Calling all costumed canines!
Whether your dog is ‘paws’itively frightening or ear-scratchingly adorable, we love to see them all. Photo opportunities abound in Pumpkin Village and vendors will delight your furry friends with special treats. With two costume contests each day, there’s plenty of chances to win and a guaranteed, tail-wagging good time.
This year’s special category pays homage to the Wonder Women of the art world. Inspired by Cheekwood’s exhibition, Wonder Women: Women Printmakers of the 1970s, we want to see your favorite Female Art Icon in dog form. Bring Frida Kahlo, the Mona Lisa, or Yayoi Kusama and let the four-legged icons strut their stuff on the stage.
Categories:
Best Kid & Canine Combo
Adult & Dog Duo
Best Female Art Icon
Top Dawg
Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed inside any buildings. Owners are responsible for and must clean up after their pups.
We will have water refill and doggie bag stations on the property. Please BYOBowl to fill and refill with water for your dog.
Schedule of Events
Saturday
10 – 10:45 AM | Costume Contest #1 Registration | Arboretum Lawn
12 PM | Costume Contest #1 | Arboretum Lawn
1 – 1:45 PM | Costume Contest #2 Registration | Arboretum Lawn
2 PM | Costume Contest #2 | Arboretum Lawn
Food Vendors
Claremont Street Bao
Cousins Maine Lobster
Daddy’s Dogs
Gypsy Crepe
Haute Wheels
Pie Town Tacos
Dog Vendors
Cheekwood Gift Shop
Dancin’ Dog
FurEver Friends
Mandy Whitley Photography
Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
Pawmore Pawtisserie
Pawster Nashville
Pet Musings
ReadiVet
Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE)
Three Dog Bakery
Weenie Wraps
Sunday
10 – 10:45 AM | Costume Contest #1 Registration | Arboretum Lawn
11 AM | Costume Contest #1 | Arboretum Lawn
1 – 1:45 PM | Costume Contest #2 Registration | Arboretum Lawn
2 PM | Costume Contest #2 | Arboretum Lawn
Food Vendors
Cheesecake Society
Livvi’s Lunchbox
Rice to Meet You
The Grilled Cheeserie
The Pepper Pott
The Rolling Recipe
Yayo’s OMG
Dog Vendors
Blonde Sausage Co.
Bonaparte’s Retreat Dog Rescue
Cheekwood Gift Shop
Eloise + Co
FurEver Friends
Metro Water: Scoop the Poop
Nashvillle Humane Association
Nashville Pet Spa
Pawmore Pawtisserie
Pawster Nashville
Pet Musings
ReadiVet
Three Dog Bakery
Weenie Wraps
Bring Your Own Bowl
We will have water refill and doggie bag stations on the property. Please BYOBowl to fill and refill with water for your dog.
If you don’t have a collapsible bowl and want something that’s easy to carry around, try making one out of materials you could already have at home. Like this one from a dog food bag or this one from a cereal box and bag.
For more information on why we no longer provide communal bowls, check out this article from the AKC and this article from Preventative Vet.
Please keep all pet friends on leash at Cheekwood and do not bring them into any of the buildings.
Reserve Tickets
| Gardens Only | Gardens + Mansion | |
| Adults | $22 | $28 |
| Youth (3-17) | $15 | $21 |
| Ages 2 & Under | FREE | FREE |
| Member Adult | $12 | $15 |
| Member Youth | $10 | $13 |
A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.