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Dog Events in Tapoco, NC

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Tapoco. 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 Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile, 100m Paw Pursuit & Bark in the Park Dog Fair

Aug 1

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile, 100m Paw Pursuit & Bark in the Park Dog Fair

Hendersonville, NC

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile, 100m Paw Pursuit & Bark in the Park Dog Fair

This annual event welcomes both runners and walkers, two to four-legged! Choose from a scenic 5K course, a 1-mile or the Paw Pursuit 100 Meter Dash (a quick sprint where dogs run alongside their owners to demonstrate their speed and agility). Dogs will be divided into three weight classes: Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight.

Pet Friendly Dog Days of Summer at Rock City

Jun 20–Aug 1

Dog Days of Summer at Rock City

Lookout Mountain, GA

Dog Days of Summer at Rock City

Celebrate summer with your pup during this dog-friendly evening event featuring scenic walks, themed photo opportunities, special treats, and appearances by local rescue organizations. Guests can explore the trails together, enjoy food and drink specials, and meet adoptable dogs while learning about area shelters. Pick up a Paws-port at the Ticket Desk and collect stamps at each visit throughout summer to receive a Rock City leash!

Aug 1

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Mills River, NC

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Celebrate Scottish heritage at a free community festival featuring sanctioned Highland Games competitions, traditional food and drinks, live music, cultural entertainment, and a variety of vendors. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside.

Aug 1

Paws & Pencils

Bring Fido along and support local students and rescue animals at this family-friendly community event featuring adoptable dogs, a school supply drive, kids' activities, photo opportunities, giveaways, refreshments, and hospital tours.

Aug 8

Paws in the Pool

Paws in the Pool

Bring Fido to splash in the pool at the end of the summer. Your pup must be a good swimmer, or you'll need to bring a dog lifejacket. Large breeds (over 40 lbs) have dibs on the pool from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. Small dogs get their chance from 11:15 AM until 12:45 PM. Your registration covers an array of treats, vendors, exciting activities and much more! The rain date with be August 9th.

2nd Sundays

Collective Community Pack Walk

Hendersonville, NC

Collective Community Pack Walk

Join a community dog walk with your leashed pup the second Sunday of each month! The group will take a leisurely loop around Main Street and ending back at Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique. Pup cups will be available.

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.

Select dates Jun–Aug

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists

Take Fido out the ballgame! Bring your furry friend to the ballpark tonight to watch Asheville Tourists twice this season: June 3rd and August 12th. Presented by Patton Avenue Pet Company. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Check their website for any last minute schedule changes.

Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

On the second Friday of each month, leashed dogs are welcome at this family-friendly summer concert series featuring live music, interactive games, and activities for kids of all ages. Guests can take part in oversized versions of favorite games such as Connect 4, Tetris, and cornhole. Attendees are encouraged to bring takeout from local restaurants and enjoy dinner outdoors while listening to the music.

Select Wednesdays, Jul–Aug

Dogs at the Diamond with the Chattanooga Lookouts

Chattanooga, TN

Dogs at the Diamond with the Chattanooga Lookouts

Take Fido out to a ball game this summer! Dog-friendly games are held on select Wednesdays throughout the season, so make sure to check the website's schedule to catch a game. Arrive early to be part of our pre-game dog parade. All pups will need a Pooch Pass to join. Dogs are permitted on the concourse and Little Debbie Berm only.

Aug 22

Annual Picklefest

Annual Picklefest

Celebrate all things pickled at this annual event that welcomes leashed dogs! Enjoy a unique lineup of pickle beers from top breweries, quirky pickle-themed vendors, games like Pickle on a String and the Gherkin Grab, plus live music. Don’t miss the pickle cotton candy, shaved ice, and the legendary Pickle Speed Eating Contest.

Aug 22

Dog Days of Summer at Barnsley Resort

Adairsville, GA

Dog Days of Summer at Barnsley Resort

Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer at Barnsley Resort with a tail-wagging day of fun for pups and their people. Capture special memories with dog portrait mini sessions at the Manor House Ruins with CM Bryson Photography ($75 per session; see event link for details). Treat your pup to specialty biscuits from Big Daddy Dog Biscuits and refreshing pupsicles and a Crew La La pop-up shop. Enjoy exciting Frisbee Disc Dog demonstrations and interactive lessons with Happy Disc Doggers in the Fugger Cabin Meadow. The festivities continue with a Yappy Hour featuring Lucky One Lemonade and live music from Scott Thompson. Make a night of it by booking a dog-friendly stay at the Barnsley Resort!

Aug 21–23

Dog Daze at Village Green Shopping Center

Dog Daze at Village Green Shopping Center

Bring Fido out for this three-day festival of canine aquatics, food, shopping, and fun, presented by Shop Farragut and the Town of Farragut in partnership with Smoky Mountain Dock Dogs and Ricki’s Pet Depot! The event features nationally-sanctioned Dock Dogs competitions, plus food trucks, pet-related vendors, shopping booths, and silent auctions benefiting local causes.

Jun 5–Aug 29, closed

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail

Hendersonville, NC

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail

Bring Fido, on a leash, to experience Bullington Gardens' Fairy Trail! A wonderful, imagination filled trail with fairy houses and whimsical landscapes along the way. Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding. The trail is closed on Sundays.

Select dates May–Sep

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.

Apr 15–Sep 2, select

Rome Emperors Tail Waggin’ Wednesdays

Rome Emperors Tail Waggin’ Wednesdays

Baseball fans and their canine companions are invited to enjoy a dog-friendly evening at the ballpark each Wednesday home game throughout the season! Dogs must remain leashed, be well-behaved, and stay under their owner's control at all times.

Sep 12

Annual Renaissance Festival

Mills River, NC

Annual Renaissance Festival

Bring Fido out for a full day of medieval fun with Warriors of Ash showcasing full-contact combat in a tri-blade bracketed tournament. Enjoy live music, a dusk fire-spinning show, and interactive activities, and meeting the King & Queen. Browse 40+ unique vendors, from glass blowing to fairy hair, and feast on turkey legs and classic fair food. Dogs are welcome inside and outside.

Sep 12

Jump Off Rock Concert

Laurel Park, NC

Jump Off Rock Concert

Bring Fido along with a picnic, chair, blanket, and even a cooler (beer and wine are permitted) to this outdoor concert! The rain date is September 13th.

Mar 2–Sep 13

Jurassic Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge, TN

Jurassic Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge

This free, walk-through exhibit features 20+ massive, animatronic dinosaurs that move, roar, and interact with visitors. Guests can stroll among towering prehistoric creatures, snap dino-themed photos, and even enjoy a unique Island Fountain Show enhanced by the presence of a giant 23-foot-tall Brachiosaurus and its “baby.” While the event is designed to be family-friendly, visitors are advised that the realistic dinosaur animations and sounds may be intense for some pets.

Sep 12–13

Upper Cumberland Apple Festival

Upper Cumberland Apple Festival

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual festival featuring over 100 vendors! Guests can enjoy live music, 15+ food trucks, and a variety of apple-themed treats like pies, cider, and snacks. The festival also offers vendors with handmade goods, vintage items, art, jewelry and clothing.

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