Coon Dog Day 5k
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Coon Dog Day Festival
Coon Dog Day is an annual community festival in Saluda, North Carolina, held as a town celebration of local heritage since 1963. The event fills historic downtown with a parade and a range of public activities that center on dogs, music, vendors, and traditional social dancing.
Highlights include a 5k fun run associated with Saluda Elementary School that starts and finishes on Main Street, an AKC Registered Coon Hound Dog Show held at the Saluda School ball field with same-day registration available, and the Every Dog’s a Star Show, a dog contest and fundraiser for the Foothills Humane Society. The schedule also lists Fight Fighter Agility, live music at the McCreery Park Amphitheater, shagging in the park, and square dancing.
Local vendors operate in the downtown area and public parking with a shuttle runs from Howard Gap Road. Parade participation requires registration by 6/15/2027. The festival materials include vendor and parade application options, volunteer registration, and a printable event map for attendees.
The presentation emphasizes small-town traditions and family-friendly activities across multiple downtown locations in Saluda, NC, combining competitive dog events, community fundraising, and public entertainment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
