Dog Events in Zirconia, 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.

Jul 25

Peach Party at Nix Pumpkin Patch

Peach Party at Nix Pumpkin Patch

Leashed dogs are welcome to the farm at this annual festival featuring fresh peaches, local vendors, delicious food, a bounce house, family fun and more.

Jul 31

Apple Season Opening at Grandad's Apples N' Such

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.

Aug 1

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

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.

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.

2nd Sundays

Collective Community Pack Walk

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.

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

Asheville, NC

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.

Jun 5–Aug 29, closed

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail

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.

Sep 4–7

Labor Day Harvest Festival at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Labor Day Harvest Festival at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Bring Fido by the farm for some fun on Labor Day weekend! Enjoy four days of festive fall fun celebrating the best of the local harvest and community. Savor fresh-picked apples, cider donuts, and baked goods, grab a bite from food trucks, and shop a variety of small businesses. There will also be live music, a corn maze, playful attractions, and activities for kids.

Sep 12

Annual Renaissance Festival

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.

Arbor Evenings at The North Carolina Arboretum

Jun 10–Sep 17

Arbor Evenings at The North Carolina Arboretum

Asheville, NC

Set in the lush Baker Event Lawn and surrounding gardens, guests can sip beer, wine, or soft drinks from the on-site Green Gardener’s Shed, enjoy rotating food trucks, and stroll amid live performances spanning Americana, folk, jazz, bluegrass, country, pop, and more, all while basking in the glow of the golden hour. Leashed dogs are welcome and must be cleaned up after.

Sep 24

Blue Ridge Humane Society's Annual Fur Ball

Blue Ridge Humane Society's Annual Fur Ball

Polished pups are invited to this elegant, black tie optional evening to benefit Blue Ridge Humane Society. The event will feature delicious food, signature cocktails, raffle items and a short program about BRHS. Dog tickets are limited and all tickets must be purchased in advance. Dogs will enjoy an exclusive Barkcuterie Bar, doggie dining station, and a doggie bag for pups to take home gifts (and leftovers!).

Albino Skunk Music Festival

Sep 30–Oct 3

Albino Skunk Music Festival

Greer, SC

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.