Celebrate Trussville’s Dog Daze, Sept. 14—food, fun + free admission
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The Historic Trussville Mall will come alive with family-friendly entertainment, delicious food, a pup strut and more during the 43rd annual Dog Daze on Saturday, September 14.
Read on for more details on this free event, including vendors, activities and more.
Dog Daze event details
- What: Dog Daze Festival—Hosted by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce + the City of Trussville with Presenting Sponsor Brown Automotive
- When: Saturday, September 14 | 10AM-4PM
- Where: Historic Trussville Mall, 400 Pkwy Dr, Trussville, 35173
- Cost: Free admission
Celebrating 43 years
Dog Daze is a long-standing tradition in Trussville. Although dogs are welcome, the festival is about celebrating the end of the long, hot days of summer while offering a mix of fun activities, entertainment, and a community atmosphere—all while being pet-friendly.
“We’re thrilled to bring Dog Daze to Trussville again this year. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to come together and enjoy a day filled with fun, food and festivities”.
Melissa Walker, Interim Director/Events, Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce
Meet Trussville-area vendors
On Saturday, September 14, local vendors will be set up at the historic Trussville Mall featuring everything from community organizations to handmade goods.
Here a peek at some you’ll see at the event:
- Anderson Avenue Boutique
- Birmingham Academy of Martial Arts
- Kountry Kreations
- Louis & George Boutique
- Paint All the Things
- Puttin’ on the Ritz DJ
- QYD Wellness and Angel Engraves
Enjoy delicious food + drinks
Good food makes an event worth attending. Feel free to show up at Dog Daze hungry—it won’t last long!
There will be over a dozen local food and drink vendors on site, including:
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
- Chicken Salad Chick
- Chick-fil-A
- Dale’s Sauces
- El Compa
- Hero Doughnuts
- Milo’s Hamburgers
- Papa B’s Peanuts
- Pazzo Pizza
- Rae Rae’s Catering
- Rodney Scott’s BBQ
- Rotan Lemonade Stand
- Snowie of Alabama
- The Bomb
- The Coconut Hut
- Travelin Tom’s Coffee
Discover family-friendly activities
From chalk art and a foam dance party to free family activities, you’ll find all sorts of entertainment throughout the day.
Check out the list of what’s planned:
- 9AM-3PM: Chalk Art Competition/Contest
- 10AM-1PM: Face painting
- 10AM-4PM:
- Great Smiles Photo Zone
- Heritage Hall Tours
- Fun Source Kid Zone benefitting the Trussville Chamber Scholarship ($25 unlimited wristband for rides + inflatables–cash only)
- LifeSouth Blood Drive
- Misting Stations
- Mr. Twister Balloon Artist (free creations from 10AM-2PM)
- Touch That Truck
- Game Day Experience
- Fun activities, giveaways + more—10AM-11AM
- College football—11AM-4PM (live viewings of college football)
- 11AM-3PM: Foam Dance Party
KIds will enjoy meeting famous friends and thrilling rides. (Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce)
Visit the stage for even more, including:
- 10AM: National Anthem performed by Cahaba Elementary Choir Students
- 10-11AM: Highway 11 Band
- 11-11:30AM: Miss Kelley’s Dance Studio
- 11:30AM-Noon: Birmingham Martial Arts
- Noon-1PM: Slagheap Band
- 1-1:30PM: Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Dance Team
- 1:30PM-2:30PM: Kristy White’s Music Students
- 2:30-4PM: Pup Strut
There will be music, too—Puttin’ on the Ritz DJ Service will be spinning tracks all day.
BONUS: Find excitement at the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation Kids and Family Area. The Trussville Historical Society will open Heritage Hall to the public, allowing visitors to learn more about the city’s history.
DOUBLE BONUS: Dog Daze T-shirts will be available at the event. Grab one for $15.
The Pup Strut is a must-see
These sweet dogs participated in the Pet Supplies Plus Pup Strut during Dog Daze 2023. (Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce)
Head to the Historic Mall’s stage at 2:30PM for one of the event’s most popular highlights—the Pet Supplies Plus Pup Strut. Trust me, you’ll want a front-row seat!
All dogs are welcome to join in the fun. Just sign ’em up and lead them across the stage so they can strut their stuff for a chance to win ribbons and prizes.
There is a $5 entry fee, which will support Trussville’s Cahaba Dog Park.
Wrap up the day at the Dog Daze Ending Celebration Concert
The fun continues into the night with a free concert at The Gateway-Trussville Entertainment District.
Local singer Ethan Womack kicks off the show at 7PM followed by hometown favorite band SIDECAR from 8-10PM.
- What: Trussville Dog Daze Ending Celebration Concert at the Gateway
- When: Saturday, September 14 | 7-10PM
- Where: The Gateway Trussville Entertainment District Stage, 101 Beech St, Trussville, AL 35173
- Cost: Free admission | Donations are appreciated to benefit the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund
Join the fun during Dog Daze on Saturday, September 14. For event updates and more, visit Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce’s website and follow them on Facebook + Instagram.
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Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank this year’s Dog Daze sponsors: Brown Automotive, APCO Employees Credit Union, AmFirst Federal Credit Union, Ascension St. Vincent’s Free Standing Emergency Department, Avadian Credit Union, BBB of Central & South Alabama, Birmingham Coca-Cola, Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation, Cahaba Law Group LLC, Cahaba Sign and Design, Courtesy Buick GMC, Dobbs Ford, Geico-Armstrong Services, Grandview Medical Center Freestanding ER, Great Smiles Orthodontics, ICON Trussville, McCullough Oil Company, Pet Supplies Plus, Puttin on the Ritz DJ Service, SouthPoint Bank, SPOC Automation, Trussville Gas and Water, Trussville Merchant’s Association, Voigt-Abernathy, WZZK-Summit Media
