Kings Mountain NC, Attending the Coon Dog Day Parade

We're excited to share that for the first time in many years, horses are being welcomed back to the Coon Dog Day Parade in Saluda, NC, and the 40 Something Cowgirls have been invited to ride with them for the first time! This will require you bringing most experienced horse, NO GREEN HORSES. Parades can offer a level of anxiety with your horse and we want everyone and horse to be safe.

**Saturday, July 11, 2026
 Parade begins at 11:00 AM—Staging info and time will be announced as soon as it’s available. This is a full-scale hometown parade featuring floats, community groups, and plenty of spectators.
In addition to the parade, enjoy a day full of activities including: Vendor Booths Food Trucks & Local Restaurants 5K Run Firefighter Agility Contest AKC Bench Show & Treeing Contest Live Music Square Dancing
Whether you're riding or just coming out to enjoy the festivities, this is always a fun day and a great opportunity to represent our chapter in the community!
For more information about the event, visit: Coon Dog Day Festival
Cowgirls!! Please register through Wild Apricot so we can gauge participation, talk about our parade outfits for us and our horses and provide updates as details become available.
We hope you'll join us for a fun day in Saluda!