Dog Events in Franklin, VA

Enjoy a tail-wagging pool party featuring live music, food trucks, contests, pup swag bags, a beer garden, and a special cocktail menu for humans. Dogs can splash in designated swim areas while guests enjoy a fun day of socializing with fellow dog lovers. Participating dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination and a signed waiver. Dogs must remain leashed outside designated swim areas, and owners are responsible for supervising their pets and cleaning up after them. One dog per person.

This dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration features live music, cold beer, contests, games and activities for the whole family. Highlights include a dog dress-up contest, Dachshund races, kids’ games, a vendor market, bounce house, Miss Oktoberfest crowning and other festive competitions.

This dog-friendly patio party features live music, food and refreshing beverages for pups and their people to enjoy. Guests can relax with their four-legged friends while listening to the Pretty Good Band and grabbing a bite from Casa Herradura.

This dog-friendly pool party gives pups unlimited swim time while raising support for the Hanover Humane Society. Dogs and their people can enjoy a fun afternoon at the pool, with registration available as a walk-up on the day of the event.

Enjoy dog-friendly fun, Oktoberfest brews, festive food, plenty of paws, steins and more!

Dogs are invited to join you in kicking off your summer weekends at this weekly event! Enjoy a toe-tapping, tail-wagging good time with live music from local bands, delicious bites from a rotating lineup of food trucks, and fresh wine options. Pets must be leashed but are welcome anywhere outdoors and the first floor of the winery. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and spread out on the lawn.

This annual festival for Richmond Animal League features pet-centric vendors, a pet parade, adoptable animals from local rescues, interactive activities, contests, and treats for both dogs and humans. Guests are welcome to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to relax on the grass.

Bring Fido to celebrate a family- and pet-friendly gathering highlighting local animal rescue organizations and helping adoptable pets find their forever homes. Browse pet-focused vendors, visit informational and educational booths, meet adoptable animals, and enjoy a fun day supporting the local pet community.

A free, family- and dog-friendly festival celebrating outdoor recreation with a wide range of interactive activities and experiences. Attendees can enjoy adventure demos like fishing and archery, explore a pop-up market and vendor booths, and take part in hands-on fun including a kids zone and touch-a-truck. The event also features live entertainment, food options, and opportunities to connect with local organizations, all while promoting an active lifestyle and appreciation for nature.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are invited to join their owners at this weekly event. Two- and four-legged friends can unwind outside under the pavilion while listening to live music and sipping various wine options. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a cozy, laid-back vibe.

Dock Dogs is a dock‑jumping competition featuring Big Air, Speed Retrieve and Extreme Vertical divisions where teams of handlers and dogs compete on a temporary pool set up on the beach. Spectator viewing is free and the event takes place on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront at 14th Street as part of Neptune Festival’s Boardwalk Weekend. The event’s organizer and DockDogs both state that anyone may bring a dog to compete and that viewing is open to the public.

Fido's invited to this annual fundraiser that will feature Wiener dog racing, costume contests, guest speakers, demonstrations, vendors, raffles and more!

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at this festive event, where pups can strut their stuff in the Canine Costume Contest! Enjoy live music, cold beer, dog-friendly activities, exciting raffles, giveaways, and plenty of opportunities to mingle with fellow dog lovers.

Grab your sneakers and Fido's leash to join the race or enjoy the festival hosted by Veterinary Rehabilitation Services of Virginia and Harness Canicular, LLC. The event features The Dog House Biergarten, food trucks, live music, and a vendor village showcasing local artisans and dog-related products.

All creatures great and small are welcome to this annual blessing. There will be a short service followed by individual blessings for each pet.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration benefits the Hanover Humane Society and features a dog costume contest, trick competitions, live music, local vendors, food and drinks. Guests can also take advantage of nail clipping and microchipping services, shop a variety of pet-related offerings and participate in a silent auction, all while supporting animals in need.

A celebration of flight and beer, OBX Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after. A crafty selection of local and regional beer and food will be available for purchase that day.

Bring your pups dressed in their best costumes and enjoy a fun-filled day with face painting, balloon art, and pet and people caricatures. Snap photos at Halloween-themed backdrops, do crafts with the Richmond Public Library, watch magic shows and enjoy treats for furry friends.

Bring your adorable Dachshunds (and non-Dachshund friends!) to dash for glory in a morning packed with fun, from races and costume parades to meet-and-greets and awards. Registration starts at 10:0 AM, with races beginning at 11:00 AM. Don’t forget to dress your pup in festive attire; lederhosen and hotdog costumes encouraged!

This dog-friendly Halloween costume contest invites pups to dress up and visit The Bean Spot for a photo entry. A drink purchase is required to participate, and online voting will determine the first-, second- and third-place winners. Photos will be shared on Facebook, with prizes awarded to the top three costumes.