# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Uptown Hounds 5K & Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?? **Kick Off the Holidays at Clifford's Uptown Hounds 5K & Festival!** ??  
? **Uptown Shelby**  
? **Saturday, November 15th**  
? 5K begins in the morning — arrive early and bring your running buddy (dogs welcome!)

Join Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza as we launch the holiday season with a celebration that blends giving, community, and canine cheer!

? Lace up for our **Uptown Hounds 5K** — awards given by age group, and yes, your pup can join you on the run!  
? Feast at our food trucks, including the mouthwatering goodness of **TJ’s Hammsburgers**  
?️ Stroll through unique **vendor booths** and start your Christmas shopping with handmade and heartfelt gifts  
? Groove to the sounds of **DJ Angie**, spinning festive beats throughout the day  
? And don’t miss the **best Santa & Grinch photos** in town, at         RollOver Pets**!  
? Santa & Grinch photo sessions:  
— 9 AM to 12 Noon  
— 1 PM to 4 PM  

? These photos make perfect holiday gifts — bring your four-legged kids and make a memory that lasts!

Every part of this festival supports dogs who’ve suffered from abuse, neglect, injury, and abandonment. Your presence helps fuel the mission to heal and find homes for those who need us most.

? Let's run, eat, shop, dance, and love — all for the pups who deserve a second chance.

#UptownHoundsFestival #CliffordsArmy #CARErescue #RunForTheRescue #ShelbyNCEvents #SantaPaws #GrinchPics #HolidayWithHeart
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/uptown-hounds-5k-and-festival/200028655699730
- **Event Categories**: festivals, holiday, dog, food-drinks, kids, shopping, pictures-with-santa, christmas
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 169

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shelby
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Uptown Shelby, Shelby, NC
- **lat**: 35.29047
- **long**: -81.5411
- **full address**: Uptown Shelby, Shelby, NC, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Uptown Hounds 5K & Festival being held?
  - **A:** Uptown Hounds 5K & Festival takes place on Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Uptown Shelby, Shelby, NC, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Uptown Hounds 5K & Festival?
  - **A:** Uptown Hounds 5K & Festival is organized by Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Uptown Hounds 5K & Festival is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shelby, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 160+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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