• Costume Contests – Show off your most creative, funny, or spooky look!
• Local Celebrity Pie-Eating Contest – Watch your favorite community faces battle it out for pie supremacy.
• Trick-or-Treat from Booth to Booth – NEW this year! Kids can collect goodies as they explore artisan vendors, small businesses, community organization booths, and city department booths.
• Local Vendors & Food Trucks – Shop, snack, and savor the flavors of fall.
• Games & Activities – Fun for all ages!

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Events Plaza & North St. Andrews Street, Downtown Dothan
FREE Admission

Lucky Dog Training Academy and Southeast Alabama Kennel Club is hosting K9 Karnival! This 2-day event will feature free food, vendors, multiple sports to participate in, and a raffle benefiting local rescues!!

Enjoy Dothan’s Newest Venue, Porter Park Events Plaza! This event features a free concert for the public, a closed-down St. Andrews Street, food trucks, retail vendors, and a brand-new chapter for downtown.

Porter Park Events Plaza is set to open on Saturday, September 13th, and we’re kicking it off with something big — free concerts for the public, a closed-down St. Andrews Street, food trucks, retail vendors, and a brand-new chapter for downtown.

We're excited to be back in the lot at Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill, Dothan for our Fall Market on September 11th, from 5p-8p! We'll be featuring an outdoor market full of your favorite local artisans, small businesses, and food/snack vendors as well as live music by David Andrews Jr., giveaway opportunities, family friendly games, and more!

Water World shuts down for humans on Labor Day, but they’re letting the dogs out on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 8 AM – 12 PM!

All proceeds will benefit local beneficiaries: Wiregrass Pets Rescue & Adoption and the Wiregrass Spay and Neuter Alliance!

Bring your best furry friend and make a splash for a great cause!

Join us at the Houston County Farm Center for the Poplar Head Farmer’s Market! We’ll have handmade bandannas, scrunchies, and other accessories, as well as quail eggs, chicken eggs, and fresh produce! Other vendors include Mt. Moriah Farms, Robinson Homestead, Bell Farms, and more!

Join us on the Square in Headland for the Farmers Market! There will be a variety of fresh produce vendors, bakers, and homesteads!

Join us at the Houston County Farm Center for the 3rd Annual Watermelon Festival at Poplar Head Farmer’s Market! We’ll have handmade bandannas, scrunchies, and other accessories, as well as quail eggs, chicken eggs, and fresh produce! Other vendors include Mt. Moriah Farms, Robinson Homestead, Bell Farms, and more!

Join us on the Square in Headland for the Farmers Market! There will be a variety of fresh produce vendors, bakers, and homesteads!

Join us at the Houston County Farm Center for the 3rd Annual Watermelon Festival at Poplar Head Farmer’s Market! We’ll have handmade bandannas, scrunchies, and other accessories, as well as quail eggs, chicken eggs, and fresh produce! Other vendors include Mt. Moriah Farms, Robinson Homestead, Bell Farms, and more!

Join us on the Square in Headland for the Farmers Market! There will be a variety of fresh produce vendors, bakers, and homesteads!

Join us at the Houston County Farm Center for the weekly Poplar Head Farmer’s Market! We’ll have handmade bandannas, scrunchies, and other accessories, as well as quail eggs, chicken eggs, and fresh produce! Other vendors include Mt. Moriah Farms, Robinson Homestead, Bell Farms, and more!

Who's ready for another Sip & Shop?! Make plans now to join us on Thursday, June 12th from 5p-8p in the back party room at Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill for our Summer Sip & Shop! We’ll be featuring a curated selection of local artisans, speciality cocktails from Fire Stone's cash bar*, and opportunities to win some awesome prize baskets full of goodies from the participating artisans!

Featuring:
• Brit & Bear
• Joreski Family Farm
• Paper Chaser Pens
• Velvet Elvis Boutique
• Little Shop of Treasures Candles & Collectibles
• Amber Gail & Co.
• Panda Organics
• Granny Smith Designs
• Tender Hearts Homestead
• Tri Quartz & Co.

We recommend clicking "interested" or "going" on the event page to stay up to date on all the details!

*Patron must be 21+ and able to provide a valid government ID in order to purchase an alcoholic beverage.

Join us at the Houston County Farm Center for the weekly Poplar Head Farmer’s Market! We’ll have handmade bandannas, scrunchies, and other accessories, as well as quail eggs, chicken eggs, and fresh produce! Other vendors include Mt. Moriah Farms, Robinson Homestead, Bell Farms, and more!

You’ll not only find us, but also baked goods, seasonal flowers, fruits and vegetables, all available at the farmers market year round.

Join us for a special evening where soccer meets second chances at Paws at the Pitch, proudly presented by Wiregrass Pets and Dothan United Soccer Club!

This Donation and Adoption Night is all about giving back — to the community, to local pets in need, and to the families who welcome them home. Come out to meet lovable, adoptable pets from Wiregrass Pets and our rescue partners — all animals on-site will be looking for their forever homes.
Bring a donation and get in FREE!
Items like unopened pet food, leashes, collars, harnesses, and toys will be accepted at the gate — your generosity gets you into the game at no cost!

Please remember: this event is for adoptable pets only — personal pets should stay at home to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for all the animals on-site.

It’s a night of compassion, community, and competition — whether you're ready to adopt, want to support a great cause, or just enjoy a great soccer match, we can’t wait to see you there!

Join us on the Square in Headland for the Farmers Market! There will be a variety of fresh produce vendors, bakers, and homesteads!

Join us at the Houston County Farm Center for the 2025 Opening Day of Poplar Head Farmer’s Market! We’ll have handmade bandannas, scrunchies, and other accessories, as well as quail eggs, chicken eggs, and fresh produce!

Save the date! We hope you will make plans to join us at the lot at Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill, Dothan on Thursday, May 8th from 5P - 8P for our Mother's Day Market! We'll be featuring a variety of local artists, makers, small businesses, and vendors with booths full of items to shop for the perfect gift for Mom (or yourself)! 

We'll also have live musical entertainment from local artist, Joseph Brooks, fun yard games for the whole family, and more! 

Interested artisans/vendors can apply here: https://forms.gle/nBcA2UwCY4cJmcHs9

Featuring:
• Joreski Family Farm
• Brit & Bear
• Elle Bee Designs
• Mt. Moriah Farms
• Little Shop of Treasures Candles & Collectibles 
• Tri Quartz & Co.

Don't forget everyone's favorite part of our events: For every purchase you make during the market, you'll receive a raffle token. When you're done shopping, you'll turn all the tokens you've collected in at the raffle tablen where you'll be entered to win ONE of FIVE prize baskets valued over $50/each! We'll raffle these off on Friday, May 9th! We hope you come out and shop with these amazing artisans and vendors at our Mother's Day Market!

4 Legs and Easter Eggs! Sunday, April 13th from 12pm-3pm. Let your dog catch the scent of treat-filled eggs during 3 Dogs and a Chick’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt!

They will have a food truck and vendors, along with several local rescue groups with adoptable dogs and cats.

Bring your basket for the egg hunt - they will have ONE egg hunt this year in the large field. One section will be for any size dog and the smaller section will be for small or senior dogs only.

Event takes place in The Landing Park, directly behind our 3 Dogs and a Chick in Fort Walton.

Save the Date! Thursday, April 10th from 5p-8p we'll be in the back party room at Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill for our Spring Sip & Shop! We’ll be featuring a curated selection of 12 local artisans, Easter Bunny photo ops with Landey Photography, speciality cocktails from Fire Stone's cash bar*, and opportunities to win some awesome raffles from all the participating artisans!

*Patron must be 21+ and able to provide a valid government ID in order to purchase an alcoholic beverage.

Brit & Bear and Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill, Dothan invites you to join us in celebrating the Happiest Day in Dothan as the KOK Mardi Gras Parade rolls through the streets! We'll provide patrons with lots of family friendly fun, including live entertainment, local artisans, food/snack vendors, parade viewing area, and more! 

Interested in participating? Vendor and Food Truck applications are open NOW - February 14th. Apply here: https://forms.gle/GGkxRa4247JKDd3d6

Featured Vendors:
• Brit & Bear
• Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill
• Elle Bee Designs
• Joreski Family Farm
• Panda Organics

Click 'interested' or 'going' on the event to stay up to date on all the details!

Absolutely NO coolers/ice chests will be allowed.

Beads and Moonpies will fly at Solomon Park on Saturday, February 15th. Join in the fun as the Mystics of Solomon Park take to the streets and the children's and pet parade returns.

We invite area preschool age children (up to age 6) to throw on a costume and join the Wagon Parade. Too old for a wagon, join the fun in the Elementary Walking Float Parade. Kids age 7 to 9 can participate in a wearable float. This category is simple and fun, just grab an old box, some art supplies and use your creativity.

No kiddos? Bring a Pet! We're inviting pet owners to enter their dogs in the Pet Parade. This is a great way for older kids to participate in the day. There is a $10 Entry fee per pet- the proceeds benefit the WIREGRASS HUMANE SOCIETY. Costumed pets encouraged!

Mark your calendars, we'll be in the party room at Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill on Thursday, February 13th from 5p - 8p for our Valentine Sip & Shop! Whether your shopping for your Valentine, Galentine, or yourself; you'll most definitely fall in love with something from one (or all) of our featured artisans!

Join us at the lot at Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill, Dothan on Thursday, December 12th from 5P - 8P for our Jolly Jingle Market! We'll be featuring a variety of curated local artists, makers, small businesses, and vendors in our Holiday Market! Raylin Lenoir Photography and Santa will be on site from 5:30PM - 7:30PM for Christmas Portraits! These sessions are great for children, pets, or the whole family! Bring a lawn chair and plan to stick around, Joseph Brooks will be on stage singing Christmas carols and Holiday tunes!

The Town of Cowarts and Brit & Bear invites you to Christmas in Cowarts on Sunday, December 1st from 2P - 6P at the Cowarts Walking Trail, located directly behind Cowarts Town Hall!

We encourage you to bring the whole family, as there will be plenty of fun for everyone! Enjoy live musical entertainment, visits with Santa Claus, free train rides for children, local vendors to shop with and food trucks to grab some grub from, a pet pageant sponsored by Circle City Boarding and benefiting the Wiregrass Humane Society, plus a Christmas tree lighting at dark!

Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill, Dothan and Brit & Bear invite you to embrace your festive side a little early this season at our Thanksmas Market on Saturday, November 9, 2024! This event is the perfect opportunity to jumpstart your holiday shopping! With an exciting mix of raffles, entertainment, and a diverse variety of local vendors, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse unique gifts, handmade crafts, beautiful works of art, and delectable eats while soaking in the cheerful atmosphere!

Spooky Season is just around the corner and we encourage you to make plans now to attend our Monstrous Market! 👻

Featuring:

• Artisans / Small Businesses

• Raffles & Prizes

• Live Music from Joseph Brooks

• Haute & Hairy Pet Contest benefitting Joy's Pet Haven

Every time you make a purchase, you'll be entered to win ONE of FIVE baskets valued at over $75/each! Each basket is unique, and packed with goodies from our featured artisans and small businesses! Looking for an extra raffle entry? Dress in your best Monster mask or costume to earn an extra raffle token!

Our Haute & Hairy Pet Contest will kick off at 7PM. Registration is $10/pet and all proceeds benefit Joy's Pet Haven! You can pre-register online, or register the day of from 5P - 6:45P at the Brit & Bear booth. We'll have prizes valued at $150, $100, and $50 for first, second, and third place winners!

Pre-registration link: https://forms.gle/cFERedCFv15bDpcL8

Vendors, don't miss your chance to showcase your spooky goods! Apply here: https://forms.gle/Ue6MaXArgtUwzmw27

Event Name: Monstrous Market

Event Date: Thursday, October 17th

Event Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Event Organizer: Brit & Bear | Brittney Pettis (334) 796-0624 or brit@britandbear.com