2025 Mutt Strutt

Mutt Strutt Parade & Festival

Foothills Humane Society invites you to join us on Saturday, October 25, for the Mutt Strutt Parade & Festival — a community celebration of dogs, people, and fall fun in the foothills. The parade begins at Stearns Park in Columbus, NC, and makes its way down Mills Street to Iron Key Brewing, where the festivities continue with contests, vendors, food, drinks, and family-friendly entertainment.

Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m. and the parade starts promptly at 2:00 p.m. Dogs may participate in costume or without, and all are welcome to take part in the fun.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 25

• Time: Check-in at 1:00 PM • Parade at 2:00 PM

• Location: Parade starts at Stearns Park, ends at Iron Key Brewing

• Registration: $25 per dog in advance • $35 day-of (each dog must be registered)
  

Highlights

• Costume and Owner Look-Alike Contests

• Lawn games for all ages

• Local vendors and crafts

• Food and drinks available for purchase for people and pups

• Adoptable pets meet-and-greet
  

All proceeds benefit Foothills Humane Society, helping to rescue, care for, and find loving homes for animals across Polk County and the surrounding region. ▶️ Register your dog(s) here: Mutt Strutt Participants RSVP Page for Foothills Humane Society - Giveffect ▶️ Sponsor this event: https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/41164-sponsors-for-the-mutt-strutt ▶️ Be a vendor at this event: https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/41162-mutt-strutt-vendors