Events
Charlotte Black Dogs: Out and About
Use the calendar below to find out when and where you can find us.
We can’t wait to meet you!
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As the year comes to a close, we want to remind you that you can still donate to Charlotte Black Dogs.
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Now is the time to check with your employers to see if they will match your donation.
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We bring the local community together every year for our FREE Family Event-”Paws in the Park”.
https://www.facebook.com/events/677682448697344
and we depend on the community to support it as we are 100% ALL non-paid volunteers and we do not get any State or Federal funding.
IF you enjoy attending our yearly event, please consider sending us a small donation.
THANK YOU!
Paws in the Park
FREE FAMILY EVENT!
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10am-3pm
Pineville Lake Park
1000 Johnston Drive
Pineville, NC 28134
"Paws in the Park" is one of LARGEST Dog Events in the Charlotte area, mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Rescues & Animal Shelters with fundraising items and dogs available for adoption, Food Trucks, Business & Arts/Craft vendors, Blessing of the Animals, Dog Contests, Photo Booth, Kids Playground, Dare Devil Dogs Frisbee shows and LIVE on stage ~~Chairmen of the Board!
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Our schedule subject to change:
10am- Event opens w/ DJ Darin Page Henley
10:30am- Dare Devil Dogs Frisbee show by large shelter
11:30am- Blessing of the Animals at stage (FREE)
12pm- Dog Contests at stage w/ WBTV’s Rachel Coulter (FREE to enter)
1-3pm- Chairmen of the Board at stage
2:30pm-Dare Devil Dogs Frisbee show by large shelter
3pm- Event ends
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DOG CONTESTS with prizes!
Everyone is welcome to participate, FREE to sign-up.
Sign up required by 11:30am at Charlotte Black Dogs Tent.
(Limit of 15 dogs in each category)
The audience is judging this popular event.
1. Smallest dog 1 year and older
2. Largest Dog measured around chest
3. Best Dog Trick
4. Best Dressed Female
5. Best Dressed Male
6. Best Dressed Group (min of 2 dogs/max 5 dogs per entry)
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Please remember that ALL friendly dogs are welcome to attend and must be on a leash at all times.
PLEASE, no retractable leashes, they are not allowed for safety.
Please feel free to bring a chair or blanket for the grass in front of the stage area.
PARKING:
Lakeview Drive
Grace life Church
The Hut
Pineville Elementary School
Downtown Pineville area
Unsafe weather policy: Unfortunately, the weather is something we have no control over. In the unlikely event of severe weather (thunderstorms, hurricane, high wind gusts, torrential rain with no signs of stopping or other weather-related issue) We may end early or cancel the event. There will not be a rain date
Charlotte Black Dogs and Pineville Parks & Rec. presents:
Event Sponsors
Sponsorships serve as our lifeblood.
Along with serving a wonderful cause, sponsorship provides businesses with valuable avenues for community outreach and engagement. We’d love to have you on board!
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