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Sunday, June 22, 2025
Noble Dog Pet Market at Hampton Station
Jun 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hampton Station

A summer market and adoption event celebrating pets, local makers, and community! Guests can enjoy doggie yoga on The Yard at 11:00 AM, explore 25+ local vendor booths, grab food and drinks, and meet adoptable dogs from Greenville County Animal Care, Canine Healing Project, and Dog Squad. Family-friendly activities and pet-focused products make this the perfect Sunday outing for both two- and four-legged attendees. It’s all happening at Hampton Station, a spot that loves bringing people (and pets!) together for fun, feel-good events.

Friday, July 4, 2025
Meat Sweats July 4th Cookout
Jul 4 @ 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Fireforge Crafted Beer

🤤 It’s Rib O’ Clock at Fireforge! Join us for “Meat Sweats” on Friday, July 4th with pit & grill masters from Fireforge & Project Host: all-afternoon fun from 11:30 am to 6 pm.

Nosh on a variety of meats & sides while enjoying the party band sounds of Big Radio from 3-5 pm. We’ll be releasing the menu throughout the day as our myriad of smoked & grilled delights are ready. Don’t sleep on our sassy sides – AND, save room for our favorite summer beer: 🍑 Pool Honeys Peach Milkshake IPA, which will be released on July 4th! In addition, 10% of Taproom Sales from the day will benefit Project Host.

After Meat Sweats, our regular Fireforge kitchen menu & Friday evening operations will resume through 10 pm.

Meat Sweats Menu:
🐖 John’s Texas Style Smoked Pork Shoulder
🐓 Chris’s Smoked Pulled Chicken w/ Cornell-Style BBQ Sauce
🐄 Nick’s Beef Burnt Ends: slow-cooked beef chuck roast & bbq sauce
🌭 Alex’s Chop Shop Butchery Smoked Grass Fed Beef Foot Long Hot Dogs
-Cowdog: cowboy beans, bacon, salsa, beer mustard
-Plainsman: plain dog with mustard & ketchup
🍖 Nick’s Baby Back Ribs: dry rubbed
🍗 John’s Smoked & Fried Chicken Wings: dry rubbed, Alabama white sauce

Sassy Sides:
🧀 Spinach & Artichoke Mac N Cheese
🍅 Chips & Salsa Roja
🍉 Compressed Local Watermelon & Smoked Sea Salt
🥬 Chopped Coleslaw: Duke’s mayo dressing & poppy seeds
🥔 Crushed Red Potato Salad: Duke’s, local egg, bread & butter pickles, onion, celery.
🫘 Cowboy Beans: slow-cooked pinto beans with tomatoes & spices

Sunday, July 27, 2025
The Carolina Foothills Cluster Dog Show
Jul 27 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

Carolina Foothills Dog Show Cluster logo

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center on July 24-27th, 2025 for the Carolina Foothills Cluster Dog Show.The Greenville Kennel Club and The Piedmont Kennel Club will each be hosting two all-breed shows.

All Breed Shows • Specialties

Many Vendors and Other Attractions

Event will be held in Hall 1, Parking will be located on Exposition Drive. Parking will be $10, cashless. Plenty of RV Parking Available On-Site

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Fetch A Friend at Hatcher Garden
Oct 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hatcher Gardens and Woodland Preserve

Saturday October 11 is Dog Adoption Day at Hatcher Garden’s Strutt Your Mutt event.

Friday, October 17, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Monday, October 20, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Paint + Sip Party Haunted House Theme
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Spirit Art Studio and Gallery

Join us for a Haunted House Themed Paint and Sip Party! Price includes: 1 specialty cock/mocktail, supplies and materials, and guided instruction.

Friday, October 24, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WNC Ag Center

Be sure and mark your calendars for SAFF 2025!

There are classes on Thursday. No shopping, no selling.  We are setting up.

Friday, October 24- (9 am – 5 pm)
Saturday, October 25 – (9 am – 5 pm)
Sunday, October 26- (9 am – 4 pm)

The event is located at the WNC Agricultural Center, in Fletcher, NC, across Hwy 280 from the Asheville Regional Airport. (Exit 40 off I-26).

Admission will be $5/person per day. $10 pass for 3 days. Youth under 13 yrs. old will be free. Bring cash! Only at gate..no early ticket sales

Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Monday, October 27, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!