Saturday, July 11th, 2026

8:00am - 9:00pm

Coon Dog Day is a beloved summer tradition in Saluda, North Carolina. The festival kicks off with a 5K Fun Run, followed by a bustling vendor market and a lively parade featuring floats, firetrucks, and plenty of dogs. Dog lovers can enjoy the “Every Dog’s a Star” show, a fun contest celebrating all breeds, as well as the AKC Registered Coon Hound Dog Show showcasing top hounds. The day also includes a firefighter agility contest, live music, and dancing, culminating in square dancing under the stars—a perfect mix of small-town charm, community spirit, and Southern tradition.

Schedule


8:00 AM
Saluda Elementary School 5k Fun Run
Main St – Start and Finish
Sign Up

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Vendors Open
Public Parking on Howard Gap Rd with Shuttle

11:00 AM
Coon Dog Day Parade
Registration Required by 6/15/2024

12:30PM
Added:

1:30PM
Deleted: ★ Every Dog’s a Star Show ★
Deleted: All dogs contest and fundraising event for Foothills Humane Society
Pre-Register

1:30PM
Fight Fighter Agility

2:30 PM
AKC Register Coon Hound Dog Show – Saluda School Ball Field
Same-Day Registration Available

McCreery Park Amphitheater 
3:00 PM
James Metcalf and the Colt Creek Bluegrass

5:00 PM
Shagging in the Park
with Jack roper & The Weatherman Band

7:00PM
Square Dancing with Uncle Ted and
The Whitewater Bluegrass Company

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, you can reach out to events@cityofsaludanc.com.

 

Vendor Application

Online Application
Printable Application

Parade Application

Online Application:
Printable Application

Volunteer Information

Online Registration

Printable Map

8.5″x14″

      

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