Experience the beauty of fall in the foothills during our Leaf Peepers Weekend! Take in the vibrant colors, enjoy cozy treats, and join in seasonal activities with your pups. It’s the perfect weekend to relax, explore, and soak up the autumn scenery.
FRIDAY
4:00PM to 8:00PM – "THE DOG HOUSE" FOOD TRUCK AT THE PAVILION – Swing by THE DOG HOUSE for a tempting selection of gourmet hot dogs, alongside tasty smoothies, frappes, coffee drinks and hearty breakfast burritos—all served fresh from our food truck at the pavilion. We've got something to satisfy every craving! And don’t forget, while you sip and snack, your pups can join in the fun with our PAINT & LICK activity, creating their own art masterpiece! Stop by and start your day with a little creativity and a lot of flavor!
5:30PM to 6:30PM – YAPPY HOUR AT THE COMMUNITY FIREPIT* – Join us for our weekly YAPPY HOUR! Bring your pups to our community fire pit for a fun, relaxed evening of socializing with fellow campers and their dogs. BYOB while we treat your furry friends to a complimentary pup ice cream. It’s the perfect way to unwind, meet new pals, and let your dogs enjoy some tail-waggin’ fun! See you there!
SATURDAY
9:00AM to 1:00PM – "THE DOG HOUSE" FOOD TRUCK AT THE PAVILION – Swing by THE DOG HOUSE for a tempting selection of gourmet hot dogs, alongside tasty smoothies, frappes, coffee drinks and hearty breakfast burritos—all served fresh from our food truck at the pavilion. We've got something to satisfy every craving! And don’t forget, while you sip and snack, your pups can join in the fun with our PAINT & LICK activity, creating their own art masterpiece! Stop by and start your day with a little creativity and a lot of flavor!
12:00PM to 5:00PM – PAWS CREAMERY DOGGY ICE CREAM TRUCK BY ABIGAIL KERNAHAN – Cool down your pup with a tasty treat from the PAWS CREAMERY doggy ice cream truck! Serving up delicious, dog-friendly ice cream in a variety of flavors, it's the perfect way to pamper your furry friend on a warm day. Stop by for a tail-waggin’ good time and let your dog enjoy a sweet, icy delight! **Payments direct to vendor**
1:00PM to 2:00PM – LURE COURSING AT THE GAMES FIELD* – LURE COURSING is a thrilling, fast-paced activity where dogs can chase a lure across a safe, open field, simulating the excitement of chasing prey. It's a great way for high-energy pups to burn off some steam, engage their instincts, and have a blast while getting plenty of exercise. Perfect for dogs of all sizes and breeds 6 months and older. Free & first-come-first-play!
5:00PM to 6:30PM – DINNER AT THE PAVILION – Join us for a TACO dinner with all the fixin's. (ADVANCE SIGN-UPS REQUIRED, sign-up emails with menu will be sent closer to holiday weekend.)
6:30PM to 9:30PM – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PAVILION – The Extra Mans with Jared McEntire! – Help us give a warm 4PK welcome to The Extra Mans with Jared McEntire! The Extra Mans are a Western North Carolina-based party-pop power trio performing a retro-R&B review of favorite tunes from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Good times are guaranteed, and boogie shoes are highly recommended. Here’s what folks are saying about The Extra Mans:
“They have mailed us more cassette tapes than anyone, and sometimes it’s not their music.” - Pitchfork
“We will not provide a quote. Please stop calling.” - Rolling Stone
"I heard them." - Recent Concert Attendee
"One guy was singing and playing guitar, someone was playing bass, and there was a drummer" - Fan
"I don't know what you mean by extra mans. Would you like for me to search the web?" - Siri
SUNDAY
9:00AM to 1:00PM – "THE DOG HOUSE" FOOD TRUCK AT THE PAVILION – Swing by THE DOG HOUSE for a tempting selection of gourmet hot dogs, alongside tasty smoothies, frappes, coffee drinks and hearty breakfast burritos—all served fresh from our food truck at the pavilion. We've got something to satisfy every craving! And don’t forget, while you sip and snack, your pups can join in the fun with our PAINT & LICK activity, creating their own art masterpiece! Stop by and start your day with a little creativity and a lot of flavor!
10:00AM to 11:00AM – LURE COURSING AT THE GAMES FIELD* – LURE COURSING is a thrilling, fast-paced activity where dogs can chase a lure across a safe, open field, simulating the excitement of chasing prey. It's a great way for high-energy pups to burn off some steam, engage their instincts, and have a blast while getting plenty of exercise. Perfect for dogs of all sizes and breeds 6 months and older. Free & first-come-first-play!
*Outdoor events are weather-dependent.