Dog Events in Linwood, NC

All dog breeds are invited to this annual event. There will be raffles, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, games, vendors, live music and more!

Let your pup socialize, play and make new pals while you connect with fellow dog lovers in the community. Enjoy a safe and friendly environment with drinking water provided to keep pets happy and hydrated. Owners must bring proof of rabies vaccination, clean up after their pet, and ensure Fido wears an appropriate collar.

This annual Wiener Dog races invite pups of all ages to compete in divisions for puppies, juniors, adults, seniors, special-needs dogs and mixed breeds. Dogs race in heats on a 25- to 35-foot track, with winners advancing to semifinals and division champions receiving awards. Dogs must be at least 4 months old. Owners may use treats or favorite toys to encourage their dogs, but cannot touch them while they're racing.

Celebrate fall Bavarian-style with Fido at this annual event! Leashed dogs are welcome, but aren't allowed on the deck or inside the lodge. This family-friendly festival offers live music, traditional Bavarian food and beer, arts and crafts vendors, and fun activities for all ages, including hayrides, bounce houses, pumpkin bowling, and water balloon tosses. Admission, parking and shuttle service are free.

This dog-friendly afternoon features adoptable pets from Guilford County Department of Animal Services, a pet vendor market and plenty of four-legged friends. Guests can browse pet products, enjoy cold craft beer and meet adoptable animals while supporting local animal welfare efforts.

This dog-friendly gala is the Humane Society of Charlotte’s signature fundraising event, bringing guests and their well-behaved pups together for an elegant evening supporting pets and the people who care for them. The event features dinner, drinks, good company and plenty of tail wags!

Celebrate a Western North Carolina tradition at this lively food festival, where Liver Mush takes center stage in tastings, recipe contests, cookoffs and even an eating contest. Enjoy live music on two stages, shop over 100 craft, food, and beverage vendors, and explore the Foothills Farmers Market. Pet lovers can head to Warren Street for the Pet Festival, featuring costume contests, parades, K9 demos, trick shows, and more, all presented by Roll Over Pets.

Celebrate the season and harvest with Fido at this annual party, featuring live music all day and food trucks. Leashed dogs are welcome both inside and outside!

A fun race for dogs and their owners featuring timed divisions: Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K. Leashed dogs can run alongside their humans on sandy, pine-forest trails; human-only 6K and 11K divisions are also available.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features trick-or-treating for dogs, a dog costume contest, a bounce house for kids and BBQ for the whole family. Guests can also stop by the Neighborhood Feed vendor booth while their pups enjoy a day of festive fun.

Leashed dogs can join a 4K rugged trail run featuring eight dog-friendly obstacles, staggered starts, vendors, prizes, and post-run snacks for people and pups. Costumes are encouraged, and proceeds support public safety working dog programs and the future North Carolina Disaster Dog Training Center.

This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser features gift card raffles, a festive photo area and family-friendly activities. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume with their dogs while enjoying the afternoon, with no costume contest planned. Birdsong Brewing will donate $1 from every pint sold, while raffle proceeds and event donations support North Meck Animal Rescue’s dogs and cats.

This dog-friendly BarktoberFest celebrates the theme “Gotcha Day” with local rescue organizations, adoptable dogs and opportunities to learn about fostering and volunteering. Guests can enjoy local vendors, food and treats, games, bingo, raffles, Halloween activities and a pet costume contest, while supporting animal rescue efforts in the community.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a pet costume contest and parade, with registration beginning in the morning and prizes awarded after the parade. Guests can also enjoy a bark-cuterie board filled with homemade pet treats and special Halloween deals throughout the store.

This spook-tacular evening invites you and your costumed pup to wander through festively decorated trunks to sniff out dog-safe treats! Highlights of the night include dog vendors, bone broth sno cones, photo ops, giveaways and more.

Put on your favorite costume and join Guilford County Animal Resources for a spooktacular trick-or-treat event where both dogs and their humans are invited to enjoy treats! This family- and pet-friendly celebration promises a fun-filled day of festive activities, making it the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your furry friends.

This dog-friendly Halloween event invites pups and their people to dress in costume, collect candy and pet treats, and shop handmade pet bandanas. Guests can enjoy dirty sodas, coffee, hot chocolate and other drinks while browsing jewelry from The Sparking Hour and learning about dog training and activities from Firefly K9.

This dog-friendly Trunk-or-Treat benefits the Humane Society of Charlotte’s Pet Food Bank and features candy for kids, treats for pets, local vendors, raffles and appearances from the Matthews Police Department K9 Unit and Matthews Fire & EMS. Guests are encouraged to bring bags or cans of pet food to support local families in need.

Bring Fido to this annual celebration featuring live music, traditional crafts, demonstrations, food, games and activities for all ages. Visitors can explore the farm park, watch demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and enjoy seasonal entertainment throughout the festival.

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features an afternoon of spooky fun for the whole family! Highlights include games and activities in Memorial Park, downtown trick-or-treating, the famous Monster March costume parade along Main Street and a costume contest.