Dog Events in Clay, KY

Bring Fido to this annual event, featuring food trucks, local vendors, live music, and lively costume contests with categories like best large dog, best small dog, owner-and-dog duos, and group costumes. The festival also includes fun zones such as a lure course, agility demonstrations by Dynamo Dogs, a Wiener-dog dash, and a beverage garden with refreshments. Guests can meet adoptable shelter dogs while enjoying playful entertainment and family-friendly festivities.

Bring Fido along for an afternoon of fun! Local vendors will be at the event selling dog-related products. Free activities include an agility course, foam party, a bone bar, the pup cup station, a dog costume contest, pet pampering stations, photo stations, nail trimmings and more!

Enjoy a fun-filled, pet-friendly festival packed with entertainment and activities for all ages. Guests can explore local vendors, enjoy music, food trucks, a beer garden, and family attractions including face painting, inflatables, a petting zoo, and more. Animal lovers can meet adoptable dogs, visit the Bark Bar, enjoy photo opportunities and a kissing booth!

This annual fall celebration invites costumed canines to enjoy festive photo opportunities, vendors, entertainment and costume contests held twice daily at 11 AM and 2 PM, with prizes awarded for Best Kid & Canine Combo, Adult & Dog Duo, Best Founding Paw-ther and Top Dog. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times and aren't permitted inside any buildings. Dog owners should bring a bowl for their pup, with water refill stations available around the property.

This annual Halloween event features local vendors, adoptables from local rescues, food trucks and more!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this Halloween event for pets and their people! Enjoy trunk-or-treating, costumes, rescue vendors, and plenty of treats for the whole family. Bring donations of pet food, litter, toys, blankets, or cleaning supplies to support local rescues; donations will be matched up to $1,000 to help fund spay and neuter surgeries.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features specialty cocktails, food trucks, themed games, local vendors, free treats, giveaways and costume contests for people and pups. Guests can enjoy appearances by T-Rac and Titans Cheer, with prizes awarded to dogs selected by surprise celebrity judges.

The Arthritis Foundation’s race is the original festive race for charity with your pup. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume. Bring a team of friends, family, and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash. Check-in starts at 8 AM and the race begins at 9 AM.

Lace up your sneakers and grab Fido's leash while wearing your favorite holiday attire to jingle all the way to a cure. Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your pup is kept on a leash. Check-in starts at 8:00 AM and the race begins at 9:15 AM.

Celebrate the season with Fido with a festive holiday festival for all ages. Enjoy kids’ crafts, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus (pet photos available during a special session), live music and dance, carolers, food trucks, and artisan vendor booths offering unique gifts. Please note that dogs aren't permitted in any buildings, including The Hermitage Mansion or Andrew Jackson Center. Please bring bags to dispose of pet waste.

On select Mondays, December 13th and 22nd, bring your pup to meet Santa in the Frist Learning Center Courtyard. Available with Gardens Only Tickets or Gardens and Mansion Access Tickets. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings unless they're certified service animals.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Each January 8th, Hermitage welcomes visitors free of charge to honor the Battle of New Orleans, the decisive 1815 victory that elevated Andrew Jackson to national fame. The day includes a wreath-laying ceremony at Jackson’s tomb, a keynote address, and access to the estate’s 1,120 acres of history. Leashed dogs are welcome to roam the historic grounds. Dogs aren't permitted in any buildings, including The Hermitage Mansion or Andrew Jackson Center. Please bring bags to dispose of waste.