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Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park is a free event Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville.

This is a free, family-friendly event, and will be held rain or shine.

The event is brought to you by Charlotte Black Dogs, and highlights dogs up for adoption, especially black dogs, which are less likely to be adopted.

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poster with a picture of a dark brown dog and the words paws in the park

The event features:

  • Food trucks
  • Vendors
  • Dog contests
  • Circus Stella
  • Music by Chairmen of the Board

Circus Stella features human and canine circus performances.

The dog contests take place at noon, and the winners can receive trophies and cash prizes:

  • Smallest dog (1 year old and up)
  • Largest dog (measured around the waist)
  • Best dog trick
  • Best dressed female
  • Best dressed male
  • Best themed group (min of 2 dogs, and max of 5 dogs per group)

Schedule:

  • 10 a.m.: Event opens w/ DJ on stage
  • 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.: Circus Stella Performs
  • 11:30 a.m.: Blessing of the Animals
  • 12 p.m.: Dog Contest
  • 1 to 3 p.m.: Chairmen of the Board

On Charlotte-Pets.com we keep a big list of pet-related events, including festivals, holiday events, adoption events and more. Check out a big list of upcoming pet events in Charlotte, or look at the next few events here:

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for teachers

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for animal rescue groups

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Pup Social at Percent Tap House

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Percent Tap House, Harrisburg

Friday, June 9, 2023

Carolina Value Pet Care -- Mobile Clinic in Harrisburg

11:30 am to 3:30 pm | Harrisburg Lions Club

Pride Drag Show

8:00 pm | FREE | Skiptown

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Free Rabies Clinic at Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

8:00 am to 10:45 am | FREE | CMPD Animal Care & Control

Charlotte Doodle Meet-Up

10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown

Rescue Dog Day at Cabela's

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s, Fort Mill

Carolina Value Pet Care -- Mobile Clinic in Mooresville

10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Southern States Mooresville

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Frenchie Meet-Up

10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown

Carolina Value Pet Care -- Mobile Clinic in Huntersville

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Huntersville American Legion Post 321

Pints For P.A.W.S. Adoption Event

5:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Duckworth’s SouthPark

Monday, June 12, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for military members

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for teachers

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for animal rescue groups

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Pup Social at Percent Tap House

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Percent Tap House, Harrisburg

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Carolina Value Pet Care -- Mobile Clinic in Charlotte

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | PetSuites Charlotte Prosperity Ridge

Pups, Paints, & Pints

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $50.00 | Skiptown

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Charlotte Doodle Meet-Up

10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown

Barks + Bluegrass at Skiptown

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Skiptown

Monday, June 19, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for military members

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for teachers

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for animal rescue groups

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

Carolina Value Pet Care -- Mobile Clinic in Kannapolis (Cats Only)

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, Kannapolis

Pup Social at Percent Tap House

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Percent Tap House, Harrisburg

Friday, June 23, 2023

Carolina Value Pet Care -- Mobile Clinic in Kannapolis

12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, Kannapolis

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Charlotte Doodle Meet-Up

10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown

Carolina Value Pet Care -- Mobile Clinic in Kannapolis

10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, Kannapolis

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Bark in the Park with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

1:00 pm | Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis

Monday, June 26, 2023

Pet in the City: 5% off for military members

All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City

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