It’s time again for an unforgettable celebration of dogs and their humans at Dog Day in the Garden! This beloved collaboration between Cape Fear Botanical Garden and the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society is a community favorite, promising a day filled with fun, furry friends, and plenty of smiles. You won’t want to miss this paws-itively amazing day!
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025; 12noon-4pm
Location: Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Activities Include:
- Paw-some Walks: Explore the garden trails with your furry friend.
- Photo Opportunities: Take home some great pics of your pup
- Obstacle Course: Show off your dog’s athleticism!
- Adoption Corner: Meet your new best friend with the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society.
- Vendor Market: Shop for unique pet products, services, and delicious treats.
- Food Trucks & Snacks
- Everyone’s Favorite — The Doggie Pageant (see more info below)
- MUCH MORE!
For Everyone’s Enjoyment:
- Please ensure all dogs are on a leash.
- Don’t forget to bring water for you and your pet to stay hydrated.
- Be prepared for a day of fun, education, and community spirit.
Dog Day in the Garden is more than just an event; it’s one of Fayetteville’s favorite days, highly anticipated by both humans and canines alike. Let’s make memories, support a great cause, and enjoy the beauty of nature together. We can’t wait to see you and your four-legged friends there!
FAPS will have adoptable dogs and cats at the Garden in hopes to find fur-ever homes! *Please note, adoptions can not be made at the Garden. You must go through the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society to fill out an application and go through the adoption process.*
Special Event admission fees apply for this event.
* Garden Members $5 + tax
* General Admission$12 + tax
* Military (with ID) $11 + tax
* Adults 65 & Older $11 + tax
* Children ages 6-12 $7 + tax
* Children 5 and Under FREE
* Dogs FREE
The Barks & Beauty Pageant will be awarding prizes in the following categories:
• Pet/Owner Duo
• Best Trick
• Best Outfit
• Grey Muzzle of the Garden*
• Puppy of the Garden*
• Rescue of the Garden*
• Queen of the Garden*
• King of the Garden*
ALL dogs will be in the running for KOTG/QOTG.
ALL rescues will be in the running for ROTG.
ALL seniors (8+) will be in the running for GMOTG.
ALL puppies (under 6 months) will be in the running for POTG.
Register your dog for the pageant on event day.
THANK YOU to our Dog Day Sponsors
* Fayetteville Pet Resort
* Riverbark
* Tito’s Handmade Vodka
* US Logoworks
* Rivers, Champ, Brier, Parker, Turner and Waylon