Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo

UT Gardens is hosting the 4th annual HowlOWeen! There will be pet friendly vendors, rescue groups with adoptable pets, food truck, a pet food drive, and the always fun costume contest. Join us for this family fun afternoon! More info from UT below:

This fun event caters to dogs and dog lovers. Presented by the UT Gardens and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine it will feature a judged costume parade with prizes, and an expo of educational booths, pet-related businesses, and local rescue groups. We will be hosting a pet food drive to benefit East Tennessee Spay & Neuter. 

Admission is free to the event with a fee for parade participants. Parade fees will be $10 per costume entry if you pre-register. Costume entries may include more than one dog. Although pre-registration for the parade is requested, you will be able to register onsite from 1pm until 2:15. Day-of registration fees will be $15 per costume entry. The parade will begin at 2:30 pm.

Link to pre-register for the parade will be available soon: 

We will be selling event t-shirts again this year. Sizes available are Youth – Small to Medium and Adult – Small to XLarge ($10 per shirt). Adult – 2XL to 4XL ($15 per shirt). You can pre-order a t-shirt and pick it up at the event (link will be available soon)

This event will be held rain or shine. 

Please see our website for more details – tiny.utk.edu/howloween