Dog Events in Fulks Run, VA

This outdoor museum experience was created just for dogs and their humans! Held behind the Museum on Norfolk Avenue, the event will feature prints from the Museum’s permanent collection, playful photo ops, and vendors celebrating canine creativity and curiosity. With a mix of art, culture, and tail-wagging fun, it's a must-attend day for dog lovers.

Celebrate the start with your leashed pup at this Oktoberfest-inspired event featuring fall beer releases, bratwurst and pretzel specials, lawn games, live entertainment, a stein holding competition, a flannel contest, fall merch, and goat feeding.

Bring Fido to this annual event at the fairgrounds! There will be food concessions, adult beverages, live music, a pie eating contest, kid's inflatables, pony rides, a classic car show, and pet-friendly activities like a costume contest and canine obstacle courses. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after.

This annual festival for Richmond Animal League features pet-centric vendors, a pet parade, adoptable animals from local rescues, interactive activities, contests, and treats for both dogs and humans. Guests are welcome to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to relax on the grass.

Grab your canine best friend for this dog-centric Oktoberfest event! There will be live music, a Weenie Dog Race, pretzel eating contest, beer steins and more. Annual and monthly memberships, as well as daily passes are available for entry.

A community 5K hosted by the Martinsburg High School Band Boosters that features a scenic course from Cobourn Field onto the Frog Hollow Trail, and back. The morning also includes a Kids Pup Run, and supports the school’s music program with a fun, family, and dog-focused theme.

A free, family- and dog-friendly festival celebrating outdoor recreation with a wide range of interactive activities and experiences. Attendees can enjoy adventure demos like fishing and archery, explore a pop-up market and vendor booths, and take part in hands-on fun including a kids zone and touch-a-truck. The event also features live entertainment, food options, and opportunities to connect with local organizations, all while promoting an active lifestyle and appreciation for nature.

Bring your dog for a fun 5K run, walk, or canicross event on a challenging off-road course. Dogs must remain on non-retractable leashes. Participants can compete in dog-friendly, human-only, or canicross divisions, with prizes awarded to top finishers.

This annual event features a dog fashion contest with the grand prize winner taking home a Maytag Pet Pro washer and dryer! Guests can also enjoy hot dogs, prizes and discounts while meeting adoptable dogs from Rescue Me WV.

This dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration features live music, traditional German fare and plenty of festive fun. Guests can enjoy brats, currywurst, weisswurst and more while sipping from limited-edition Oktoberfest steins. Festive attire is encouraged, with a $50 gift card awarded to one lederhosen- or dirndl-wearing guest.

Grab your sneakers and Fido's leash to join the race or enjoy the festival hosted by Veterinary Rehabilitation Services of Virginia and Harness Canicular, LLC. The event features The Dog House Biergarten, food trucks, live music, and a vendor village showcasing local artisans and dog-related products.

Spend a perfect autumn evening with your pup by enjoying live music, delicious food, wine tastings, and scenic sunset views. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket for the lawn or lawn chairs. There will be a food truck on site and guests are also welcome to bring a picnic.

Celebrate the season and harvest with Fido at this annual party, featuring live music all day and food trucks. Leashed dogs are welcome both inside and outside!

This guided wine hike invites guests 21+ and their leashed dogs to explore scenic vineyard trails while enjoying curated wine tastings at stops throughout the property. The hike is moderate+ and takes approximately one hour. Hiking or tennis shoes are required. Please bring water along for you and your pup.

Wander through downtown Roanoke with Fido for three days and try your hand at endless outdoor activities. Test drive a bike, demo a stand-up paddleboard, learn to fly cast, join a race, and sample craft beer all in one afternoon. Not all activities are dog friendly, so be sure to double-check before participating.

Bring Fido to compete in a tail-wagging Doggy Costume Contest at the car show! This fun-filled event will feature prizes and goodies for both pups and their people. Matching pet-and-owner costume sets are highly encouraged!

Enjoy a classic fall day with Fido at this festival featuring seasonal beer releases, local vendors, pumpkin decorating, costume contests, family activities, caramel apples, hay bale displays, and more. A dog costume contest adds extra excitement for four-legged guests!

Kids and leashed dogs are welcome to take a stroll with a group around town.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this community celebration honoring a historic soda brand with live music, local vendors, food trucks, family activities, and a kids area, along with complimentary product samples, limited-edition shirts, and other giveaways while supplies last.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the general admission area of live music concerts and festivals throughout the summer in a unique setting by the Roanoke River at the base of Mill Mountain. Food and beverages are cash only and there's an ATM on site. Bring your own lawn chair and blankets or rent a chair at the event. All events are rain or shine and subject to change. See website for a complete listing.