Dog Events in Sugar Grove, VA

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features a scavenger hunt, pet-focused vendors, a virtual costume contest and more paw-some activities for dogs and their people.

This Halloween event is open to all pups and spectators, with judging by people’s choice! Come watch, vote and cheer on the adorable (and creative) canine costumes. A portion of taproom proceeds will benefit Almost Home Dog Rescue NC.

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.

This dog-friendly Halloween event invites pups and their people to dress in costume, collect candy and pet treats, and shop handmade pet bandanas. Guests can enjoy dirty sodas, coffee, hot chocolate and other drinks while browsing jewelry from The Sparking Hour and learning about dog training and activities from Firefly K9.

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 event will feature a pop-up custom collar truck, treats for people and pups, vendors, and other Halloween fun! Email Lake Tails Animal Hospital a photo of your dog in his best costume for a chance to win a prize.

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.

Come costumed with your pup to this spooktacular night with Steve Weams and The Ghouls, playing crowd favorites and Halloween-themed tunes! Enjoy specialty cocktails, compete in a costume contest for prizes, and dance the night away in your best spooky attire.

Community organizations and local businesses line Main Street with treat booths, some with dog treats(!), while a DJ-hosted Monster Mash dance party takes place with a spirited costume contest with categories for pets, children and adults.

This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser benefits Blue Ridge Humane Society and Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue. The event features an adoptable pet meet-and-greet, a pet costume contest, raffle prizes, food from The Outpost and a silent disco for guests to enjoy. Attendees can dress up their pets and support local animal rescue organizations while celebrating Halloween.

Celebrate fall with Fido at this family-friendly event featuring seasonal activities, live music, local vendors, food and equestrian entertainment. Guests can enjoy a festive day at the venue while taking in the sights and sounds of the fall season.

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.

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features an afternoon of spooky fun for the whole family! Highlights include games and activities in Memorial Park, downtown trick-or-treating, the famous Monster March costume parade along Main Street and a costume contest.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features pet costume and trick contests, with prizes for the most creative participants. Guests can also take part in a passport crawl, visiting participating businesses to collect stamps, stickers and punches for a chance to win additional prizes.

Dress up Fido for this fun Halloween event, featuring a costume contest, free nail trims, candy and treats!

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this beloved autumn tradition set at the scenic base of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Held over six fall weekends, the celebration blends classic farm charm with festive fun. Explore 10 acres of pumpkins, wander through a 5‑acre corn maze, and embark on hayrides to the patch. Seasonal treats like kettle corn, cider, ice cream, and local beer and wine add to the festive flavors. The event will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 4 PM until 8 PM, and Saturday and Sundays from 10 AM until 5 PM.

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.