Halloween-themed event for pet owners and their dogs KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
– The University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville, is going to the dogs for a Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo.
The event, now in its thirteenth year, is co-sponsored by the UT Gardens and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine and caters to dogs and dog lovers.
It will be held Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Enjoy a costumed pet parade emceed by Erin Donovan.
The puparazzi loves the judged categories that include Bad to the Bone (scariest), Funny Bone (funniest), Do(g) It Yourself (homemade), Pup Culture (pop culture/character), and a Bone-a-Fido (best in show).
The event also features an expo of educational booths, pet businesses, and rescue groups.
Various food trucks will be on hand for attendees wanting to purchase food.
People are encouraged to participate in a food drive to benefit the Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee (CAIT), an outreach program at the veterinary college that works to improve the lives of companion animals and reduce the homeless pet population in Tennessee by promoting humane education and spay/neuter initiatives.
Parade pre-registration is $10 per costume entry (can include multiple dogs as one costume).
Parade participants can also register for $15 on the day of the event, between 1 p.m.
The report adds to ongoing university-led research relevant to veterinary medicine, animal health, and clinical decision-making.
university website: University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
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