Coon Dog Day 5k
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Coon Dog Day Festival
Coon Dog Day Festival in Saluda, North Carolina, is a community summer event that has run since 1963. The downtown area fills with a parade, local vendors, and family-friendly activities that reflect small-town traditions and local heritage.
The program includes an AKC Registered Coon Hound dog show with same-day registration available and a community 5k fun run that starts and finishes at Saluda Elementary School. Other activities listed for the day include an all-dog contest and fundraising event for the Foothills Humane Society called Every Dog’s a Star, a Fight Fighter Agility presentation, live music at the McCreery Park Amphitheater, shagging in the park, and square dancing.
Vendors operate during the festival and public parking is provided on Howard Gap Road with a shuttle service. The parade requires registration by 6/15/2027. Organizers provide vendor and parade application options and a printable event map for attendees.
The festival notes sponsorship from local businesses and community organizations and presents a mix of exhibitions, contests, live entertainment, and vendor booths that focus on local culture and community involvement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
