Dog Events in Helena, GA

This community festival features a chili cook-off, People’s Choice chili tasting, craft beer, live music, a curated vendor market and a cornhole tournament. Attendees can bring their leashed dogs, sample competing chili recipes, shop local vendors, and enjoy live entertainment!

During the month of October, visit downtown Locust Grove with your leashed pup to enjoy the many scarecrows displayed at this fall community event! Businesses, families, schools, nonprofits, clubs and community groups create and display scarecrows for free. Visitors can enjoy the seasonal displays and participate in People’s Choice voting, while awards recognize the favorite downtown business scarecrow and best traditional scarecrow.

This lively event invites guests to explore local galleries, shops, restaurants, and businesses that stay open late with drinks, snacks, and special offerings, all set to the backdrop of live music in the Signature Squares. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in the fun; however, please note that individual businesses set their own pet policies, so it's best to ask before bringing your pup inside.

This dog-friendly holiday celebration features a festive Christmas market and a themed parade (parade begins at 6 PM). Guests can browse local vendors, enjoy seasonal festivities and watch colorful floats and entries make their way through the community.

Celebrate the holiday season during this festive island-wide celebration featuring millions of twinkling lights, holiday markets, scavenger hunts, family activities, and seasonal entertainment. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome at many outdoor activities and should remain leashed and under their owner's control. Guests can enjoy holiday displays and special events throughout Jekyll Island during this multi-week celebration.