Help us kick off our 2025 season with a weekend full of fun, food, and furry festivities! Our Opening Weekend is packed with exciting activities—from delicious eats and live music to creative pup-friendly art and thrilling lure coursing. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, so bring your pups and join the fun!
FRIDAY
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM – "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!
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM – 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
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM – "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!
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM – CANDID CANINE PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS BY JORDAN MANER – Capture your pup’s personality with a fun, professional photoshoot from CANDID CANINE! Whether it’s a playful pose or a candid moment, Jordan will snap the perfect shot to cherish forever. Book your session and let your dog shine in front of the camera! **Payments direct to vendor** EMAIL: candidcaninephotography24@gmail.com
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM – 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**
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM – 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!
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM – DINNER AT THE PAVILION – Join us for a BBQ RIB dinner with all the fixin's. (ADVANCE SIGN-UPS REQUIRED, sign-up emails with menu will be sent closer to holiday weekend.)
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PAVILION – 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
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM – "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!
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – 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 activities are weather-dependent for canine and human safety and comfort.