Bring your canine companions out to oneC1TY for an afternoon of dog-centric activities and local pet vendors, food trucks, beer tastings, and more.

This free-admission fest will feature the best in local pet-product vendors in our Bark Market plus pup-tastic activities for all. Humans can enjoy beer tastings or grab a pint in the craft beer courtyard, sip a Pickers Vodka or Tincup cocktail from the bar, play lawn games, and grab a bite to eat from tasty local food trucks.

Don't have a pup? There will be adoptable pets onsite. Bar proceeds benefit Nashville Humane Association, so every sip (and sniff) counts.

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 38th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 28, 2023. With more than 112,000 people in attendance in 2022, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages!

Join us for a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.

150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors

30+ Food & Beverage Vendors

KidZone

Pet & People Costume Contests

Autumn Alley Interactive Experiences!

Acoustic Stage presented by Lipscomb University

Whiskey Lounge

Main Stage Entertainment

For more than 30 years, Dog Day has been Nashville Humane’s city-wide celebration of all things doggo, and this year will be bigger and better than ever. We’ve got Mars Petcare back again as our presenting sponsor, and they’ll have some giveaways and other surprises for every person (and pup who attends). There’s fun for the whole family with Tito’s Doggie Fun Zone and our famous Kids Zone with carnival games and inflatable fun. Bring your pup, your kids, and the whole crew. There’s even some beer and Tito’s cocktail refreshment fun in our Beverage Garden. And do not miss out on entering your pooch in one or more of our costume contests!

There’s live music, there’s food trucks, there’s a whole bunch of doggie and people vendors in our vendor village. It’s a whole day. It’s Dog Day. And all the proceeds go to support your favorite shelter pets right here at Nashville Humane!

Nashville Shores is partnering with New Leash on Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in our community through shelter, placement, spay/neuter, education and awareness for the 6th annual Pooch Pool Party. Nashville Shores is opening its gates on Saturday, September 23 from 11 am – 4 pm and allowing owners to bring their dogs to the Wave Pool for a Dog Only Swim Day.

Free parking

Event will also include vendors and booths.

One admission ticket allows you to bring one (1) dog.

Dog owners will be required to show proof of current rabies vaccinations prior to entering the park.

Wave pool will be open for dog swimming. Waves will not be running.

The Lazy River will be open for a doggy fetch area.

Kowabunga Splash Pad

K9 Cooling Station

Children 6 years old and younger are free.

All guests will be required to complete a waiver prior to entering the park.

Season Passes are not valid for this event as it is a private event. Season Passholders can purchase a discount ticket for just $10 plus tax at the gate.

Season Pass Dining Plans will not be accepted and are not valid for the Pooch Pool Party.

Bring your pup for an evening of music and dog-friendly fun Thursdays in August at Cheekwood. These special editions of Nashville’s favorite Thursday Night Out will feature great music, dedicated drink stations for those with paws and libations for their families, local vendors offering treats and apparel for the pooches, and more. View Bruce Munro’s magical light installations after dark to complete the night. Bring the whole family including the dog, to enjoy the perfect evening.