Dog Events in Mar-Mac, NC

Held in the spacious Big Field, the event brings together live performances by local musicians, over 100 independent maker vendors, and more than 50 food trucks and craft beer/cider options. You’ll also find festive activities like hayrides, inflatables, lawn games, photo booths, and a pumpkin patch stocked with free pumpkins. All dogs must be leashed, well-behaved and cleaned up after.

Hosted by US Dog Coalition & Rescue, this celebration is packed with fun for pups and their people! Enjoy exciting contests, engaging demonstrations, and plenty of chances to connect with fellow dog lovers. Local rescues will be on site with adoptable pets. Costumes are encouraged for both dogs and their humans.

This dog-friendly event features a 5K race and a 1-mile dog walk, followed by an award ceremony and dog costume parade. Following the 5K there will be a dog costume parade! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be given to the best dressed pups!

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 Yappy Hour invites pups and their people to enjoy an evening at the dog park with local pet businesses and drinks available for purchase by guests ages 21 and older. Admission is free, thanks to support from Dix Park Conservancy donors.

Show off your pup at this event and meet other pet parents who share the same interest. There will be food trucks, games, raffles, contests and vendors.

Bring your leashed furry friend and explore one-of-a-kind pet architecture while enjoying a day full of activities. These custom creations are showcased and auctioned off to raise funds for local foster and rescue organizations. Bid on unique items, take part in a pet food donation drive, and meet adorable adoptable pups. Plus, shop local vendors and cheer on the fun during the pet costume contest!

Well-behaved pets are welcome to join their owners at this annual event, featuring pup photos, a pet blessing, adoptable dogs, local vendors, dog yoga and much more. Fido can even participate in a pet trick contest or costume contest!

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Fido at this Bavarian-inspired festival featuring craft beer, live music, food trucks, games and festive competitions. Guests can enjoy activities such as a keg toss, bag toss, stein hoist, and axe throwing while sampling food from a variety of local vendors. Gift cards are awarded to competition winners, and some contests are limited to participants 21 and older.

This dog-friendly fundraiser features a 5K and an untimed 1-mile fun run through the scenic trails of Hammocks Beach State Park. Participants can enjoy quality time and exercise with their pups while supporting Misplaced Mutts, including its efforts to help dogs find forever homes and fund a spay, neuter and wellness clinic. All participants receive a T-shirt, and 5K registrants also receive a participation medal.

Bring your pup for two laid-back afternoons of cold brews, good company and puppy love! Enjoy drinks while supporting a great cause: $1 per beer benefits a local pet rescue organization. A perfect way to relax, socialize and celebrate furry friends!

This dog-friendly 1-mile walk and 5K supports Canines for Service and its mission to provide service dogs to Veterans. Held in celebration of World Mental Health Day, the event welcomes runners, walkers and leashed dogs for an afternoon of community, wellness and support for Veterans.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome this night only for magical displays, candy stations, a costume contest, animations, photo ops, food, beverages, and a vendor market, all in a walk-through, immersive setting. Tickets must be bought in advance, as the event has limited capacity and often sells out.

Leashed dogs and their pet parents are welcome to join in the fun at this exciting event! This festival features dog costume contests, a photo booth, local vendors and community partners, and food and beverages available for purchase.

This dog-friendly fundraiser brings together local vendors, small businesses, nonprofits, animal lovers and adoptable pets for a day of community fun. Guests can enjoy pulled pork, food trucks, refreshments, a market featuring local makers and pet-focused businesses, and a bar with beer, cocktails, mocktails and pup-friendly barktails.

Dress up in your best holiday-themed outfit and bring Fido to see the lights at this 2-mile, non-competitive walk/run through the Great Christmas Light Show. Prizes will be given for best dressed individual and best dressed family. Only registered participants with an official bib will be allowed into the park. Spectators won't be permitted entry. Dogs aren't permitted in Santa's Village.

This dog-friendly holiday celebration features photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday pup-up market, a canine ugly sweater contest and a food and toy drive for dogs. Guests can bring their pups for an evening of festive fun while supporting local pets in need.

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 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.

Prepare to make paw-some holiday memories with a professional photo of your pup with Santa! There will be Triangle Beagle Rescue merchandise for sale, vendors and a food truck on site.