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Dog Events in Middlesboro, KY

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Middlesboro. Use the links below to get details on each event, print directions, look at pictures, and even read reviews of last year’s event.

Pet Friendly Annual Bold Rock Birthday Bash

Jun 27

Annual Bold Rock Birthday Bash

Mills River, NC

Annual Bold Rock Birthday Bash

Guests can enjoy signature ciders, birthday cake, live performances, and surprise activities throughout the event. Dogs are welcome both inside and outside the venue. With a lively atmosphere designed for gathering with friends, dancing, and raising a glass, this anniversary party offers a fun and relaxed way to celebrate another year of Bold Rock.

Pet Friendly Dog Days of Dandridge

Jun 27

Dog Days of Dandridge

Dog Days of Dandridge

Guests and their leashed dogs can browse dog-centric vendors, enjoy offerings from local food trucks, and participate in a silent auction featuring donated items and experiences from area businesses. Attendees also have the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs and learn more about rescue efforts through dedicated adoption outreach.

Jun 27

Firefly Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Mills River, NC

Firefly Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Enjoy a free evening of family-friendly entertainment featuring local vendors, a silent disco, live music, interactive activities for children, and a magical illuminated trail experience. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside.

Jul 4

Independence Day Parade & Celebration

Independence Day Parade & Celebration

Dress up in patriotic gear and bring Fido to this annual event! There will be a parade, contests, live entertainment, free inflatables and a water feature by Franklin Fire & Rescue. Food will be available for purchase and there will be complimentary watermelon and bottled water while supplies last.

Jul 11

Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Don't miss Saluda's Annual Coon Dog Day — a celebration for dogs and their people! Great food, live music, parade, crafts, street dance, and more. The parade starts at 11:00 AM, followed by the Every Dog's A Star Show at 12:30 PM.

Jul 11

Every Dog's a Star Show at the Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Every Dog's a Star Show at the Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

Bring your pooch for a chance to win a gift basket full of fabulous prizes for you and your furry friend, taking place during Saluda's Annual Coon Dog Day Festival! Register online, or on the day of starting at 12:00 PM at the Ella Grace Stage. Entry fees will be donated to the local humane society. There are five contests: Mirror Image Award: Look-Alike Contest with Dog & Owner, Fashionista Fido: Best Dog Costume, Top Trickster: Best Trick, Tail Wagging Ambassador: Friendliest Dog, and Rescue Champion: Best Rescue Story.

Jul 12, 2026

Collective Community Pack Walk

Hendersonville, NC

Collective Community Pack Walk

Join a community dog walk with your leashed pup the second Sunday of each month! The group will take a leisurely loop around Main Street and ending back at Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique. Pup cups will be available.

Jul 22

Yappy Hour at Veterans Park

Yappy Hour at Veterans Park

You and Fido are invited to join the Lexington Parks Department for an evening event filled with fun and exercise! The gathering will include food trucks, live music, cold beer, frozen treats, and a variety of dog-related vendors.

Jul 25

Christmas in July at The Bark

Christmas in July at The Bark

Guests can enjoy tropical-themed photo opportunities with Santa, seasonal music, cold drinks, and themed activities alongside their pups! Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation from the Angel Tree to support Adopt A Golden Knoxville. Guests must set up a pet profile before visiting and have proof of vaccines.

Aug 1

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile, 100m Paw Pursuit & Bark in the Park Dog Fair

Hendersonville, NC

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 Mile, 100m Paw Pursuit & Bark in the Park Dog Fair

This annual event welcomes both runners and walkers, two to four-legged! Choose from a scenic 5K course, a 1-mile or the Paw Pursuit 100 Meter Dash (a quick sprint where dogs run alongside their owners to demonstrate their speed and agility). Dogs will be divided into three weight classes: Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight.

Aug 1

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Mills River, NC

Highland Games & Scottish Festival at Mills River Brewing Co.

Celebrate Scottish heritage at a free community festival featuring sanctioned Highland Games competitions, traditional food and drinks, live music, cultural entertainment, and a variety of vendors. Leashed dogs are welcome inside and outside.

Select dates Jun–Aug

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists

Doggies at the Diamond with the Asheville Tourists

Take Fido out the ballgame! Bring your furry friend to the ballpark tonight to watch Asheville Tourists twice this season: June 3rd and August 12th. Presented by Patton Avenue Pet Company. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Check their website for any last minute schedule changes.

Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

Concerts in the Park at Biltmore Park Town Square

On the second Friday of each month, leashed dogs are welcome at this family-friendly summer concert series featuring live music, interactive games, and activities for kids of all ages. Guests can take part in oversized versions of favorite games such as Connect 4, Tetris, and cornhole. Attendees are encouraged to bring takeout from local restaurants and enjoy dinner outdoors while listening to the music.

Aug 14–15

Meet the Mountains Festival

Johnson City, TN

Meet the Mountains Festival

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual festival that highlights the region’s world-class recreational opportunities. Pets must be kept on a non-retractable leashes no longer than 4'. Female animals in heat won't be permitted. The event features three immersive zones (Air, Water and Earth) where attendees can try activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, fly casting, mountain biking, rock climbing walls, and more, all designed to introduce people to Northeast Tennessee’s outdoor assets and inspire healthy, active lifestyles.

Select dates Apr 24–Aug 19

Bark in the Park with the Lexington Legends

Bark in the Park with the Lexington Legends

Bring Fido to enjoy a Legends baseball game! Dog-friendly games are held on select dates throughout the season, so make sure to check the website's schedule to catch a game. Special game tickets can be purchased online in advance.

Aug 26

Yappy Hour at Coldstream Park

Yappy Hour at Coldstream Park

You and Fido are invited to join the Lexington Parks Department for an evening event filled with fun and exercise! The gathering will include food trucks, live music, cold beer, frozen treats, and a variety of dog-related vendors.

Select Jul 17–Aug 28

East End Evenings

East End Evenings

Head over to this monthly event with your leashed pup to listen to music in the park. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring picnics, lawn chairs, or cozy blankets for a comfortable evening of live R&B, soul, funk and dance music. Food, beverage and craft vendors will be available, and concerts will be held on the snowmobile stage.

Jun 5–Aug 29, closed

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail

Hendersonville, NC

Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail

Bring Fido, on a leash, to experience Bullington Gardens' Fairy Trail! A wonderful, imagination filled trail with fairy houses and whimsical landscapes along the way. Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding. The trail is closed on Sundays.

Sep 4–7

Labor Day Harvest Festival at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Hendersonville, NC

Labor Day Harvest Festival at Grandad's Apples N' Such

Bring Fido by the farm for some fun on Labor Day weekend! Enjoy four days of festive fall fun celebrating the best of the local harvest and community. Savor fresh-picked apples, cider donuts, and baked goods, grab a bite from food trucks, and shop a variety of small businesses. There will also be live music, a corn maze, playful attractions, and activities for kids.

Sep 12

Annual Renaissance Festival

Mills River, NC

Annual Renaissance Festival

Bring Fido out for a full day of medieval fun with Warriors of Ash showcasing full-contact combat in a tri-blade bracketed tournament. Enjoy live music, a dusk fire-spinning show, and interactive activities, and meeting the King & Queen. Browse 40+ unique vendors, from glass blowing to fairy hair, and feast on turkey legs and classic fair food. Dogs are welcome inside and outside.

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