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    The Sandhills Dog Fair

    Bring your pup, bring your friends, and spend the day shopping, strolling, and supporting local rescues and shelters doing lifesaving work across the Sandhills.

A Pawsome Day Out for Dogs & Their People

We’re back—and bigger than ever! Join us for the 2026 Sandhills Dog Fair, a four‑hour celebration of dogs, community, and rescue at the beautiful Pinehurst Village Arboretum.

Bring your pup, bring your friends, and spend the day shopping, strolling, and supporting local rescues and shelters doing lifesaving work across the Sandhills.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Pinehurst Village Arboretum
395 Magnolia Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374

Admission: Free & open to the public

What to Expect

Dog‑Focused Vendors – Treats, gear, accessories, and goodies for dogs and humans

Meet Adoptable Dogs – Say hello to pups from local rescues and shelters

Photo Ops – Capture the memories with your best friend

Contests & Activities – Fun challenges for dogs of all shapes and sizes

Music & Food – Enjoy great vibes, eats, and drinks

Raffles – Try your luck and help raise funds for participating rescues

Every purchase, raffle ticket, and share helps raise awareness and critical funding for dogs in need.

Why It Matters

The Sandhills Dog Fair isn’t just a fun day out—it’s a way to support the organizations working behind the scenes to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs across our community. Your attendance helps ensure more dogs get the second chances they deserve.

Good to Know

  • Dogs must be leashed at all times
  • Please bring water, waste bags, and your pup’s best manners
  • Friendly, social dogs only—this is a busy event

Adoptable Dogs

The Debrief: Success Stories from the Field

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    Pearl’s Fresh Start

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  • Trixie’s Second Chance at Puppyhood

    Trixie’s Second Chance at Puppyhood

    Trixie’s story started in a place no puppy should ever be—confined to a rabbit cage in a basement. A concerned message on social media brought her to our attention, and we stepped in immediately. She had never felt grass beneath...

  • Louise (Little Lou): From Free Post to Forever Home

    Louise (Little Lou): From Free Post to Forever Home

    On July 12th, we found Little Lou being given away for free on Facebook—and we knew we had to act fast. She was covered in scars, terrified, limping, and bearing deep cuts… yet somehow still incredibly sweet. Despite everything she’d endured, her...

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