Tricks-n-Treats Dog Festival with Live Music by Asheville Junction

The Tricks and Treats Dog Festival returns to The North Carolina Arboretum on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring your leashed pups for a festive day featuring live music with Asheville Junction closing the lineup, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Beyond the music, you can enjoy agile stunt shows by the Dare Devil Dogs, participate in a dog-themed garden scavenger hunt, capture memories at photo booths, and enter the "Pupparazzi Photo Contest." Costumes are highly encouraged while you shop local pet vendors and visit with regional rescue groups like the Asheville Humane Society and Blue Ridge Humane Society. Festival entry is included with the standard $25 parking fee for non-members, and parking is completely free for Arboretum members!