Dog Events in Pennington Gap, VA

Leashed dogs are welcome at this anniversary celebration that will feature raffles, door prizes, local vendors and rescues, games and activities, tours of the facility, and treats for humans and pups. Please ensure Fido is up-to-date on vaccinations before attending.

This dog-friendly Oktoberfest-style event features local pet vendors, a stein-holding contest, a best-dressed lederhosen contest, plus German-inspired food and beer. Guests can enjoy festive activities while supporting Blue Ridge Humane Society.

Dog Days at Zoo Knoxville allows visitors to explore the zoo with their dogs during this special, ticketed event. Dogs must be at least 4 months old, have current rabies vaccinations, and remain on a non-retractable leash no longer than six feet. Each dog must have a separate ticket and an adult handler age 18 or older. Advance online tickets are required, and capacity is limited.

Take a stroll down Main Street with Fido and shop from 100+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques lining the road.

This dog-friendly fall celebration features seasonal decorations, autumn-themed activities, festive photo opportunities and family-friendly entertainment. Guests can also explore the shops, restaurants and attractions, some of which welcome Fido.

Enjoy a food festival featuring local restaurants competing to create signature hot dogs, with attendees voting for the People’s Choice winner. Admission includes hot dog samples, a voting ticket, live entertainment, and a DJ. Dogs are welcome to participate in the Hottest Dog pet costume contest, so dress your pup to impress!

Stroll through a lively holiday market featuring over 35 local artisans, fresh-cut Christmas trees, and warm seasonal treats like hot cocoa and cider. Don’t miss the highlight of the evening, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 PM, for a magical moment to kick off the season!

Enjoy a family- and dog-friendly day with your leashed pup featuring local vendors, Christmas trees, a food truck, horse and carriage rides, visits with Santa and The Grinch, and more! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of outdoor fun, local shopping, and delicious seasonal treats.

Take a trot with Fido on Thanksgiving Day through the charming downtown streets! Open to runners, walkers, and even costumed participants and pets. Registration includes a long-sleeve Turkey Trot tee, goody bag, and awards for fastest runners, best costume, and best pet costume.

This family- and dog-friendly holiday celebration kicks off the season with games, live music, caroling, hot chocolate and visits with Santa. The town is illuminated during the festivities, and the celebration is followed the next morning by the annual Christmas Parade along Main Street!

Gather with friends, family and furry companions for festive meals, cozy socials, and plenty of dog-friendly fun. Enjoy food trucks, paint-and-lick activities, lure coursing, a campground turkey trot, canine photography, themed Yappy Hours, and special holiday dinners. You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Bring Fido out to celebrate the start of the holiday season! There will be hot cocoa, apple cider and cookies.

The WIVK Christmas Parade brings holiday spirit to downtown Knoxville with festive floats and community entries celebrating the season. The parade takes place along Gay Street.

Take a stroll with Fido through historic downtown Hendersonville to see an assortment of holiday-themed windows, entertainment like strolling carolers and twinkling holiday lights! Some shops are dog friendly, but be sure to ask first before entering.

This popular holiday parade lights up downtown Gatlinburg with illuminated floats, larger-than-life balloons, marching bands, and holiday performances, with more than a million LED Christmas lights adding to the seasonal spectacle. With more than 80,000 usually in attendance, dogs must be leashed at all times and good with crowds. The parade features large balloons, marching bands, and loud sounds, so it may be stressful for some dogs.

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 10:15 AM.

On November 21st and December 5th, bundle up and come on out for coffee, produce, meat, eggs, live music, hot food, and plenty of handmade artisan crafts, including unique gifts and holiday decorations! There will be over 40 vendors on site for your shopping pleasure, plus live music and kids' activities. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual holiday event, featuring floats from local businesses and organizations lit up with holiday lights, marching bands, and capped off by a visit from Santa.

This hometown Christmas parade features festive floats, marching bands, car groups, pageant winners, baton twirlers and other holiday entries traveling through historic downtown Sevierville. The parade will follow its traditional route by traveling north on Forks of the River Parkway, making a right on Main Street, making a right on Court Avenue, and returning to the starting point.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual event featuring the lighting of Lexington’s Christmas Tree, a community choir performing Hanukkah songs and The Lexington Singers performing Christmas carols, live music and vendors, and Santa! A parade will be held beforehand, starting at 5:00 PM.