Events
We Southerners love our potlucks, family picnics, and ball games, and here at Southern Water Dogs, we’re no different. You’ll often find us volunteering in the community, building friendships over a glass of tea, and developing partnerships with local businesses.
We hope you’ll join in the fun with us and our pups at the events featured below. See you soon, fur-iendz!
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SWD Pop-up at Moonshine & Magnolia's!
Join Southern Water Dogs for a fun-filled pop-up at Moonshine and Magnolia’s in downtown Hendersonville! We’ll have locally made dog treats and gear, and you can learn more about our dock diving classes and swimming lessons!
April 20, 2024
2024 Mills River Brewery 5K
Join us for the second annual Mills River Brewery 5K! Southern Water Dogs is proud to sponsor this fun event once again. Run, walk, or cheer, and stop by and get to know our pups. PLUS, we’ll be releasing our brand new products at the event!
March 23, 2024
Dock Diving at the Charlotte, NC Fair!
Congratulations to Beau who participated in the Dock Dogs event at the Charlotte, NC Fair where he placed 3rd in his division! We are so proud of him and had such a great time getting to meet all the other dock divers. Until next year!
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Open House
We invite you to join us at SWD puppy headquarters for a day of puppy snuggles! Drop in to meet our crew, learn about our facility, and meet the Moshe and Beau. Plus you can meet our adoptable puppies and maybe your newest furry family member! (Send us a message for our street address!)
December 17, 2023
2023 Christmas Paw-ty!
Please join us at Mills River Brewery from 6-8pm. Bring a small gift from your pup to exchange with another pup! This is an RSVP event. Please send us an email, text, or submit the contact form here on the website to RSVP. Can’t wait!
November 8, 2023
Therapy Dog Certification
We’re partnering with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to certify qualified pups to become therapy dogs! We’re preparing a 2024 schedule of therapy visits, and would love to add your business or medical facility to our calendar.
October 7, 2023
Gala's Puppy Pickup Weekend
It’s time for Gala’s pups to go home to their new families, plus, join us in celebrating Gala’s retirement to her forever home!
September 1, 2023
Bikes for Kids Cycling Event
Southern Water Dogs is partnering with Tempo Cyclisme Cycling to donate 70+ children’s bikes to families in need this Christmas season.
July 23, 2023
Pup-Up Shop
Just us at Mills River Brewery where Finn will give kisses for donations toward the Blue Ridge Humane Society. Pick up some awesome SWD merchandise while you’re there.
May 23 through July 23, 2023
Swimming & Dock Diving Lessons
Southern Water Dogs will rent the pool at Kabler School for Dogs and teach intro to swimming and dock diving classes weekly.
May 21, 2023
Carolina Dock Diving Competition
Beau will be competing in the Carolina Dock Diving event and he hopes to improve his distance! New and experienced dock divers are invited to dive!
May 9, 2023
Walk at Fletcher Park
Join us for a walk with our dogs around Fletcher Park where the creeks are perfect for introducing your dog to water.
April 30 through May 18, 2023
AKC Good Citizen Class
Sign up to participate with us in the AKC Good Citizen training class, organized by the Hendersonville Kennel Club.
March 26, 2023
Walk at Mills River Park
With the warm Spring weather, join us for a walk around Mills River Park’s dog-friendly trails.
February 27, 2023
Mills River Brewery Bingo night
SWD takes on Bingo Night. Moshe invited his friends (human and fur friends) to join him for bingo and yummy food!
Feb 15, 2023
Mills River Brewery 5k
Southern Water Dogs is a sponsor for the first annual 5k and 1-mile fun run at Mills River Brewery. Sign up to participate, or simply come and visit to purchase our new SWD swag!