Bring Your Dog to Hickory Crawdads Dollar Dog Tuesday — August 18

Leave it to the Hickory Crawdads to run a promotion where the name works two ways at once. On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, it's Dollar Dog Tuesday at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, North Carolina — meaning $1 hot dogs on the concourse for you, and $1 admission for your actual dog. Hard to argue with that math.

Straight from the listing: "Dogs are admitted for $1 on Dollar Dog Tuesday. Confirm seating area, leash rules and any waiver or vaccination requirement with the club before attending." A buck to bring your best co-pilot to a summer ballgame is about as good a deal as the road offers.

Why it's a fun outing with a dog

Minor-league nights like this are made for dogs who love people. The pace is relaxed, the crowd is friendly, and there's always somewhere to wander for a sniff between innings. A ballpark is also a great low-stakes way to practice good manners in a busy setting — lots of sights, sounds, and smells, but plenty of room to take a breather when your dog needs one. For a dollar, it's a cheap and cheerful way to make a Tuesday feel like an adventure.

Co-pilot game plan

A few tips from the Sniff & Shift playbook:

• Check the dog rules before you buy. Seating area, leash policy, and any waiver or vaccination requirement can vary — sort them out ahead of time.
• Short leash in the crowd. Concourses get busy, and a short lead keeps your dog close and comfortable.
• Hydrate and find shade. A North Carolina August evening can stay warm and muggy. Bring a collapsible bowl and water, and give your dog cool-down breaks.
• Watch the pavement. Sun-warmed concrete can burn paw pads — if it's too hot for your hand, keep to grass and shade.
• Pack high-value treats. A pocketful of rewards keeps your dog focused when the crowd cheers. Our freeze-dried dog treats are single-ingredient, ultralight, and mess-free — easy to carry and gentle on the car seat for the ride home.
• Never leave your dog in a parked car. Even a brief stop in a closed car can turn deadly in summer heat. Your dog comes into the park with you, or stays home.

Because the fine print can change from season to season, confirm the current dog policy with the Hickory Crawdads before you go.

Plan the whole day

See the full rundown on the event listing on our Events Board, and dig into more outings on the Dog-Friendly Car & Community Events Board. If L.P. Frans Stadium is a drive for you, use the free Dog Adventure Plotter to map your route, rest stops, and dog-friendly detours along the way.

One dollar, one dog, one very good Tuesday. See you at the ballpark — leash on, treats packed, tail wagging.

Details are curated from public listings and can change. Always confirm with the host before attending.