Dog Events in Ridgecrest, NC

Dress up your pup for a fun night out! Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall Costume, Funniest Costume, and Best Owner and Dog Duo.

Dogs can strut their stuff in categories including Best Overall, Best Group Costume, and Most Creative, with prizes for the winners. Guests can also enjoy pup cups, themed drinks, a dog-themed vendor market, and a photo area. Contest check-in begins at 5 PM, with the runway starting shortly after 6 PM.

This dog-friendly Halloween Trunk or Treat features local vendors and animal organizations, candy for kids, treats and toys for pets, and a costume contest with prizes for Best Dressed Dog and Best Dressed Couple. Guests can bring the whole family, dress up in festive costumes, and enjoy an evening of shopping, treats and Halloween fun.

Your furry friend is invited to dress to impress for their Halloween-themed pet costume party. All pups must be registered before attending, and please note 21+ only.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a pet parade and costume contest with prizes for the winners. The free parade welcomes costumed pets, while costume contest registration is $8, with proceeds benefiting a local animal rescue after event expenses. The costume contest registration starts at 11:30 AM, and the pet parade and contest will be held from 1 PM until 3 PM.

Get spooky with your pups at this Halloween camping weekend packed with festive fun. Enjoy gourmet food trucks, Yappy Hour socials, creative paint-and-lick activities, canine photography, doggy ice cream, and high-energy lure coursing. Dress up for costume and site decorating contests, go Bark-or-Treating around the campground, and cap it all off with live rock-and-roll music! You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Celebrate the 6-year anniversary with a spooktacular weekend featuring specials, pet portraits, live music, music bingo, a photo booth, raffles, and more! Check the official website for details on which activities and specials are offered each day.

Celebrate Fall with Fido with a visit to the Biltmore Estate to view the spectacular property. The grounds are perfect for walking your pets, but please keep them securely leashed at all times. Dogs aren't permitted inside any buildings, but are allowed on the outdoor patios of Bistro and Cedric’s Tavern for dining.

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!

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 and get ready for the holidays at this German-inspired Christmas market. Complete some holiday shopping from local vendors, drink some Glühwein, listen to live music, and get in the holiday spirit!

Watch a holiday winter wonderland light show with Fido! Tune your vehicle radio to 90.9 'The Grinch' and watch the animated show fully synchronized to music. Shows last about 10-20 minutes, and there's a different show each night! If you attend on New Year's Eve, they'll switch over to their special New Year show to ring in the new year! Rain or shine the light shows go on. The show is free, and they'll be collecting donations for the Blue Ridge Humane Society and Henderson County Toy Run. Closed Christmas Day.

Enjoy a tail-wagging day at Lake Julian filled with exciting dog activities, entertaining shows, and the chance to meet adoptable pups from local rescues. Leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun, including in contests. The event also features food trucks and a variety of pet-focused vendors offering treats, products and services for your furry friends.