vendors, live music, Mexican dance performances, Lucha Libre wrestling, family-friendly games, and interactive contests. The event also includes a Cutest Dog Contest! Guests can sample a wide variety of tacos, chips, salsa, and margaritas while enjoying nonstop entertainment and shopping.

Apr 30–Sep 3

PuppyPalooza

Fans are invited to bring their dogs to PuppyPalooza, a Bark in the Park–style event, as the Clippers face off against the Durham Bulls. To participate, guests must complete the order form and waiver in advance. Early arrival is recommended for check-in.

May 22–Sep 7

Summer Sounds at The Mall at Partridge Creek

Clinton Township, MI

Summer Sounds at The Mall at Partridge Creek

Leashed dogs are welcome with you each weekend to enjoy free live music in Center Court. Guests are invited to bring folding camp chairs or low-to-ground chairs. Dogs must be on a max 6' leash at all times, and retractable leashes aren't permitted. Outside food and drinks aren't permitted. All shows are weather permitting. Showtimes vary by day.

Sep 12

Muncie Pride

Pride returns to Canan Commons for an afternoon of love, laughter, and community, celebrating diversity and inclusion. Attendees can enjoy live music, fabulous drag performances, local food trucks, sweet treats, vendors, family-friendly activities and colorful photo opportunities. Pets are welcome to join in the fun.

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