Howl-O-Ween
Hosted by Downtown Belmont Development Association
Dust off those costumes and bring your four-legged friends to Stowe Park for Belmont’s annual Howl-O-Ween! Pups and their people are invited to strut their stuff in a costumed parade around the park, then compete for bragging rights across a range of costume contest categories. Whether your dog is spooky, silly or seriously stylish, it’s sure to be a howling good time. Leashed, friendly dogs of all sizes are welcome.
Registration is $10 per pet, and all proceeds will be donated to Gaston County Animal Control and Enforcement.
🗓️ October 24th, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Stowe Park (24 S. Main St.)
EVENT DE “TAILS”
- October 1st
- 8:00 AM – Online Registration Opens
- October 23rd
- 5:00 PM – Online Registration Closes
- October 24th
- 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM – In-Person Registration & Sign-In
- 9:00 AM – Parade and Judging Begin
The parade route will loop Stowe Park, beginning and ending at the amphitheater. Prizes will be provided for the best costume!
Thank you to our Event Sponsors
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