Fall Fest

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day celebrating the lifesaving work of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA and the incredible community that makes it possible.
Fall Fest is our largest adoption event of the year— but it's also a celebration of what happens when animal shelters, rescue organizations, local businesses, and neighbors come together to create second chances for animals.
Admission is free, and this year's event will be bigger than ever, featuring:
45+ local vendors, rescue partners, and community organizations
Free adoptions all weekend—both at Fall Fest and at the shelter—thanks to the generosity of Piedmont Tire!
Family-friendly activities including trick-or-treating, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, games, and gourd painting
Crowd favorites like the dog costume contest, dog pie-eating contest, raffle, and flash tattoos with Have Heart Tattoo
Adoptable dogs and cats looking for a home.
Every adoption, every reunion, and every second chance starts with a community that cares. Thank you for being part of ours.
More details—including participating vendors, activity schedules, and contest registration—are coming soon.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!