Dog Events in Minnesott Beach, NC

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 pet-friendly celebration honors the special bond between people and their animal companions with individual blessings for pets of all kinds. Guests are invited to bring their furry friends for a meaningful gathering celebrating the joy, comfort and love animals bring to our lives.

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!

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.

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 celebration of flight and beer, OBX Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after. A crafty selection of local and regional beer and food will be available for purchase that day.

Bring your adorable Dachshunds (and non-Dachshund friends!) to dash for glory in a morning packed with fun, from races and costume parades to meet-and-greets and awards. Registration starts at 10:0 AM, with races beginning at 11:00 AM. Don’t forget to dress your pup in festive attire; lederhosen and hotdog costumes encouraged!

Bring Fido out for a fun afternoon of adoptable dogs, music, pet contests, raffle prizes, a silent auction, cold beer, food and pet-related vendors!

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.

Bring Fido along to see a light display like no other. This event features large 19-to-30 foot kites decked out in the spirit of the holiday season! At 5:00 PM, enjoy the lighting of the Jockey’s Ridge State Park Solar Christmas tree out on the dunes directly across from Jockey’s Ridge Crossing.

Celebrate the season with a festive holiday event where families and furry friends are invited to enjoy free visits and photos with Santa, playful interactions with Santa’s elves, and hands-on fun with classic toys straight from the workshop. While soaking up the holiday spirit, guests can also browse seasonal sales!