Dog Events in Wawaka, IN

This Paws for HOPE Dog Fun Show Fundraiser, hosted by Ribbon of Hope, invites 50 registered pups to compete for "Best of" awards. Enjoy vendors with pet products, training tips, a photo booth, food and a special talk on support dogs. Spectators are welcome free; owners must pre-register their dog and present proof of current vaccinations. For the safety of all involved, no "walk ons" will be permitted on the day of the event.

Bring your leashed pup to this annual event, featuring pet-centric activities, vendors, food trucks and more! A pooch parade will occur at 2:00 PM, with prizes awarded to category winners. Please visit their website for a full list of vendors and recommendations on what to bring as a donation.

This dog-friendly fall festival features pet-related vendors, food and beer vendors, live music, a canine agility course, adoptable pets and pet costume contests. Guests can also enjoy complimentary pet portraits, caricature and airbrush artists, family-friendly carnival games and a unique 50/50 Fetch benefiting the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

This dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration features Corgi and Wiener dog races, a stein holding competition, live music and prizes. Guests can also enjoy a separately ticketed Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest featuring samples from local and regional breweries, distilleries and wineries. Grab your pup, dress in festive attire and enjoy a lively day of racing, music and fun. Register in advance via their app for a smooth entry! Proof of vaccines are required to enter (rabies, distemper combo, and bordetella).

Bring Fido for a fun day celebrating fall! Enjoy a flea market, food vendors, car show, beer garden and much more.

Prepare yourself and your leashed pup for a chillingly good time as downtown Lafayette transforms into a Halloween spooktacular festival. Enter the realm of ghoulish storefronts and encounter eerie costumed characters. Travel down the historic streets for a bone-chilling trick-or-treat and become bewitched in spine-tingling activities with Fido by your side!

Bring Fido out for a night of spooky fun! Dress up for the costume contest, with categories like funniest, most creative and scariest. Don’t forget to bring dog treats to share! Enjoy festive spooky drink specials for the adults, including Witches Brew and Boozy Apple Cider. Register in advance via their app for a smooth entry! Proof of vaccines is required to enter (rabies, distemper combo, and Bordetella).

Marion Animal Care and Control will be offering a vaccine clinic once a quarter (currently scheduled for January 30th, April 24th, July 24th, and October 30th), including DAPP vaccines for dogs (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) and HCP vaccines for cats (Calicivirus, Herpesvirus, Panleukopenia). Low-cost services include $10 microchips, $5 dewormer and $8 flea treatment. Please note that rabies vaccines will not be available at this clinic. All animals must arrive on a leash or in a secure carrier.

All ghosts and goblins are welcome at this trunk-or-treat event. Everyone is welcome to dress up in costume, including your furry friends.

Bring your leashed pup for a morning walk through Fernwood’s gardens and nature trails. On select Saturdays, members and visitors can explore designated areas together and enjoy time outdoors with their dogs. Members receive early entry at 9 AM with free admission for both humans and dogs; general visitors can join from 10 AM with standard admission and a small fee per dog. To keep the experience safe and enjoyable for all guests, dogs must be supervised, vaccinated, and kept on established paths, with certain areas of the garden remaining dog‑free. Dog must exit the grounds by 11:00 AM as they're not allowed in the garden outside designated dog-walking hours. Check their website for Dog Days schedule!

On the final Sunday of their fall season, Deep Roots Produce allows dogs to visit the corn maze! Please note that all pups must be leashed and well behaved. Owners must pick up after their dogs. Dogs aren't permitted inside the market barn due to food safety regulations, so please plan accordingly.

Celebrate the holiday season with a pet-friendly Santa photo event featuring digital pictures with Santa, a bake sale, raffles, and holiday shopping. Guests can capture festive memories, browse handmade blankets and candles, and support the organization through donations and purchases.