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Dog Events in Great Falls, SC

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Great Falls. 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 Saturday Night Lights at TIEC

Select May–Jul

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.

Pet Friendly Wag Fest for a Cause

Jul 18

Wag Fest for a Cause

Huntersville, NC

Wag Fest for a Cause

Enjoy an afternoon filled with local vendors, dog games and activities, music, frozen dog treats, pup cups, giveaways, raffle prizes, photo-worthy moments, and professional pet photography. Every raffle ticket purchased helps support Sloan & Finn Animal Rescue and the dogs in its care. Registration is only required for attendees bringing a dog. All attending dogs must be friendly and comfortable around people and other dogs.

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 8

Jeeps on the Farm - Denton FarmPark Jeep Fest

Jeeps on the Farm - Denton FarmPark Jeep Fest

Jeep owners and fans come together for a full day of automotive fun! Leashed dogs are welcome at this Jeep show with local and national vendors offering parts and accessories, food trucks on site, live music, an obstacle course in “The Pit,” and train rides on the park’s Handy Dandy Railroad.

Aug 21–22

Bug’n at the Farmpark

Bug’n at the Farmpark

This Volkswagen Bug enthusiast show brings together owners and fans of the iconic VW Beetle for a weekend of fun. Leashed dogs are welcome. The event features a display of show cars, live music, food vendors, merchandise and automotive vendors, and opportunities for camping on the FarmPark grounds.

Select home games Jul–Aug

Dog Days of Summer with the Columbia Fireflies

Dog Days of Summer with the Columbia Fireflies

Take Fido out to the ballgame! Dog-friendly games are held on select Wednesday home games throughout the season, so make sure to check the website's schedule to catch a game. Bringing Fido along is free, but all dogs must sit in the Berm. You must also bring a completed Dog Days of Summer Waiver with you to the game, which can be found on their website.

Aug 29

WNC Bigfoot Festival

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.

Apr 14–Sep 1

Hickory Crawdads Dollar Dog Tuesday

Hickory Crawdads Dollar Dog Tuesday

Enjoy a Bark in the Park event with Fido at Hickory Crawdads home games! During these games vistiors can enjoy hot dogs for $1. The dates for 2026 include April 14, May 5 & 19, June 2, 16 & 23, July 21, August 4 & 18, and September 1.

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.

Sep 5–6

Labor Day Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Labor Day Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Celebrate the holiday weekend outdoors with Fido at a lively outdoor festival featuring trail races through scenic wooded terrain, a variety of all-level yoga sessions, and ongoing recreational activities. Guests can enjoy live music performances alongside opportunities to stay active and unwind in a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere centered on nature and adventure.

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.

Select dates Apr–Sep

Bark in the Ballpark with the Charlotte Knights

Bark in the Ballpark with the Charlotte Knights

Take Fido out to the ballgame! Dog-friendly games are held on select dates throughout the season, so make sure to check the website's schedule to catch a game. Canines are welcome on the main concourse, all field box seats, all outfield seats, and the outfield berm. Pups aren't permitted in the following areas: Home Run Porch, First Base or Third Base Party Terrace, Club 93, the Luxury Lounge, Suites or the Budweiser Home Plate Club. Water bowls will be located throughout the stadium. All dogs must be current on their vaccinations and leashed at all times.

Sep 12

Waggin’ At The Waterpark Discovery Island

Simpsonville, SC

Waggin’ At The Waterpark Discovery Island

Bring Fido out for a fun-filled day of swimming! Online registration is required BEFORE the event. There will be no day-of registrations. Large dogs (41+ lbs) can swim during the first session from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM; medium dogs (21-40 lbs) are welcome to the second session from 10:45 AM until 12:15 PM, and the third session welcomes small dogs (20 lbs & under) and senior dogs from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM. Dogs must be 3 months old and completed their first round of vaccines. Proof of vaccinations is also required.

Apr 21–Sep 13

High Point Rockers Baseball

High Point Rockers Baseball

You don't have to wait for a special Dog Night to Bring Fido out to the ballgame! Dogs are welcome at any home game throughout the season at this bark in the park-style gathering. Check their website for this year's schedule. Then, just stop by Guest Services to register your dog and enjoy the game together!

Sep 19

Dog Day at the Pool

Statesville, NC

Dog Day at the Pool

Dogs are welcome to come swim at the pool for its last day of the season! There will be separate time slots to choose from based on your pup's size upon registration. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required and there's a limit of two dogs per handler. Handlers must be at least 18 years of age. Drinking water will be provided for the pups. Please note that humans are not permitted in the pool.

Sep 17–19

Carolina Pickers Antique & Auto Festival

Carolina Pickers Antique & Auto Festival

Leashed dogs are welcome at this beloved gathering of antique and vintage enthusiasts, featuring hundreds of vendors offering everything from primitives and industrial salvage to classic advertising signs, vintage furniture, bottles, bicycles, auto parts, and more. Held in both spring and fall, the festival includes live music, train rides on the Handy Dandy Railroad, a live auction, food vendors, and a lively marketplace atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family.

Sep 19

Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon

Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon

This family-friendly fundraising event invites animal lovers of all ages to walk alongside their own dogs, friends, family, or fellow supporters while raising money to help homeless animals in need. Participants will collect pledges and donations to support the dogs and cats of Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary. Funds raised will help provide veterinary care, food, shelter, spay and neuter services, enrichment, and lifelong care for animals awaiting adoption. Enjoy a morning filled with walking, community spirit, contests, team competitions, prizes, and opportunities to meet some of our adoptable animals.

Sep 30–Oct 3

Albino Skunk Music Festival

Albino Skunk Music Festival

Bring Fido to this four-day music festival! You and your pup will enjoy Bluegrass, Americana, Folk, Roots, and Rock music throughout each day. Camping is encouraged and there will be food, drink, and hydration stations. Friendly dogs allowed; clean up after them and pack water and a bowl.

Oct 2–4

Barktoberfest Weekend at 4 Paws Kingdom

Rutherfordton, NC

Barktoberfest Weekend at 4 Paws Kingdom

Prost to fall fun at Barktoberfest, a dog-friendly camping weekend packed with festive flavors, live music and doggie fun. Enjoy gourmet food truck fare, creative paint-and-lick activities, Yappy Hour socials, doggy ice cream, and high-energy lure coursing for pups. Join the beer swap to discover new brews, savor a German-inspired dinner, and rock out to live classic rock. You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Oct 10

Dog Day at the Park

Statesville, NC

Dog Day at the Park

Let your pup socialize, play and make new pals while you connect with fellow dog lovers in the community. Enjoy a safe and friendly environment with drinking water provided to keep pets happy and hydrated. Owners must bring proof of rabies vaccination, clean up after their pet, and ensure Fido wears an appropriate collar.

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