Fayetteville Falltoberfest Returns to Dickson Street

The Downtown Fayetteville Coalition throws its main strip open to bands and beer vendors, with a row of dressed-up dogs waiting their turn on stage. Now in its fourth year, the festival pairs a full day of live music with a dog pageant of its own, open to all ages. It has become one of Fayetteville’s favorite fall traditions.

THE DEETS

Two Stages of Local Music

As you make your way down the Upper Ramble and seven blocks downtown, you’ll find performers spread across two main stages. This year’s lineup includes Brian Martin, Cody Cooke and the Bayou Outlaws, The Irie Lions, School of Rock, Jack Lindsey Band, Hayefield, Mingo Drive, and the VIBE Dance Group, with more acts still to be announced.

Craft Beer, Fall Cocktails, and Zero-Proof Options

You can grab a local craft beer or a fall cocktail. If you’re skipping alcohol, Spirit-Free Sipping brings non-alcoholic drinks from downtown mixologists.

Makers, Art, and Family Activities

You can browse local artists and makers alongside art installations, plus games and family-friendly activities for the kids. Mr. Oktoberfest makes his usual appearance too.

Dogtoberfest Struts Onto the Puritan Stage

Dogtoberfest is the costume contest and dog pageant held at the Puritan Stage as part of Falltoberfest, alongside weenie dog races. If you enter, your dog gets a wag bag along with a free full day of daycare at Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa, this year’s pageant sponsor. Winners take home a prize and a $100 Hounds Lounge gift card, and a portion of proceeds benefits Big Paws of the Ozarks.

Judging categories include:

• Best in Show
• Best Costume
• Best Dog + Human Duo
• Most Likely to Make You LOL
• Biggest Personality
• Most Pup-arazzi Ready
• Most DogtoberFest Spirit
• Awwww Award
• Most Creative
• Judges’ Choice
• DogtoberFest’s Got Talent

Come join the fun at Falltoberfest, dog or no dog. Dogtoberfest is just as entertaining to watch from the crowd as it is to compete in. If your dog is competing, register ahead of time through the event page.