Dog Day Festival
Visitors and their dogs can participate in costume contests, browse local vendor booths, and enjoy fare from on-site food trucks. Entertainment includes live musical performances on the main stage, a beverage garden, and children's crafts in the Kids Zone. Pups can chase lures on a fenced course, compete in dachshund races, or meet prospective owners among adoptable shelter dogs.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
West Nashville
Food & Drink
Food trucks serve food, and the Dog Day Pub offers Tailgate Brewery Adoption Ale, a Tito’s specialty cocktail, and more.
Pets
Visitors are invited to bring their dogs.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Wiener Race competitors must be dachshunds at least 4 months old with proof of rabies vaccination, and retractable leashes are not permitted.
- Costume contest entries and lure course runs require separate add-on registrations in addition to general admission.
- If entering the Wiener Race, make sure to bring two handlers, as one human is required at the starting line and another at the finish line.
Links & Contact
Run by Nashville Humane Association
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Frequently Asked Questions
What costume contest categories are offered?
Categories include Large Dog, Small Dog, Single Dog & Owner Pair, and Group costumes.
Can I adopt a dog at the festival?
Yes, Nashville Humane features adoptable shelter dogs looking for forever homes during the event.
What is the Lucky Dogs Lure Course?
It is a fenced-in course where your dog can run and chase a mechanical lure.
Are there activities for kids?
Yes, the festival includes a dedicated Kids Zone offering crafts and family-friendly vendor activities.
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