Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 2PM–5PM ET

Join us for the MOST FUN on the Lake, a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration — trick-or-treating by boat across Lake Harding’s most festive docks! This year’s event benefits the Chattahoochee Humane Society, now proudly operating as a NO KILL shelter.

Register Your Dock

Volunteer To Help With Event  

 Become A Sponsor   

NEW THIS YEAR:

SPEND THE DAY ON THE LAKE!!

WEATHER INFORMATION:

WE MONITOR THE WEATHER AND WILL CONTINUE WITH EVENT UNLESS THERE IS LIGHTNING OR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. PLEASE USE YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT BASED ON YOUR LOCATION ON THE WATER.

📍 Event Details

• Start At Any Location On The Map But Don't Miss Stopping at the Judges' Dock located at the WILKINSON Dock, 485 Lee Road 781, Valley, AL. (Directions: Coming from the Long Bridge, it is in the last slough to the right - look for cabin with red roof and it is located next door) Photos and Judging takes place here and this is where you drop off Pet Supplies/Donations for Chatt Humane Society. 

• Dock Map: View Participating Docks 

🐾 Help Us Help Them

While there is NO Charge to participate in Dock-or-Treat, we ask that you reverse Dock-Or-Treat the Judges' Dock by dropping off donations or supplies to support the Chattahoochee Humane Society. They are now a NO KILL SHELTER and at FULL CAPACITY. With the NO KILL designation, comes many more expenses, and they really need our help!! Please Donate and Adopt!!

Items Needed:

• Unopened pet food & treats
• Leashes, collars, harnesses
• Durable toys
• Clean towels, blankets, sheets
• Cleaning supplies
• Metal crates/carriers
• Cat litter & puppy pads
• Monetary Donations

Donate Online: Donate | chatt-humane-society

👕 Get the 2026 Collector T-Shirt - TSHIRT SALES END OCTOBER 1ST

SOLD OUT!!! THANK YOU!!

Support the event and grab this year’s official Dock-Or-Treat Lake Harding T-shirt!
T-shirts are only available by pre-purchase. No extras will be available at the event.
Deadline to order is October 1, 2026.

Note: Sponsor Names are added on the back of tshirts below the design

🏆 Contests & Prizes -

• Winners announced on social media - October 26th at noon eastern

Best Decorated Dock

• Submit dock photos to: [email protected] by 10AM ET on October 25th to be added to social media
• Prizes: 1st – $250 | 2nd – $100 | 3rd – $50

Best Decorated Boat, Costume & Pet

• Judged live at the Judges' Dock 
• Prizes for Best Dock & Boat: 1st – $250 | 2nd – $100 | 3rd – $50
• Prizes for Best Costume & Pet Costume: 1st - $100 | 2nd - $50 | 3rd - $25

💼 Sponsorship Opportunities

Support this beloved lake tradition and gain visibility for your business or organization.

Submit your logo:
Email to [email protected] or upload via the sponsor form.

Mailing Address for Checks:

Make Payable to: JL Wilkinson Consulting (with Dock-or-Treat in memo line)
JL Wilkinson Consulting, LLC
485 Lee Road 781
Valley, AL 36854

Sponsor Form:
👉 Dock-or-Treat Sponsor Form

2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

WATCH VIDEO TO SEE 2025 WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PAST WINNERS

PHOTO GALLERY

Don't forget to tag us in your photos at https://www.facebook.com/dockortreatlakeharding

FOR MEDIA REQUESTS, CONTACT JUDY L WILKINSON - [email protected] | (706)518-2116.

ATTENTION MEDIA: YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US TO COVER THE EVENT AND TO ENJOY A FUN AFTERNOON ON THE WATER!!

A LIMITED NUMBER OF BOATS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TAKE MEDIA OUT TO FILM, TAKE PHOTOS, FB LIVE. PLEASE CONTACT JUDY ASAP AND LET HER KNOW HOW MANY SEATS YOU NEED. A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED FROM 12PM - 2PM PRIOR TO BOARDING BOATS.