04/20/2024
Get DirectionsCalling all dogs and their humans!
Towne Centre has gone to the dogs.
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre is a terrific place to shop and eat, and is conveniently located just over the Connector from the Isle of Palms.
It also happens to be very pet friendly. They have one of the very best pet stores around, Hairy Winston, along with many shops and outdoor cafés where your pooch is welcome.
Towne Centre sponsors fun events all year long, including Puppy Bowl (the day before Superbowl Sunday), Live Under the Oaks, ArtFest, Fall Festival, Lights Up Holiday Spirit & Tree Lighting, visits with Santa, and more.
This is the most dog-centric of them all. It’s their annual Fido Fest, brought to you in conjunction with fine folks at the Charleston Animal Society.
Here's what went on in 2023:
- Event Emcee: 92.5 Kickin’ Country’s Brian Cleary;
- Games, giveaways, freebies, fun and FUNdraising;
- First 150 dogs at the Towne Centre registration table get a free gift;
- Caricatures by Dawn, face painting by Faith, and balloon animals & glitter tattoos by Carol;
- Live music by the cover band 40 Years Too Late (playing pop, classic rock and country);
- Dog Contests! It costs just $5 to enter, with all proceeds going to the Charleston Animal Society. They’ll declare winners and award prizes in these categories: Cutest Dog; Dog & Owner Look-Alike; Waggiest Tail; Peanut Butter Eating; and A Face Only a Mom Could Love.
- Dog training sessions on obedience and protection, by BeastMode Dog Training;
- Fido Marketplace with the following exhibitors - Charleston Animal Society, Hairy Winston Pet Boutique, Park West Vet and Stay at Park West Vet, Local Dog, Advanced Animal Care of Mount Pleasant, East Cooper Animal Hospital, Jeanne Taylor Photography, Palmetto Pup Company, Buff City Soap, Brisson Imagery, Designs by Michie, Rock Box Fitness, Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts and others.
- Food and drinks from New Dog Hot Dogs, Burton’s Grill, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Madrigals Tacos, Mac Daddy Food Truck, Holy City Popcorn, and Holy City Homemade Italian Ice.
Fido Fest is based in the lovely park area, The Oaks, across from Barnes and Noble. Admission and parking are absolutely free.
And of course, bring your dog(s)! Or rather, they may bring you.
NOTE: Date for 2024 is tentative. Check back closer to the event for the latest info.