Dog Events in Batesville, GA

Bring your pup to a dog fashion show and costume contest where judges will select the best looks and award prizes to the winners. Spectators can watch the runway show for free, meet adoptable dogs from Forsyth County Pet Adoption and the Humane Society of Forsyth County, and support local animal welfare organizations through event proceeds.

Sign up your pup for a splashin' good time at their water park event. Taking place on September 12th, 13th, and 19th, each day will feature one-hour time slots for both large and small dogs. Space is limited per session, so be sure to reserve your spot early. Vaccine records for Bordetella, distemper and rabies are required.

All breeds are welcome at this annual festival! This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser celebrates all things Dachshund with costume contests, local vendors, food trucks, refreshing beverages and plenty of fun. Guests are invited to bring a tailgate or lawn chair to enjoy the day.

On select dates, attendees can relax in an open-air setting while watching a live baseball game on a large screen, with plenty of space for pups to join in the fun. Please check the website for scheduled dates! The event also features pet-focused vendors, local partners, and a welcoming community atmosphere designed for animal lovers. All dogs in attendance must be leashed. Remember to bring your own comfy seating! See website for additional dates.

This dog-friendly day party brings pets and their people together for a fun-filled celebration featuring a marketplace of pet vendors and businesses. Guests can shop for treats, accessories and other pet goodies while enjoying food trucks, refreshing beverages and a lively atmosphere.

Runners and their pups will take on wide, easy-to-navigate trails featuring rolling, flowy terrain for the first three miles, followed by a one-mile climb back to the finish. Traditional leashes and canicross setups are welcome, but please note flexi-leashes or face collars are not permitted. Fido can join the 4-mile dog-friendly race, or watch from the sidelines as the regular 4-mile race begins 30 minutes later.

Celebrate Halloween with your four-legged BFF at Rescue Dog Games! This free, family-friendly dog festival features Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contests at noon to include: Funniest, Most Creative, Human-Dog Combo with prizes! There will also be a lure chase, trick or treating, photo opportunities, silly-or-not-so-silly dog tricks, dog and kids art activities, vendors, pet rescues and adoptable dogs.

Bring Fido and a lawn chair or blanket for some live music from local musicians! The venue is open container, so feel free to grab a beverage from a nearby restaurant and bring it outside to enjoy in the Village Green. Outside food and beverages aren't permitted.

Celebrate the holidays with Fido at an evening full of festive fun! This dog-friendly holiday celebration features live entertainment, special guest appearances and a festive tree-lighting ceremony with Santa. After the tree is lit, families can relax on the green and enjoy a cozy outdoor movie on the plaza screen.

This dog-friendly holiday photo experience invites pups to visit Santa for a free photo at his Post Office on select Thursdays in December. The event is first-come, first-served, with a waitlist and text notifications available if a line forms. Pet parents can take photos with their own cameras while enjoying a festive outing at The Battery Atlanta.

Grab yourself a drink and Fido a snack from the dog-friendly menu every Sunday on the patio! You could even make a weekend out of it and spend the night in a pet-friendly room on site at the Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta!