Pooches and Pupkins

Celebrate the season with your pup at Pooches & Pupkins, a tail-wagging evening of festive fun at the Garden. This event invites dog lovers and their four-legged friends to explore our scenic lawn spaces and festive pumpkin displays while showing off their most creative fall costumes.

The highlight of the evening will be the Pooch Parade, a playful costume contest featuring a photo op and prizes for the best-dressed pups. A panel of local celebrity judges will be on hand to select the winners. Check out the event timeline below.

Guests will enjoy:

• Complimentary pup cups from the Garden
• Pet friendly vendors offering treats, gear, & goodies
• Live music, with your hosts, Amber and Mildred
• Instagram-worthy backdrops to capture your Garden memories together
• Seasonal refreshments & snacks for purchase

Stroll through the Garden in crisp, golden hour light, mingle with fellow dog lovers, and enjoy a festive, community-focused atmosphere.

This event is part of Festifall, our seasonal celebration at the Garden in September and October, proudly sponsored by First Horizon Bank.

Event Timeline:

5:00 PM – The event begins! Explore local vendors, enjoy the seasonal displays, and mingle with fellow dog lovers and their pups. Don’t forget to register for the costume contest!

5:30 PM – Costume contest registration closes.

6:00 PM – The Pooch Parade kicks off. Cheer on the costumed canines!

6:30 PM – Costume contest winners announced.

7:00 PM – Event concludes. Thanks for joining us!