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Raleigh, NC · Pet expo
2026-11-28 – 2026-11-29 · North Carolina State Fairgrounds — Exposition Center
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Port Charlotte, FL · Pet expo
2026-11-28 – 2026-11-28 · Charlotte County Fairgrounds
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled. The organizer excludes pet green iguanas and tegus.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Detroit, MI · Adoption fair
2026-12-03 – 2026-12-03 · Detroit Animal Care and Control
Extended public shelter hours to meet adoptable dogs. Visitor pets: Not published
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Parkville, MD · Cat show
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-06 · Tall Cedars of Lebanon
Public CFA cat show with breed judging and opportunities to view entered cats. Announced attractions: Feline Agility. Check the official visitor information before travel. Visitor pets: Do not assume visitor pets are admitted. Ask the organizer; showing a cat requires separate registration and health compliance.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Albany, OR · Cat show
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-06 · Linn County Fair & Expo
Public CFA cat show with breed judging and opportunities to view entered cats. Announced attractions: Cat costume contest at noon both days. Check the official visitor information before travel. Visitor pets: Do not assume visitor pets are admitted. Ask the organizer; showing a cat requires separate registration and health compliance.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Nashville, TN · Animal exhibition
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-05 · Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport
Public saltwater aquarium and coral show for reef hobbyists, featuring coral vendors, aquarium equipment and opportunities to speak with exhibitors. The event centers on corals and reef aquariums. Visitor pets: Visitor pet rules were not confirmed on the checked event page; ask the organizer before bringing an animal.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Lakeland, FL · Pet expo
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-06 · RP Funding Center — Sikes Hall
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled. The organizer excludes pet green iguanas and tegus.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Lawrenceville, GA · Animal exhibition
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-06 · Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
Public exotic bird fair with exhibitors and bird-care supplies. Ask the organizer about visitor-bird entry rules and the exhibitors scheduled for this date. Visitor pets: Visitor pet rules were not confirmed on the checked event page; ask the organizer before bringing an animal.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Memphis, TN · Animal exhibition
2026-12-06 – 2026-12-06 · DoubleTree by Hilton Memphis
Public saltwater aquarium and coral show for reef hobbyists, featuring coral vendors, aquarium equipment and opportunities to speak with exhibitors. The event centers on corals and reef aquariums. Visitor pets: Visitor pet rules were not confirmed on the checked event page; ask the organizer before bringing an animal.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Orlando, FL · Dog show
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-13 · Orange County Convention Center North/South Building
Public spectators are welcome, with limited seating, for the 2026 championship and accompanying activities. Visitor pets: Unentered dogs are not permitted inside; only dogs competing or participating in official demonstrations may enter under the premium list. Check rules for any access accommodation directly with the organizer.
Pets Not PermittedEvent details →Concord, NC · Pet expo
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-13 · Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Springfield, MO · Cat show
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-13 · University Plaza Hotel/Convention Center
Public CFA cat show with breed judging and opportunities to view entered cats. Announced attractions: Cat costume contest at lunchtime. Check the official visitor information before travel. Visitor pets: Do not assume visitor pets are admitted. Ask the organizer; showing a cat requires separate registration and health compliance.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Detroit, MI · Community event
2026-12-16 – 2026-12-16 · Detroit Public Library — Edison Branch
Public pet-care conversation with shelter advocates and food for dogs and cats. Visitor pets: Leave pets at home
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Fayetteville, NC · Pet expo
2026-12-19 – 2026-12-20 · Crown Complex — Expo A/D
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Pembroke Pines, FL · Pet expo
2026-12-19 – 2026-12-20 · Charles F. Dodge City Center
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled. The organizer excludes pet green iguanas and tegus.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Bedford, NH · Community event
2026-12-20 – 2026-12-20 · Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire
Children's holiday evening with games, crafts and reading to shelter pets. Visitor pets: Not published
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Melbourne, FL · Pet expo
2026-12-27 – 2026-12-27 · Eau Gallie Civic Center
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled. The organizer excludes pet green iguanas and tegus.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Lebanon, TN · Cat show
2027-01-02 – 2027-01-03 · Farm Bureau Exposition Center, Main Exhibit Hall
Public CFA cat show with breed judging and opportunities to view entered cats. Announced attractions: Feline Agility; Exhibitor cat costume contest both days. Check the official visitor information before travel. Visitor pets: Do not assume visitor pets are admitted. Ask the organizer; showing a cat requires separate registration and health compliance.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Lawrenceville, GA · Pet expo
2027-01-02 – 2027-01-03 · Gwinnett County Fairground — Entertainment Building & Expo Center
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Orlando, FL · Pet expo
2027-01-02 – 2027-01-03 · Central Florida Fairgrounds — Main Building Halls A, B & C
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled. The organizer excludes pet green iguanas and tegus.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Shawnee, OK · Animal exhibition
2027-01-09 – 2027-01-10 · Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center
Public show and sale in Shawnee featuring reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and small mammals. Visitor pets: Not announced
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Houston, TX · Cat show
2027-01-09 – 2027-01-10 · Hilton Houston North
Public CFA cat show with breed judging and opportunities to view entered cats. Check the official visitor information before travel. Visitor pets: Do not assume visitor pets are admitted. Ask the organizer; showing a cat requires separate registration and health compliance.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Pasadena, TX · Pet expo
2027-01-09 – 2027-01-10 · Pasadena Convention Center and Fairgrounds — Campbell Hall
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →New York, NY · Animal exhibition
2027-01-23 – 2027-01-24 · Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
A public breed-education event where visitors can meet dogs and their volunteer handlers. Breeds and demonstrations may change. No dogs or puppies are for sale or adoption at the event.
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