Dog Events in Ferguson, NC

This dog-friendly fundraiser invites guests to walk a 1.3-mile section of the Tanglewood Festival of Lights with leashed dogs, family and friends before the display opens to the public. Visitors can enjoy a food truck rodeo, shop with local vendors, and support the Humane Society of Davie County’s low-cost spay/neuter clinic, adoption program and community pet food pantry. Advance tickets are required for a designated entry time, and retractable leashes aren't permitted. All attendees must use the back gate entrance of Tanglewood off of Idols Road.

At select home games, attendees are welcome to bring their pup out for a hockey game with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits! Please ensure your pup is leashed at all times. There will be a dog race at intermission (advance registration required).

Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to hit the 5K or fun walk course to benefit a great cause. Participants can stroll around the track in the Family Fun Walk, walk or run on the 5K road course, or enjoy all the activities at the Family Fun Fest!

Take a stroll down Main Street with Fido and shop from 100+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques lining the road.

Pups are welcome at this weekend celebration of canine skill, energy, and charm, featuring top sheepdogs guiding flocks through challenging courses using only whistles and voice commands. Enjoy thrilling dog sports like agility, obedience, and Dock Dogs, plus entertaining trick demos. Shop pet-friendly vendors, savor food truck fare, and bring your own well-behaved, leashed pup to explore the scenic grounds. The event is rain or shine.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the annual holiday parade that starts at the intersection of 4th Street NW and 1st Avenue NW. The parade will continue on 1st Avenue NW towards City Hall, turn right on North Center Street, and then right on Main Avenue NW to Union Square. Immediately following the parade, Santa will light the tree on Union Square. Guests can enjoy holiday music, shopping specials and more!

Stroll through a lively holiday market featuring over 35 local artisans, fresh-cut Christmas trees, and warm seasonal treats like hot cocoa and cider. Don’t miss the highlight of the evening, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 PM, for a magical moment to kick off the season!

Bring Fido to this fun, annual event featuring a 1-mile fun run for kids, followed by the 10K walk/run and 5K races. Four-legged pacesetters can run with their owners in either of the races. A turkey and trophy will be awarded to the top male & female in the 5K and 10K.

Enjoy a family- and dog-friendly day with your leashed pup featuring local vendors, Christmas trees, a food truck, horse and carriage rides, visits with Santa and The Grinch, and more! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of outdoor fun, local shopping, and delicious seasonal treats.

Take a trot with Fido on Thanksgiving Day through the charming downtown streets! Open to runners, walkers, and even costumed participants and pets. Registration includes a long-sleeve Turkey Trot tee, goody bag, and awards for fastest runners, best costume, and best pet costume.

Bring your four-legged friend along for a fun and festive Turkey Trot where leashed dogs are always welcome! Enjoy a lively run or walk together as you kick off the holiday season with tail wags and Thanksgiving spirit.

Each Thanksgiving, runners and walkers of all ages participate in this 5K event to help fight poverty. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk or run with you. The Top three overall male and female finishers receive running store gift cards; the top three finishers in each age category will take home a festive little Turkey Trot treat. Register by November 8th to receive a race t-shirt! Donations of canned goods or shelf-stable food items are welcomed and appreciated on race day.

The whole family, including your four-legged friend, is invited to partake in this annual un-timed fun run! Registration, coffee and donuts will begin at 7:00 AM, with the race stepping off at 8:00 AM. Participants are encouraged to stick around for the post-race gathering featuring local vendors. Walkers with strollers and dogs are asked to start at the back.

Bring Fido out for a 5K run/walk, one-mile kids’ fun run, and festive costume contest with prizes! Bring non-perishable food donations to support local families. Afterwards, enjoy a post-race celebration with food, drinks, games and music. Register by Nov. 6th to secure your medal and T-shirt.

The whole family is invited for a professional photo with Santa!

The whole family is invited for a professional photo with Santa!

Festively dressed pups march from the new Swamp Rabbit Animal Hospital down the trail to Main Street. The fun wraps up at the Gazebo, where Best Dressed judging begins at 5:45 PM with prizes and treats for all participating pets. Enjoy a cheerful, tail-wagging holiday stroll full of adorable outfits, great photo moments, and plenty of community spirit. The event takes place during the Holiday Hop & Christmas Market!

Take a stroll with Fido among festive lights and shop with local artisans, enjoy treats and food from nearby shops, and soak up holiday cheer with family and friends. Don't miss the Jingle Paws Parade at 5 PM that begins at Swamp Rabbit Animal Hospital!

This family- and dog-friendly holiday celebration kicks off the season with games, live music, caroling, hot chocolate and visits with Santa. The town is illuminated during the festivities, and the celebration is followed the next morning by the annual Christmas Parade along Main Street!

Gather with friends, family and furry companions for festive meals, cozy socials, and plenty of dog-friendly fun. Enjoy food trucks, paint-and-lick activities, lure coursing, a campground turkey trot, canine photography, themed Yappy Hours, and special holiday dinners. You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.