#1 dog-centric campground in the country according to Travel + Leisure

Upcoming events.

Memorial Day w/ Josey Wails Band
May
24
to May 26

Memorial Day w/ Josey Wails Band

Join us as we kick off the summer with some fires, dogs, dinner and our AMAZING friends the Josey Wails Band!

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide pup-treats!

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies and Lattes in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

5:00 - 6:30 PM - Memorial Day Grill-Out at the Pavilion. Burgers, fries, the fixin's! Advanced sign-up will be required and will be available closer to the event. BYOB or we will have soft drinks available at the Pavilion for sale.

6:30 PM - 9:00-ish PM - Josey Wails Band. Back by popular demand, Josey Wails Band will be here slinging some of their classic rock & roll in the Pavilion. Come to the Pavilion and experience this fantastic Charlotte-based group. It'll be a blast!

SUNDAY

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies and Lattes in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament at our Cornhole Area.* We have 2 sets of cornhole boards just down from the 4PK Office! Sign up in the office Friday or Saturday. The entry fee is $5 (cash, please) with all proceeds going to an animal rescue charity. The winning team will get a 4PK Gift Card that can be used in the store or for a future reservation.

* Events are Weather-Dependent

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Independence Day
Jul
4
to Jul 7

Independence Day

Join us as we celebrate our country's independence AND the dog days of summer with some fires, beer and food!

We will be doing a beer and cider swap meet! Bring your favorite beers and ciders to the Pavilion to put in one of our iced coolers so that other people can try it. Take the same number of beers out and you are good to go! If you have great brews in your area, please bring us something local to try out! The Southeast has a huge number of small breweries and we love to support them.

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit. Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide pup-treats!

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies and Lattes at the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Cornhole Games at our Cornhole Area.* We have 2 sets of cornhole boards just down from the 4PK Office. Come on down to take part or be part of the peanut gallery!

4:00 PM - Site Decorating Contest.* Who will have the most festive Independence Day site decorations? We will have a contest to determine the best decorated site AND the best decorated "family". The winners will be selected by your fellow guests and we will offer First Prize and Second Prize. To judge the contest, meet at the Pavilion just before 4:00 to pick up your voting materials and we’ll walk the park.

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM - Beer Swap Meet at the Pavilion. Bring a 6-pack (or whatever) of your favorite local brews and swap for other people's favorites. We will provide the coolers and ice, you provide the beer. For every one you give, you get to take one out. Come as close as you can to 5:00 to get your pick of the suds.

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM – Bottomless Dogs at the Pavilion. We will grill up some hot dogs to go with your own (or someone else's) beer! Dinner will also include potato chips and our special patriotic Red, White & Blue Shortcake. Advanced sign-up will be required and sign-ups will be available closer to the event date.

SUNDAY

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies and Lattes at the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

*Outdoor events are weather-dependent.

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Labor Day Weekend
Aug
30
to Sep 1

Labor Day Weekend

Time to celebrate the start of football season, fall weather, and good friends! Join us for Labor Day 2023 at Four Paws Kingdom!

FRIDAY

5:30 PM - Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide pup-treats!

7:00 PM(ish) - Pizzas Delivered to Your Site. Let the 4PK Crew cook up your choice of Pepperoni, Cheese, or Meat Lover's pizza for delivery to your site or rental. Advanced sign-up is required and will be available closer to the event.

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

2:00 PM - Dog Games at the Agility Park.* We will have some fun games to engage the dogs mentally and physically.

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM – Burgers & Fries at the Pavilion. The 4PK Crew is gonna sling some burgers and fries and we'll even have a dessert to go with! Advanced sign-up is required and will be available closer to the event.

SUNDAY

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - "Paws"hole Tournament at the Cornhole field (just past the office).* It's like Cornhole but with a fenced area adjacent so the pups can cheer you on! Sign up is required at the office (or you can email us in advance) by 1:00PM Sunday. Prizes will be awarded for First and Second Place.

MONDAY

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us today!

*Outdoor events are weather-dependent.

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Barktoberfest Weekend W/ Josey Wails Band
Oct
4
to Oct 6

Barktoberfest Weekend W/ Josey Wails Band

Gabi's German heritage comes out with a fun weekend of German food and fun dog events!

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM German-Inspired Dinner in the Pavilion. Sit back and let us do the cooking ... The 4PK Crew is putting together an authentic German sausage plate with all the fixin's and some dessert. BYOB. Advanced sign-up will be required and will be available closer to the event.

6:30 PM – 9:00(ish) PM - Josey Wails Band in the Pavilion. Back by demand, Josey Wails Band will be here slinging some of their classic rock & roll in the Pavilion. Come to the Pavilion and catch the energy of this great band. It'll be a blast! Dogs are welcome and encouraged. The band loves the bark-alongs!

SUNDAY

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

*Outdoor events are weather-dependent.

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Columbus Day Leaf Peeper Weekend
Oct
11
to Oct 13

Columbus Day Leaf Peeper Weekend

Enjoy the fall colors during a beautiful time of the year at Four Paws Kingdom!

FRIDAY

5:30 PM - Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapawlooza at the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

11:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Doggy Games at the Agility Park. Games in the Agility Park will give your pup some fun with search, retrieve and commands to stimulate physical and mental focus.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Taco Dinner at the Pavilion. Sit back and let us do the cooking... The 4PK Crew will be prepping some all-beef tacos with chips and salsa (with add-your-own condiments) and some dessert. BYOB. Advanced sign-up is required and will be available closer to the event.

SUNDAY

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapawlooza at the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

1:00 PM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament at our Cornhole Area.* We have 2 sets of cornhole boards just down from the 4PK Office! Sign up in the office Friday or Saturday. The entry fee is $5 (cash, please) with all proceeds going to an animal rescue charity. There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

*Outdoor events are weather-dependent.

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Barkoween Weekend
Oct
25
to Oct 27

Barkoween Weekend

Join us once more for Barkoween! We'll celebrate the occasion with site decorating and costume contests on Saturday afternoon.

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

11:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spooky Smoothies in the Pavilion. We will be offering a selection of ghoulishly good frappes and smoothies for $6 each. You can choose between several spooky flavors! We will also have lattes available for $5 each.

4:00 PM - Costume Contest, Site Decorating Contest, and Bark or Treating.* We will have a contest to determine the best decorated site AND the best decorated "family". Get all dressed up and we'll parade thru the campground enjoying the decorations and Bark or Treating. Bring treats for the dogs as they come by. The winners will be selected by your fellow guests and we will offer First Prize and Second Prize in each of the 2 categories.

SUNDAY

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

*Outdoor activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.

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Thanksgiving Weekend And Farewell to the 2024 Season
Nov
27
to Dec 2

Thanksgiving Weekend And Farewell to the 2024 Season

WEDNESDAY - (STORE HOURS - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Pre-Black Friday Sale in the Store. Check out our deals during office hours.

5:30PM - Meet and Greet at Community Fire Pit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy. Dogs are welcome and we'll have homemade puppy ice cream!

THURSDAY - (STORE HOURS - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

3:00(ish) PM - Thanksgiving Dinner in the Pavilion. Sign-ups will be required and will be available closer to the event.

FRIDAY - (STORE HOURS - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Black Friday Sale at the Camp Store.

11:30 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-run!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 4PK Thankful Chili Cook-Off. Sign up to participate in our Chili Cook-off as a competitor or as an eater (or both)! Prepare your favorite chili, bring it to the pavilion to share with everyone and see if you are the 4PK Chili Master. 4PK will cook up a special chili as well and provide your choice of hot dogs/buns or baked potatoes to enjoy all the chili with. Prizes will be awarded to two first chili masters! Sign-ups will be available closer to the event.

SATURDAY - (STORE HOURS - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

9:00 AM - 7th Annual 4PK Turkey Trot Trail “Run”.* A 1 mile run/walk inside the campground with a start/finish line at the Store.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Biscuit Brunch (delivered to your site). Your choice of Egg and Cheese; Sausage, Egg and Cheese; or Plain (with Jelly) biscuits hot and fresh at your site. Sign-ups will be available closer to the event.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes/Lattes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

5:00 PM - Ugly Christmas Sweater-optional gathering at the Community Fire Pit.* Dogs are welcome and so are their (and your) ugly sweaters!

SUNDAY - (STORE HOURS - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Enjoy Four Paws Kingdom and the last day of our 4PK camping season.

10:00 AM – 11:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes/Lattes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

MONDAY - (STORE HOURS - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

11:00 AM - Final Checkout of the 2024 season. Safe Travels!!! Thanks for a great season at Four Paws Kingdom from the 4PK Crew!

* STARRED events are weather-dependent.

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Easter Weekend
Mar
28
to Mar 31

Easter Weekend

Welcome back to Easter Weekend at 4PK! Here's what we have on tap for the weekend...

FRIDAY

5:30 PM - Meet and Greet at Community Fire Pit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide homemade ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility Park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

11:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-run.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

3:00 - 4:00 PM - Easter Egg Hunt in the Main Dog Park.* Easter has gone to the dogs! The 4PK Easter Bunnies will be hiding puppy easter eggs around the Main Dog Park for the enjoyment and humor of our canine guests and their humans. Come on down and enjoy the festivities.

5:00 - 6:30 PM - Easter Ham Dinner with the Fixings. ADVANCED sign-up required so we know how many people to plan on. We will be serving up ham with potatoes au gratin, a veggie side, a roll and some lava cake for dessert! Sign up at 4PK Easter Dinner RSVP no later than Wednesday, March 27!

SUNDAY

11:00 AM - Checkout (if you are leaving on Sunday). Safe travels!

*Outdoor activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.

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Paws-UP Opening Weekend 2024 w/ Josey Wails Band
Mar
15
to Mar 17

Paws-UP Opening Weekend 2024 w/ Josey Wails Band

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit* – Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

12:00 PM - Agility Demo with our champion team of Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Come see Beverly put Roo through his paces and learn a bit about how to train your dog in Agility.

1:00 PM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

5:00 - 6:30 PM BBQ Dinner. Join us for a BBQ rib dinner with the fixin's. Sign-ups are available at 4PK Opening Weekend Rib Dinner and we need your order no later than Monday, March 11!

6:30 PM Josey Wails Band. Back by popular demand, Josey Wails Band will be here slinging some of their classic rock & roll in the Pavilion. Come to the Pavilion and experience this fantastic Charlotte-based group. It'll be a blast!

SUNDAY

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us today!

*Outdoor activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.

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Thanksgiving Weekend and Farewell to the 2023 Season
Nov
22
to Nov 27

Thanksgiving Weekend and Farewell to the 2023 Season

WEDNESDAY - (Store Hours - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Pre-Black Friday Sale in the Store. Check out our deals during office hours.

5:30PM - Meet and Greet at Community Fire Pit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy. Dogs are welcome and we'll have homemade puppy ice cream!

THURSDAY - (Store Hours - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

10:00 AM - Walk the Park Training at the Fun Agility Park.* $5 per dog payable by cash directly to Beverly. No registration necessary – just meet her at the Fun Agility Park near the front gate.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

3:00(ish) PM - Thanksgiving dinner in the Pavilion. Sign-ups are needed no later than Wednesday, November 15 and can be completed at 4PK Thanksgiving Weekend Meals.

FRIDAY - (Store Hours - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Black Friday Sale at the Camp Store.

10:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Fun Agility Park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

11:30 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-run!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 4PK Thankful Chili Cook-Off. Sign up to participate in our Chili Cook-off as a competitor or as an eater (or both)! Prepare your favorite chili, bring it to the pavilion to share with everyone and see if you are the 4PK Chili Master. 4PK will cook up a special chili as well and provide your choice of hot dogs/buns or baked potatoes to enjoy all the chili with. Prizes will be awarded to two first chili masters! Sign-ups are needed no later than Wednesday, November 15 and can be completed at 4PK Thanksgiving Weekend Meals.

SATURDAY - (Store Hours - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

9:00 AM - 6th Annual 4PK Turkey Trot Trail Run.* A 1 mile run/walk inside the campground with a start/finish line at the Store.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Biscuit Brunch (delivered to your site). Your choice of Egg and Cheese; Sausage, Egg and Cheese; or Plain (with Jelly) biscuits hot and fresh at your site. Sign-ups are needed no later than Wednesday, November 15 and can be completed at 4PK Thanksgiving Weekend Meals.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes/Lattes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

5:30 PM - Ugly Christmas Sweater-optional gathering at the Community Fire Pit.* Dogs are welcome and so are their (and your) ugly sweaters!

SUNDAY - (Store Hours - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Enjoy Four Paws Kingdom and the last day of our 4PK camping season.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes/Lattes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

Monday - (Store Hours - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

11:00 AM - Final Checkout of the 2023 season. Safe Travels!!! Thanks for a great season at Four Paws Kingdom from the 4PK Crew!

* STARRED events are weather-dependent.

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Barkoween Weekend with Josey Wails Band
Oct
27
to Oct 29

Barkoween Weekend with Josey Wails Band

Join us once more for Barkoween and the rock and blues of our good friends the Josey Wails Band! We'll celebrate the occasion with site decorating and costume contests on Saturday afternoon and end the evening with the boys in the band.

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* We’ll practice social distancing while still being social! Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

11:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spooky Smoothies in the Pavilion. We will be offering a selection of ghoulishly good frappes and smoothies for $6 each. You can choose between several spooky flavors! We will also have lattes available for $5 each.

4:00 PM - Costume Contest, Site Decorating Contest, and Bark or Treating.* We will have a contest to determine the best decorated site AND the best decorated "family". Get all dressed up and we'll parade thru the campground enjoying the decorations and Bark or Treating. Bring treats for the dogs as they come by. The winners will be selected by your fellow guests and we will offer First Prize and Second Prize in each of the 2 categories.

6:30 PM – 9:00(ish) PM - Josey Wails Band in the Pavilion. Back by demand, Josey Wails Band will be here slinging some of their classic rock & roll in the Pavilion. Come to the Pavilion and catch the energy of this great band. It'll be a blast! Dogs are welcome and encouraged. The band loves the bark-alongs!

SUNDAY

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

*Outdoor activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.

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Columbus Day Leaf Peeping Weekend at 4PK
Oct
6
to Oct 8

Columbus Day Leaf Peeping Weekend at 4PK

Enjoy the fall colors during a beautiful time of the year at Four Paws Kingdom!

FRIDAY

5:30 PM - Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* We’ll practice social distancing while still being social! Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

11:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapawlooza at the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Doggy Games at the Agility Park or Doggy Art at the Pavilion. Games in the Agility Park will give your pup some fun with search, retrieve and commands to stimulate physical and mental focus. Or, if your dog is more artistically-inclined, join us in the Pavilion to create a one of a kind “Pawcasso” art piece. We will provide the supplies!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Taco Dinner at the Pavilion. Sit back and let us do the cooking... The 4PK Crew will be prepping some all-beef tacos with chips and salsa (with add-your-own condiments) and some dessert. BYOB. The tacos will be $6 apiece. Advanced sign-up is required at Taco Dinner Sign-Ups no later than Tuesday, October 3.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Owen Walsh Performance at the Pavilion. We welcome back Owen Walsh for his third visit to 4PK this season.  As a solo artist, Owen slings a mean acoustic guitar (as in, he is REALLY good) and plays everything from the 50s through to current music.  His favorites are classic rock, folk and blues and he loves to take requests.  He’s also a songwriter who just finished recording his debut album, so we might get to hear some of his original tunes as well.  Please join the 4PK Crew in welcoming this talented dude back to the park!

SUNDAY

10:00 AM - Walk the Park Training with Beverly at the Fun Agility Park.* Free and no registration necessary – just meet her at the Fun Agility Park near the front gate.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapawlooza at the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

1:00 PM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament at our Cornhole Area.* We have 2 sets of cornhole boards just down from the 4PK Office! Sign up in the office Friday or Saturday. The entry fee is $5 (cash, please) with all proceeds going to an animal rescue charity. There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

*Outdoor events are weather-dependent.

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Barktoberfest Weekend with Josey Wails Band
Sep
29
to Oct 1

Barktoberfest Weekend with Josey Wails Band

Gabi's German heritage comes out with a fun weekend of German food and fun dog events!

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* We’ll practice social distancing while still being social! Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

11:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM German-Inspired Dinner in the Pavilion. Sit back and let us do the cooking ... The 4PK Crew is putting together an authentic German sausage plate with all the fixin's and some dessert. BYOB. Advanced sign-up is required no later than Wednesday, September 27 and will be available as we get closer.

6:30 PM – 9:00(ish) PM - Josey Wails Band in the Pavilion. Back by demand, Josey Wails Band will be here slinging some of their classic rock & roll in the Pavilion. Come to the Pavilion and catch the energy of this great band. It'll be a blast! Dogs are welcome and encouraged. The band loves the bark-alongs!

SUNDAY

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

*Outdoor events are weather-dependent.

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Labor Day Weekend at 4PK
Sep
1
to Sep 3

Labor Day Weekend at 4PK

Time to celebrate the start of football season, fall weather, and good friends! Join us for Labor Day 2023 at Four Paws Kingdom!

FRIDAY

5:30 PM - Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* We’ll practice social distancing while still being social! Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide pup-treats!

7:00 PM(ish) - Pizzas Delivered to Your Site. Let the 4PK Crew cook up your choice of Pepperoni, Cheese, or Meat Lover's pizza for delivery to your site or rental. Advanced sign-up is required and will be available closer to the event.

SATURDAY

9:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

2:00 PM - Dog Games at the Agility Park.* We will have some fun games to engage the dogs mentally and physically.

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM – Burgers & Fries at the Pavilion. The 4PK Crew is gonna sling some burgers and fries and we'll even have a dessert to go with! Advanced sign-up is required and will be available closer to the event.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Owen Walsh Performance at the Pavilion. We welcome back Owen Walsh for a solo gig after he had his band the Hillclimbers here for Father’s Day to great response.  As a solo artist, Owen slings a mean acoustic guitar and plays everything from the 50s through to current music.  His favorites are classic rock, folk and blues and he loves to take requests.  He’s also a songwriter who just finished recording his debut album, so we might get to hear some of his original tunes as well.  Please join the 4PK Crew in welcoming this talented dude back to the park!

SUNDAY

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - "Paws"hole Tournament at the Cornhole field (just past the office).* It's like Cornhole but with a fenced area adjacent so the pups can cheer you on! Sign up is required at the office (or you can email us in advance) by 1:00PM Sunday. Prizes will be awarded for First and Second Place.

MONDAY

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us today!

*Outdoor events are weather-dependent.

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A Very 4PK Independence Day Weekend
Jun
30
to Jul 3

A Very 4PK Independence Day Weekend

Join us as we celebrate our country's independence AND the dog days of summer with some fires, beer and food!

We will be doing a beer and cider swap meet! Bring your favorite beers and ciders to the Pavilion to put in one of our iced coolers so that other people can try it. Take the same number of beers out and you are good to go! If you have great brews in your area, please bring us something local to try out! The Southeast has a huge number of small breweries and we love to support them.

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit . We’ll practice social distancing while still being social! Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide pup-treats!

SATURDAY

9:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies and Lattes at the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Cornhole Games at our Cornhole Area.* We have 2 sets of cornhole boards just down from the 4PK Office. Come on down to take part or be part of the peanut gallery!

4:00 PM - Site Decorating Contest.* Who will have the most festive Independence Day site decorations? We will have a contest to determine the best decorated site AND the best decorated "family". The winners will be selected by your fellow guests and we will offer First Prize and Second Prize. To judge the contest, meet at the Pavilion just before 4:00 to pick up your voting materials and we’ll walk the park.

5:00 PM - 6:16 PM - Beer Swap Meet at the Pavilion. Bring a 6-pack (or whatever) of your favorite local brews and swap for other people's favorites. We will provide the coolers and ice, you provide the beer. For every one you give, you get to take one out. Come as close as you can to 5:00 to get your pick of the suds.

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM – Bottomless Dogs at the Pavilion. $12.99 for ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT hot dogs and chips! We will grill up some hot dogs to go with your own (or someone else's) beer! Dinner will also include potato chips and our special patriotic Red, White & Blue Shortcake. Sign-ups are at 4PK Hot Dog Dinner and are required no later than Wednesday, June 28.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Guy Meets Girl at the Pavilion. We welcome back this great duet who also happen to be full-time RVers!  This couple has performed a variety of over 250 gigs, but most notably, opening for Keith Urban at Country Thunder in Wisconsin, O-Town in Chicago, and Drake Bell on Valentines Day.  They perform a large variety of personalized covers from artists like Maroon 5, The Script, Amy Winehouse, The Lumineers, Stevie Wonder, Third Eye Blind, Bruno Mars, Tori Kelly, Allen Stone, Tom Petty, and John Mayer with unique percussion, a looper pedal, and an acoustic guitar. They also love to share their original songs that tell their stories and experiences in a creative and ear-catching way.

SUNDAY

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies and Lattes at the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

*Outdoor events are weather-dependent.

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Father's Day Weekend and Beer Swap
Jun
16
to Jun 18

Father's Day Weekend and Beer Swap

Celebrating all the fathers (human as well as dog fathers) with some early summer fun...

FRIDAY

5:30 PM - Meet and Greet at Community Fire Pit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide homemade ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

9:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-run.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Spot and Sniff Scavenger Hunt.* You be the Sherlock and let your dog be your Holmes! As you have fun in our dog parks and walking our hiking trail and grounds, spot and sniff for 4PK decals in the most suspicious and well hidden areas throughout.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Pawcasso in the Pavilion. Unlock your pup’s (and your) inner artist and create priceless canvas art that you will cherish forever.

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM - BBQ Dinner and Beer Swap in the Pavilion. Our 4PK Crew will be fixing up your choice of BBQ pulled pork or pulled chicken with some chips and dessert. Sign up at BBQ Dinner Sign-Up. Reservations will be required no later than Wednesday, June 14. Also, bring your favorite beers and/or ciders! We’ll have coolers set up so you can put in a beer and take a beer. Fun fun fun!!!

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Owen Walsh and The Hillclimbers at the Pavilion. We are excited to welcome another new band to 4PK to serenade everyone for Father’s Day. Owen Walsh and The Hillclimbers are a Western NC group with a couple of guitars, a string bass, and a very eclectic range of music with a little bit for everyone. They have originals, folky songs, classic rock, 80s pop, alternative and current hits in their repertoire. Help us give them a warm 4PK welcome!

SUNDAY

11:00 AM - Checkout (if you are leaving on Sunday) - Safe travels!

*Outdoor activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.

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A 4PK Memorial Day Weekend
May
26
to May 28

A 4PK Memorial Day Weekend

Join us as we kick off the summer with some fires, dogs, dinner and the cool band the Take Out Trio!

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide pup-treats!

SATURDAY

9:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

10:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies and Lattes in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

5:00 - 6:30 PM - Memorial Day Grill-Out at the Pavilion. Burgers, fries, the fixin's! Please sign up no later than Wednesday, May 24 at Memorial Day Burger Signup. BYOB or we will have soft drinks available at the Pavilion for sale.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Guy Meets Girl at the Pavilion. We welcome in this great duet for the first time to 4PK.  This couple has performed a variety of over 250 gigs, but most notably, opening for Keith Urban at Country Thunder in Wisconsin, O-Town in Chicago, and Drake Bell on Valentines Day.  They perform a large variety of personalized covers from artists like Maroon 5, The Script, Amy Winehouse, The Lumineers, Stevie Wonder, Third Eye Blind, Bruno Mars, Tori Kelly, Allen Stone, Tom Petty, and John Mayer with unique percussion, a looper pedal, and an acoustic guitar. They also love to share their original songs that tell their stories and experiences in a creative and ear-catching way.

SUNDAY

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies and Lattes in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us on Sunday!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament at our Cornhole Area.* We have 2 sets of cornhole boards just down from the 4PK Office! Sign up in the office Friday or Saturday. The entry fee is $5 (cash, please) with all proceeds going to an animal rescue charity. The winning team will get a 4PK Gift Card that can be used in the store or for a future reservation.

* Events are Weather-Dependent

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Spring Chili Cook-Off and Beer Swap Weekend
Apr
21
to Apr 23

Spring Chili Cook-Off and Beer Swap Weekend

Another new 4PK Spring Tradition in the making! Chili and Beer!...

FRIDAY

5:30 PM - Meet and Greet at Community Fire Pit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide homemade ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

11:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-run.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

2:00 - ?? PM - Cornhole Tournament.* Time to warm up those arms and get ready for a cornhole tournament! There is no charge to join - just sign up with the office by Noon Saturday.

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM - Chili Cook-off, Beer Swap and Shenanigans at the Pavilion. Bring your best chili concoctions! We will have awards for most authentic, most unique, and the hottest chilis. The 4PK crew will be joining in with their own recipes, so bring your A Game! We will also bring back our Beer/Cider Swap. Bring your favorite (preferably local to you!) beer and cider to drop in our coolers and you can swap for other beers and ciders from your fellow guests. We will be offering your choice of a baked potato or a hot dog with bun to smother in the chili. The cost will be $9.99 and sign-ups will be available soon. Sign up at Chili Cook-Off by Wednesday, 4/19.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - The Take Out Trio Live at the Pavilion. We are stoked to welcome an Asheville band into 4PK for the first time to do a gig for us! The Take Out Trio is a new group out of Asheville with brothers Shane and Josh Dinan leading the sound with their amazing harmonies and vocal intuition. Travis Lunsford lends a unique twist with his live beatboxing and bass playing. He plays and beatboxes simultaneously without the help of technology! You can take a quick look at them on Youtube at Take Out Trio Video.

SUNDAY

11:00 AM - Checkout (if you are leaving on Sunday) - Safe travels!

*Outdoor activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.

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Easter at Four Paws Kingdom
Apr
7
to Apr 9

Easter at Four Paws Kingdom

Welcome back to Easter Weekend at 4PK! Here's what we have on tap for the weekend...

FRIDAY

5:30 PM - Meet and Greet at Community Fire Pit.* Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide homemade ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

10:00 AM - Agility Demonstration and tips with Beverly and Roo at the Agility Park.* Free! Come up and watch a champion agility pair in action in our Agility park and learn some tips along the way. Beverly will also be available for individual training throughout the weekend by appointment.

11:00 AM - Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-run.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

3:00 - 4:00 PM - Easter Egg Hunt in the Main Dog Park - Easter has gone to the dogs! The 4PK Easter Bunnies will be hiding puppy easter eggs around the Main Dog Park for the enjoyment and humor of our canine guests and their humans. Come on down and enjoy the festivities.

5:00 - 6:30 PM - Easter Ham Dinner with the Fixings - ADVANCED sign-up required so we know how many people to plan on. We will be serving up ham with potatoes au gratin, a veggie side, a roll and some lava cake for dessert! Sign-up at Easter Dinner Signup no later than Tuesday, April 4.

SUNDAY

11:00 AM - Checkout (if you are leaving on Sunday) - Safe travels!

*Outdoor activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.

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Paws Up 2023 Opening Weekend with Josey Wails Band
Mar
17
to Mar 19

Paws Up 2023 Opening Weekend with Josey Wails Band

FRIDAY

5:30 PM Meet and Greet at Community Firepit* – We’ll practice social distancing while still being social! Bring a beverage to enjoy and we'll provide ice cream for the pups!

SATURDAY

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Smoothies/Frappes Drinkapalooza in the Pavilion. We will be preparing a variety of Lattes, Smoothies and Frappes in the food truck at the pavilion. Stop on by – the Smoothies and Frappes are $6 each and the Lattes are $5. All are made to order.

2:00 PM Lure Coursing at the Games Field.* Free and first-come-first-play!

5:00 - 6:30 PM BBQ Dinner. Join us for a BBQ rib dinner with the fixin's. SIGN UP at BBQ Dinner Sign-Up no later than Monday, March 13 to be part of the yumminess!

6:30 PM Josey Wails Band. Back by popular demand, Josey Wails Band will be here slinging some of their classic rock & roll in the Pavilion. Come to the Pavilion and experience this fantastic Charlotte-based group. It'll be a blast!

SUNDAY

11:00 AM – Checkout and Safe Travels if you are leaving us today!

*Outdoor activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.

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