Dog Events in Marion, SC

This dog-friendly fall vendor fair features local businesses, unique products, adoptable dogs and a variety of drinks, including craft beer, wine, frozen cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can shop while supporting small businesses and meeting rescue dogs looking for forever homes. Leashed dogs are welcome inside, while registration is required for pups entering the off-leash park. The event is for ages 21 and older.

This dog-friendly class teaches hands-on canine acupressure techniques that participants can use to support their dogs’ wellness. The session includes an introduction to acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine, demonstrations of specific points and guided practice locating them on your own dog. No experience is necessary. Participants should bring a towel, yoga mat, dog bed or other comfortable ground covering for themselves and their pup. This class runs alongside the farmers market, so come early and check out everything they have to offer.

Celebrate equestrian and canine sports at this family-friendly expo featuring live demonstrations, expert presentations, DockDogs competitions, canine exhibitions, police K9s, herding and gun dogs, a Boykin Spaniel parade, vendors, live music, and a petting zoo. Guests can watch high-energy dock diving, explore a curated vendor village, and enjoy a full day of horse- and dog-focused entertainment.

This dog-friendly fall celebration features live music, local vendors, seasonal drinks and plenty of autumn fun. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside.

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.

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 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.

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 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!

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.

Get ready for a spook-tacular 21+ evening, where wine, beer and boos come together for a howling good time! Stroll through the beautifully decorated, autumn-themed garden with your furry friend, enjoying fine wines, craft brews and festive fall vibes. Both you and your pup can dress up for a chance to win fang-tastic costume prizes! Tickets include garden admission and three drink tickets.

This fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween celebration features costume contests for kids and pets! Registration begins at 11 AM, and the pet costume contest is at 3 PM. Enjoy exciting entertainment including stilt walkers, kids activities, vendors and more!

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.

Get ready for a spooktacular day of Halloween fun! On event day, check in and Trick-or-Treat bag distribution will be held 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Costumes are encouraged for kids, adults, and leashed dogs! The costume contest will be held at 12:00 PM.

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.

Pet lovers and their pups can enjoy rounds of bingo, great food and drinks, and prizes all while raising support for the Charleston Animal Society. Held on select Thursday evenings, the event combines a casual social experience with a charitable purpose, with reservations required and a small donation helping benefit animals in need.

This dog-friendly holiday fun run and walk invites participants to enjoy a two-mile course through the enchanting Holiday Festival of Lights. Guests can explore more than 200 dazzling light displays and enjoy the festival’s amenities with their pups.

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.

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.