Coon Dog Day 5k
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Coon Dog Day Festival in Saluda, North Carolina
Coon Dog Day is a summer community festival in Saluda, North Carolina held on Saturday, July 10, 2027. The program opens with a 5K Fun Run that starts and finishes on Main Street at Saluda Elementary School, followed by a vendor market and a parade that includes floats, firetrucks, and many dogs.
The event features dog-focused activities, including an AKC Registered Coon Hound Dog Show held at the Saluda School ball field. Additional programmed activities include a firefighter agility contest, live musical performances at the McCreery Park Amphitheater, dancing events, and square dancing in the evening.
Vendors operate throughout the day, and public parking is available on Howard Gap Road with shuttle service to the event area. The festival brings together local businesses, sponsors, and community organizations to host family oriented entertainment and exhibitions across multiple downtown locations.
Information listed for specific contest or parade participation, volunteer roles, vendor applications, and printable maps is managed by event organizers. The schedule groups running, exhibitions, competitive dog events, music, and dancing into a full day of outdoor community programming in Saluda. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
