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Dog Events in Winnsboro, SC

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Winnsboro. 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 Annual Bold Rock Fishing Fest

Jul 25

Annual Bold Rock Fishing Fest

Mills River, NC

Annual Bold Rock Fishing Fest

Cast your line with Fido at this annual event that supports Casting for Recovery Carolinas, a nonprofit providing healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer. Leashed dogs are welcome indoors and outdoors. The event features local fishing and outdoor vendors, a fish fry, raffle prizes, and a grand prize kayak giveaway, along with Bold Rock cider available throughout the day.

Pet Friendly The Big Wiener Party Presents Best in Show: a Canine Showcase

Jul 25

The Big Wiener Party Presents Best in Show: a Canine Showcase

The Big Wiener Party Presents Best in Show: a Canine Showcase

Show off your pup’s personality at this canine showcase held right before The Big Wiener Party begins! Dogs can compete for awards including Golden Wiener for the most creative hot dog-themed costume, Choice Award, and Most Like Their Human. Winners will take home prizes from local pet vendors and event sponsors. Register early as only 12 spots are available!

Jul 25

The Big Wiener Party

The Big Wiener Party

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind hot dog topping competition featuring creative culinary creations from local teams, live entertainment, beer sampling, games, and interactive activities. Guests can sample hot dogs from competing teams, vote for the People's Choice Wiener, enjoy food and drinks, and support local causes through fundraising efforts. The event also includes a pre-event competition for dogs: Best in Show: a Canine Showcase, held at 11 AM next door before the festival begins.

Jul 26

Monster Mash Splash

Monster Mash Splash

Celebrate Halloween in July with your pup at this dog-friendly event featuring costumes, splash pools for pups, vendors, treats, activities, and concessions for dogs and their people. Guests are encouraged to dress up their dogs for a summer-themed Halloween celebration while enjoying activities, shopping, and time with fellow animal lovers.

Jul 31

Apple Season Opening at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Hendersonville, NC

Apple Season Opening at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Bring Fido along and enjoy this season's opening weekend! Grab some apple cider donuts, cider slushies, and produce straight from the orchard.

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 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.

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 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 8–9

Sourwood Festival

Black Mountain, NC

Sourwood Festival

This annual summer celebration kicks off the sourwood honey-selling season, sourced from the native sourwood tree in the Southern Appalachian region. The festival offers a vibrant collection of bees and locally-produced sourwood honey, featuring over 150 vendors, festival delicacies, and live music. While the festival is dog friendly, please be mindful of tentative warm temperatures and hot pavement if planning to bring Fido.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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