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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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
All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Percent Tap House, Harrisburg
Friday, June 9, 2023
11:30 am to 3:30 pm | Harrisburg Lions Club
8:00 pm | FREE | Skiptown
Saturday, June 10, 2023
8:00 am to 10:45 am | FREE | CMPD Animal Care & Control
10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown
10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s, Fort Mill
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Southern States Mooresville
Sunday, June 11, 2023
10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Huntersville American Legion Post 321
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Duckworth’s SouthPark
Monday, June 12, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Percent Tap House, Harrisburg
Thursday, June 15, 2023
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | PetSuites Charlotte Prosperity Ridge
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $50.00 | Skiptown
Saturday, June 17, 2023
10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Skiptown
Monday, June 19, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, Kannapolis
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Percent Tap House, Harrisburg
Friday, June 23, 2023
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, Kannapolis
Saturday, June 24, 2023
10:00 am to 11:00 am | Skiptown
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, Kannapolis
Sunday, June 25, 2023
1:00 pm | Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis
Monday, June 26, 2023
All Day | Discounted | Pet in the City
