KANSAS CITY PET FEST

An Event Built for Pets and the People Who Love Them

November 6th (4 pm- 8 pm) & 7th (9 am - 8 pm)

at the American Royal in the West Bottoms

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2026 KC Pet Fest Activities

  • Costume Contest presented by Tip Top K9

    Dress up your companion and take the stage at the Tip Top K9 Costume Contest. It’s free to enter for all attending pets, featuring multiple judging rounds so you won’t miss it, and grand prizes for Kansas City’s best-dressed pets!

  • Peanut Butter & Churu Eating Challenge

    Free to enter for any attending pet, watch your pup race through a peanut butter spoon or your cat finish a Churu tube against the clock to win major bragging rights!

  • Lucid Imprints

    On-site flash tattoos from 12:00 to 6 PM on Saturday! $10 from every flash tattoo goes towards our fundraising goal.

  • Bubbles & Goo Fun Factory: Interactive Slime & Bubble Zone

    Join Bubbles & Goo Fun Factory for hands-on, interactive bubble and slime activities free for families, plus take-home Slime Charm Buckets available for purchase!

  • KC Protective Animal Welfare

    Meet their adoptable pets on-site!

  • Beak N Wings

    Meet their rescues birds on-site!

  • Photos with Santa's Workshop KC

    Saturday 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  • New Beginnings Dog Rescue

    Meet their adoptable dogs on-site!

  • The Free State Guinea Pig Rescue

    Adoptable guinea pigs on-site!

  • Zoom Room

    Join Zoom Room trainers at 2 pm on Saturday for a complimentary tricks class. Basic obedience skills and a fixed-length leash required!

  • Humble Hands

    Friday: 4:00 to 8:00 PM - Custom Pet Tag Engraving (FREE)

    Saturday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Custom Watercolor Pet Portraits

  • Craft Zone presented by Camp Bow Wow

    Unleash your creativity at the Craft Zone, presented by Camp Bow Wow! Stop by to make one-of-a-kind keepsakes where all proceeds go towards our fundraising goal. We will have paw print ornament and coaster kits, custom and diamond painting coasters, pressed flower bookmarks, and more fun projects for animal lovers of all ages.

  • The Dogs' Spot Agility Zone

    Tackle tunnels, jumps, and weave poles under the expert guidance of professional agility instructors who help you and your dog safely navigate exciting obstacles together.

  • Kangaroo Encounters with Amy's Kritters

    Join Amy's Kritters for an unforgettable up-close encounter to meet, interact with, and learn about gentle kangaroos and exotic animal ambassadors in a guided, family-friendly setting!

  • KC Retired Greyhounds as Pets

    See their adoptable hounds on-site!

  • Photos with Baby Jay

    Saturday 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

  • Independence Animal Services

    Meet their adoptable pets on-site!

  • Peak Party Rentals

    Bouncy house!

  • Lucky 13 Rescue

    Meet their adoptable dogs on-site!

  • KCK Animal Services

    Meet their adoptable pets on-site!

2026 KC Pet Fest Entertainment and Education

  • Dock Dogs LIVE Competition

    Friday: 4:00 PM - On-site Registration & Practice || 5:00 PM - Big Air WAVE #1 || 6:00 PM - Extreme Vertical

    Saturday: 10:00 AM Big Air WAVE #2 || 12:00 PM - Big Air WAVE #3 || 2:00 PM - Big Air WAVE #4 || 4:00 PM - Speed Retrieve (All in one Finals || )6:00 PM - Big Air Finals

    Register your dog to compete HERE

  • Wings of Love

    Friday: 5:00 PM - Awesome Birds (SHOW) || 6:00 PM - Birds 101 (SEMINAR)

    Saturday: 5:00 PM - Awesome Birds (SHOW) || 6:00 PM - Birds 101 (SEMINAR)

  • Hiss & Tell: What Your Cat Wants You to Know

    Join Bonnie Still of Real World Cat Consulting at 11 am and 1:30 pm on Saturday to decode feline communication, explore tailored behavior plans and low-stress home environments, and learn fun Pattern Games designed to boost your cat's confidence.

  • Creative Grooming Competition

    See local groomers and artists share their skills and turn dogs into pieces of art on Saturday, 3:30-7:30 PM. The winner is chosen by attendees like you!

    Want to compete? Sign up HERE!

  • Pet First Aid Class by Just Fur Babies

    Join Just Fur Babies at 12 and 3:30 pm on Saturday to master essential emergency response skills, from recognizing vital signs and managing choking hazards to administering CPR and stabilizing pets in those crucial first minutes.

  • Rescues for Education: Discover How Rescue Dogs Become Classroom Champions

    Join Zac at 4:00 PM on Saturday to learn how professionally trained facility dogs support schools, hospitals, and therapy programs—featuring a live demonstration of working skills in action.

  • Lakeside Nature Center and Native Wildlife Interactions

    Join Lakeside Nature Center at 2:30 pm on Saturday to discover how to peacefully coexist with local wildlife, explore essential rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and learn practical methods to safely support native animals in their natural environment.

  • Zoom Room: FREE Tricks Class

    Join Zoom Room’s expert trainers at 2 pm on Saturday to take your pup’s basic obedience to the next level with crowd-pleasing tricks, confidence-building teamwork, and fun positive reinforcement challenges.

  • KSDS: Unleashing Service Dogs' Potential

    Join KSDS Assistance Dogs at 12 pm on Saturday to explore the remarkable journey from puppy raiser to working service dog, and watch a live demonstration of these incredible partners showcasing their life-changing skills in action.

  • Elevate the Bowl: Tips to Feeding Better Without Breaking the Bank

    Join pet nutrition experts at Earthwise Pet at 12:30 pm on Saturday to debunk common pet food myths, learn practical meal rotation and topper strategies for cats and dogs, and discover budget-friendly additives that dramatically boost your pet's bowl health.

  • Making Strides for Street Cats: Understanding TNR & Getting Involved

    Join Community Cat Colony Connections at 10 am on Saturday to discover how Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) humanely stabilizes neighborhood cat populations, explore hands-on trapping and colony care, and learn practical ways to get involved as a volunteer or community advocate

  • All Dogs Unleashed: Obedience & Protection Training

    Join All Dogs Unleashed for live demonstrations Friday (6 pm) and Saturday (11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm) highlighting precision obedience and protection work, explore their comprehensive training programs, and stick around for a brief Q&A to help you and your dog achieve lasting success.

  • Pawsuasive Trick Dog Demo

    Join Pawsuasive Dog Teaching at 4:30 pm on Saturday to watch canine superstar RubyDoo show off an astonishing repertoire of over 60 tricks, complex tasks, and high-energy obedience skills in a live demonstration!

Check out the 2026 KC Pet Fest Vendors

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Featured Marketplace Vendors

Attendee-Exclusive Raffle Prizes

($2,400 worth of prizes)

  • Photography Package - for your family and/or your pet

    Provided by Strauss Peyton Portrait Studio ($600 value - 1 available)

  • Barkly Leash with Built-In Personal Safety Alarm

    Provided by Barkly ($30 value - 3 available)

  • Battery-powered Ceramic Cat Water Fountain

    Provided by PawsPik ($99 value - 1 available)

  • Petivity Smart Litter Box Monitor System

    Provided by Second Chance Pet Adoptions ($129 value - 2 available)

  • Tumbling Interactive Cat Toy

    Provided by PawsPik ($29 value - 2 available)

  • Automatic 18-Egg Smart Incubator

    Provided by PawsPik ($65 value - 1 available)

  • Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy Torch

    Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy Torch

    Provided by Animasol ($295 value - 1 available)

  • Interactive Rechargeable Exercise Tumbler Cat Toy

    Provided by PawsPik ($35 value - 1 available)

  • Interactive Treat Dispensing Puzzle

    Provided by PawsPik ($25 value - 1 available)

  • Charming Aviary Large Flight Cage

    Provided by Prevue Pet Products ($229 value - 1 available)

  • GoTether - Go-Anywhere Dog Tethering System

    Provided by WayCrafted ($30 value - 3 available)

  • Buddy ID Microchip, Collar Tag, and Pre-Paid Registration

    Provided by Revival Animal Health ($30 value - 25 available)

  • Small Animal Home Coco

    Provided by Prevue Pet Products ($175 value - 1 available)

  • Pizza Hide & Seek Plush Dog Toy

    Provided by PawsPik ($30 value - 1 available)

  • Interactive Fast Rolling Play Mat Ball Cat Toy

    Provided by PawsPik ($35 value - 1 available)

  • Farm to Pet Full-Size Treat Sampler (chicken, fish, beef, and turkey)

    Provided by Farm to Pet ($60 value - 1 pack available)

  • The Personalized Dog Lover’s Basket for Two

    Provided by History and Heraldry ($100+ value - 1 basket available)

  • Top Filling Terra Humidifier (4L)

    Provided by ReptiZoo ($60 value - 1 available)

  • Boulevard “Smokestack Tour” certificate

    Provided by Boulevard Brewing ($70 value - 1 available)

KC Pet Fest is Kansas City’s premier pet festival and pet expo, created for pets and the people who love them. We bring together local pet businesses, national pet brands, animal organizations, and thousands of pet lovers for one unforgettable, family-friendly event in Kansas City.

More than a traditional pet expo, KC Pet Fest is an interactive festival experience designed to celebrate all pets — dogs, cats, reptiles, small animals, and more. Attendees can explore curated pet vendors, live demonstrations, educational sessions, adoption opportunities, entertainment, and hands-on activities built specifically for pet owners.

Founded in Kansas City, our mission is to create the Midwest’s most dynamic pet event that connects the local pet community, supports small businesses, and elevates the way our city celebrates our animals.

Unleash the fun!