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Wag-O-Ween Savannah: A Spooktacular Halloween Event for Pets & People
Wag-O-Ween: A Spooktacular Pet-Friendly Fall Event in Savannah
Because of its legendary haunted history, Halloween is easily one of Savannah’s most anticipated holidays. From spooky ghost tours to bar crawls, there are dozens of ways to celebrate Halloween in Savannah — in fact, you can even celebrate Halloween with your furry friend!
Wag-O-Ween, a pet-friendly community event in Savannah, is one of the city’s most popular fall events that attracts thousands of participants (and their dogs!) each year. If you’re a pet owner thinking about attending this festive event in Savannah… keep reading to learn everything you need to know!
Wag-O-Ween Weekend Details for 2025
Where
Wag-O-Ween primarily occurs in the Historic Downtown and Starland Districts of Savannah, with most events happening at Pulaski Square and Starland Yard.
When
Tickets
Tickets are $12 per dog and include admission to the event for the entire weekend, an event goody bag and map, a scavenger hunt card, and an event wristband (to be worn by the owner of each participating pet). You can also purchase a T-shirt, Ticket, and Raffle Bundle for $55 per dog, which includes one T-shirt, one admission, and five raffle tickets.
Brief History of Wag-O-Ween
Wag-O-Ween is a family- and pet-friendly trick-or-treat event in Savannah. This community tradition started in 2006 as a parade to benefit local animal rescues by local businesswoman, Sara Portman.
After Sara passed away in 2020, Locally Made Savannah and Renegade Paws Rescue took over organizing the event, helping to establish the Sara Portman Community Fund. A portion of the annual proceeds from Wag-O-Ween is donated to this fund, which helps with spay and neuter efforts in the local community. The remaining proceeds from sponsorships, raffles, and ticket sales are donated to local animal rescues, helping to place rescued animals with loving families in their forever homes.
Why Attend Wag-O-Ween in Savannah?
Trick-or-Treating
Wiener Races
The Wiener Races at Wag-O-Ween are one of the highlights of the event!
During the races, all dogs (not just dachshunds!) can participate in a friendly race across Pulaski Square. Dogs will be sorted into two categories — Weiner Dogs and “Weiners at Heart” (all other breeds). Races with six dogs at a time are held throughout the weekend, and the finals, featuring the winning dog from each race in both categories, occur at 4 PM each day. Participation is $5 per dog.
Photo Contest
Raffle Prizes
Raffle stands are available at Pulaski Square and Starland Yard during Wag-O-Ween. Tickets cost $5 each or $20 for five. All the funds raised will support participating animal shelters, so you can feel good about your donation — win or lose!
Other Events
Check out some of the other pet-friendly events in Savannah leading up to Wag-O-Ween, including the Wag-O-Ween Fun Run from 8 AM to 12 PM on October 4th, Pack Walks in Downtown Savannah and the Starland District on October 11th and 19th, and Yappy Hour at Starland Yard from 6 to 8 PM on October 22nd.
Wag-O-Ween Fun Facts & Numbers
- Wag-O-Ween attracts more than 3,000 annual participants (and their pets, of course!) to Downtown Savannah and the Starland Districts.
- In 2023 and 2024, more than $100,000 was donated to 12 participating local animal rescues, and enough money was raised to fund 300+ community spay and neuter surgeries.
- In 2020, Wag-O-Ween expanded to a two-day event, and in 2021, the event expanded beyond Downtown Savannah to include the Starland District.
- More than 100 local businesses participate as “treat stops” during the event.
- Wag-O-Ween is 100% volunteer-run and relies on local Savannah businesses and volunteers to make this beloved community event a success!
Plan a Pawsitively Spectacular Halloween Trip to Savannah with Your Furry Friend with South Key Management
Heading to Savannah this fall, and bringing your furry friend along? If so, check out our pet-friendly rentals to find the pawfect place to stay with your pup during Wag-O-Ween. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to Savannah — fur babies included!