
Join us at an upcoming event!

Meet & Greet (The Original Abbey Road Tavern & Grill)
Come spend time with the hounds and their humans at The Original Abbey Road Tavern & Grill in Cary. Outdoor covered seating and a great menu promise a fun and relaxing afternoon for all!

NCMA Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park Walk
Meet up with fellow greyhound fans for a relaxing stroll through the North Carolina Museum of Art Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. Get your steps in while chatting with friends and meeting new ones.
This event happens the fourth Saturday of the month.
MEETING PLACE: Ann and Jim Goodnight Park Welcome Center (District Road entrance)
WEATHER PERMITTING

Fun Run
Back by popular demand!
GCA-NC is pleased to offer our second Fun Run of 2025! Bring your hounds and their muzzles for a few hours of fun. We’ll have timed sprints and open play for the dogs, plus GCA-NC merchandise for sale.
Cost: $20 per family

Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo
Get ready to unleash the fun and celebrate our furry friends at the most exciting event of the year – the Cary Dog Daze hosted by the Cary Animal Services team! Join us for a day filled with tail-wagging excitement, paw-some activities, and unforgettable memories.
Look for the GCA-NC booth - we’ll have greyhounds to pet and merchandise to buy to support our greyhound care and rehoming efforts.

Fortnight Brewing Company Meet n Greet
Join us for a meet n greet at Fortnight Brewing Company in Cary!

K9 Spring Fling by Unleashed
Join us for this free community event to raise awareness and funds for animals in need. Highlights include doggie Easter Egg Hunt, local vendors, animal non-profits, adoptable pets, live music, and more!
All the details are available here.

Wines of Humanity Tasting Event
What’s better than wine for a cause? Sample six different wines during this wine tasting fundraiser supporting GCA-NC’s mission. Charcuterie will also be served.
10% of all wine sales from this event will be donated to GCA-NC.
There is no cost to attend. Please register here so we can estimate attendance for planning purposes.

Dog Wash Fundraiser @ Unleashed
Get your canine companion smelling springtime fresh and support GCA-NC at the same time at our Dog Wash Fundraiser.
Suggested donation: $15.50 per dog.
Please sign up in advance to guarantee your time slot!

Meet & Greet (Fortnight Brewing Co.)
Hey Greyhound Enthusiasts! Join us at Fortnight Brewing Co. with your hound(s) for a meet & greet. Lots of room to spread out indoors and out. It’s always a great time.

Meet & Greet (Rocks & Acid Wine Shop)
Hey Triangle Westsiders! We’re coming to you in Chapel Hill at a new location: Rocks & Acid Wine Shop.
Located in Southern Village, Rocks & Acid is a dog-friendly, women-owned and managed business that offers great wines and nibbles without the attitude.
Indoor space is limited, and the shop is kept at a cool 65 degrees.
Seating is available outdoors as well.

NCMA Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park Walk
Meet up with fellow greyhound fans for a relaxing stroll through the North Carolina Museum of Art Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. Get your steps in while chatting with friends and meeting new ones.
This event happens the fourth Saturday of the month.
MEETING PLACE: Ann and Jim Goodnight Park Welcome Center (District Road entrance)
WEATHER PERMITTING

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House
We’re excited to be part of the 2025 Open House at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. Come out to learn about retired racing greyhounds from the UK and Ireland, and take part in the many fun activities planned for the day. We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet & Greet (Black Dog Bottle Shop)
The GCA-NC gang is coming to Holly Springs! Come support our newest Meet & Greet venue, Black Dog Bottle Shop, and socialize with fellow greyhound enthusiasts.
Dogs are welcome!

NCMA Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park Walk
Meet up with fellow greyhound fans for a relaxing stroll through the North Carolina Museum of Art Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. Get your steps in while chatting with friends and meeting new ones.
This event happens the fourth Saturday of the month.
MEETING PLACE: Ann and Jim Goodnight Park Welcome Center (District Road entrance)
WEATHER PERMITTING

Proven Winners Direct Plant Sale Fundraiser
Attention Gardeners! Thinking about making some additions to your landscaping?
Starting Monday, February 17, you can order Proven Winners plants online using the GCA-NC link that will be available on our website and social media accounts. Plants will ship directly to you within the 48 contiguous United States. You select the shipping timeframe that works best in your planting zone.
USE THIS LINK TO SHOP AND PLACE YOUR ORDER.
15% of all plant sale proceeds will benefit GCA-NC.

GCA-NC Fun Run
Please register in advance to bring your greyhounds to the covered equestrian ring at the NC State Fairgrounds for socializing, timed runs, and playtime (muzzles required). BYO food, beverage, chairs, and muzzles. Water will be provided.
We’ll have GCA-NC merchandise on hand for purchase at this event!
Cost: $30 per family

Unleashed Valentine's Party (Stonehenge Market)
Hey, North Raleigh greyhound fans!
We’re excited to be part of Unleashed’s Valentine’s Party at the Creedmoor Road location at Stonehenge Market. It will be a fun-filled day of raffles and games!
Come on out and say hello!

Meet & Greet (Black Dog Bottle Shop)
The GCA-NC gang is coming to Holly Springs! Come support our newest Meet & Greet venue, Black Dog Bottle Shop, and socialize with fellow greyhound enthusiasts.
Dogs are welcome!

NCMA Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park Walk
Meet up with fellow greyhound fans for a relaxing stroll through the North Carolina Museum of Art Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. Get your steps in while chatting with friends and meeting new ones.
This event happens the fourth Saturday of the month.
MEETING PLACE: Ann and Jim Goodnight Park Welcome Center (District Road entrance)
WEATHER PERMITTING

Meet & Greet (Fortnight Brewing Co.)
NEW VENUE:
Due to the cold weather, we will be indoors at Fortnight Brewing Company in Cary this week, from 2pm to 4pm. Come on down and bring your hound(s)!

Dingo Dog Brewing Co. Meet & Greet and Fundraiser
SPECIAL WESTSIDE TRIANGLE EVENT!
Whether you’re doing Dry January or not, Dingo Dog Brewing Co. has something for everyone! Bring your hounds to this special meet & greet fundraiser for GCA-NC. There’ll be live music by Johnny Sunshine and Emmy Renee, two local favorites.
15% of all proceeds during the event will go to support GCA-NC’s mission.
We’re looking to expand our meet & greets to outside the Cary area. Come on out to let us know you’re interested and raise a glass for the hounds.

GCA-NC Meet & Greet (January @ TWC)
Come hang with the hounds and their people! This is your chance to meet greyhounds and talk to owners. Learn about the unique characteristics of these loving, wonderful dogs, and find out how you can help our mission of care and rehoming of retired racing greyhounds. These gatherings are always a fun time!

GCA-NC: Meet & Greet (December @ ARTG)
Come hang with the hounds and their people! This is your chance to meet greyhounds and talk to owners. Learn about the unique characteristics of these loving, wonderful dogs, and find out how you can help our mission of care and rehoming of retired racing greyhounds. These gatherings are always a fun time!

GCA-NC: Meet & Greet with special guest Santa! (December @ TWC)
Come hang with the hounds and have your dog’s picture taken with Santa! We have a few other surprises up our sleeves too, so don’t miss it!
This is your chance to meet greyhounds and talk to owners. Learn about the unique characteristics of these loving, wonderful dogs, and find out how you can help our mission of care and rehoming of retired racing greyhounds. These gatherings are always a fun time!
