NHA’s Dog Day presented by Mars Petcare

Imagine a day where four-legged friends rule the day. The two-leggeds are referred to as “dog’s best friend.” Tennis balls are the ultimate reward for positive behaviour. On this day, “Music City USA” becomes Shih-Tzu-sic City USA! Appropriate greetings are done front to back, high fives are still high fives (they’re just better!) and the streets are paved with treats! That day is here… it’s Nashville Humane’s annual Dog Day presented by Mars Petcare!

Bring your pooches and participate in activities such as a costume contest, pupper parade, demonstrations, contests and pet portraits, or enjoy the children’s area and various demonstrations. There will be food trucks, door prizes, fun zones, live entertainment/music and so much more! The festival also serves as a wonderful opportunity to meet wonderful and adoptable shelter dogs who are ready to find their forever homes!

Live Music on the Main Stage

Presley Tennant
San Rafael Band

Demonstrations and Agility

Doggie Demonstrations
Come by the Doggie Fun Zone sponsored by Tito’s to catch some canines in action from Nashville Dog Training Club!

Lucky Dogs Lure Coursing
This is a chance for your furry little four-legged friend to get involved in the action with the Lucky Dogs Lure Coursing. Your little guy will be able to run around and chase the “lure” through the fenced-in course at Dog Day. They’ll have a big ole time and then go home and likely sleep for 3 days!

Contests and Prizes

Kid Costumes
Grab the kids costumes and come to the festival dressed to kill (or giggle if you prefer happy Halloween)!
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Dog Costumes
Get creative and come up with your absolute “bestest” costume for our Dog Day Best in Show Costume Contest.
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Group Costumes
This one is for the costume creators that are so dialed-in with their costume game, they’re dressing EVERYONE up!
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Kids Zone
Dog Day is fun for the whole family and features a dedicated the little ones, including an inflatable section, and back by popular demand… carnival games!

Dog Day Beverage Garden
We also have a special Dog Day Beverage Garden for the adults, featuring a tasty fall Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail, and beer selection including the debut of Tailgate Brewery’s Adoption Ale!

Tito’s Doggie Fun Zone
Bring your furry best friend and join us in the Tito’s Doggie Fun Zone brought to us by our friends at Tito’s Handmade Vodka. It’s doggie fun time to the max!

VCA Main Stage Costume Contests
12:15 pm – Best Large Dog Costume Contest – $10 entry
12:30 pm – Best Small Dog Costume Contest – $10 entry
12:45 pm – Best Kids Costume Contest – $10 entry
2:00 pm – Best Single Dog/Owner Costume – $10 entry
2:15 pm – Best Group Costume Contest – $10 entry

Date: October 21, 2023

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

Venue:
Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

Advanced General Admission
$8
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Day of General Admission
$10
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Beer Garden BUNDLE Ticket (includes admission, t-shirt and beverage garden – 4 drink wristband)
$50
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Beverage Garden Admission (Admission plus – 4 drink wristband)
$30
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Costume Contest Entry
$10
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For details https://nashvillehumane.org/events/dog-day-festival/.