Join us in March 2026 for the 12th annual Mutts on Main, where downtown goes to the dogs!
This pet expo highlights adoptions and fostering at the Hall County Animal Shelter. Bring your pup pals downtown for a tail-waggin’ good time!
Win Best in Show!
Dog Contest Entry: ($5 each: Fundraising for Local Animal Shelters/Services)
Categories:
- Best Dressed
- Best Trick
- Look Alike
Event Details:
Pet-related vendors/artisans, sidewalk sales at local stores, and Pet Adoptions with the Hall County Animal Shelter open throughout the day!
Tentative Schedule of 2026 Mutts on Main Events:
- 10am Expo Opens, Live on Air with Bill Maine / WDUN
- 10:30am ‘K9s in Flight’ Disc Dog Show #1 in Roosevelt Square
- 11am: Hall County K9 Unit meet and greet
- 12pm: Fashion Show / Pet Contests
- 1pm: ‘K9s in Flight’ Disc Dog Show #2 in Roosevelt Square
- 2pm: Becky Simon Band Live, Gainesville PD Therapy Dog Meet and Greet
- 3pm: ‘K9s in Flight’ Disc Dog Show #3 in Roosevelt Square
- 4pm: Event Ends, Expo Closes
All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!
- Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
- Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
- North Parking Deck, 130 Main St.
- Historic City Hall, 117 Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Parking /Road Closures:
- Bradford Street (both sides- road closes at 5am)
- Main Street (both sides- road closes at 5am)
- Washington Street (parking closures on park-side only starting at 5am)
- Spring Street (parking closures on park-side starting at 5am. Left lane: vendor unloading zone from 8am-10am)
2026 Layout Map Coming Soon!
Interested in becoming a sponsor for Mutts on Main?
CLICK HERE TO VIEW SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Want to be a Vendor?
*Applications FOR 2026 COMING SOON*
