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What's happening in Downtown Roanoke this Month?

We are excited about the new Downtown Dog Show and Yappy Hour!

July 7, 2021

Downtown has gone to the dogs! Join us for our first ever Downtown Dog Show and Yappy Hour.

Bring your friendly, on-leash dog and enjoy an evening downtown at this free event featuring: 

  • Our first ever Downtown Dog Show - enjoy watching the dogs parade around our show ring and cheer for your favorites
    • Register your dog to participate in the show for a chance to win great prizes! Spaces are limited. If spaces remain, on-site registrations will be accepted. Fee to enter the dog show is $5 and judging categories include: Best in Mutt, Best in Show, Best Smile, Best Dressed and more.
  • Other on-site activities including: Pet Photo Booth, Yard Games, Giveaways, and more
  • Adult beverages - for dog lovers who are 21 and over
    • Beer tickets can be purchased on-site for $5 after ID Check
  • Pet friendly vendors:
    • Roanoke Valley SPCA, City of Roanoke Stormwater Division, Unleashed Dog Bakery & Boutique, Off Leash K9 Training, Taubman Museum of Art (Paint Your Pet), The Well Trained Dog and Pet Care, Hustle Haven, Enna Fowler Roseberry Photography, Dad's Hot Dogs, Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia
  • Tons of cute dogs (perhaps we should have started with that but it seemed kind of obvious)


We're looking for volunteers to help us at this event. Sign up