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Louisville Welcome Its First “Pet Lover’s Expo”

They’re fluffing their feathers, rolling out their tongues, flipping their fins, and grabbing their leashes in preparation for Louisville’s most exciting pet event yet – the Louisville Pet Lover’s Expo!

The Louisville Pet Lover’s Expo is a celebration of the bond between pets and their people. It will take place on Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th at the Kentucky Exposition Center (Fairgrounds). This two-day event includes:

  • Shopping at more than 125 pet-related vendors. Includes vendors from around the country including the Louisville area, Chicago, Virginia, Indianapolis, Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan!
  • Entertainment on the Main Stage
    • Pet Wedding
    • Blessing of the Animals
    • Pet Makeover
    • Collars & Couture Pet and People Fashion Show
    • Pet Communicators
    • Paws with Purpose Service Dog Demonstrations
    • Kids Korner” (small animal petting farm, interactive games, story time, face painting)
  • Contest Circle
    • Best Digger
    • Best Treat Catcher
    • Pet/Person Lookalike Contest
    • Worst Breath
    • Best Dressed
    • Best Smile
    • Sloppiest Kisser
    • Doggie Limbo
  • “Rescue me” Area. People can interact with adoptable pets from more than 10 local shelters and rescue groups.
Tickets to the Expo will be available for $5 for adults, $3 for children between 6 years to 12 years old; and free to children 5 and under. Pet owners are welcome to bring leashed pets that have been spayed and neutered. (Up-to-date shot records must be presented at the door.)

A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to Pet Groups United. The mission of Pet Groups United is to provide leadership, knowledge, educational opportunities and financial support to member groups for their individual missions and for development and implementation of collaborative and innovative programs for animals.

For more information, including an up-to-date schedule of events and exhibitor list, go to www.louisvillepetexpo.com. The Louisville Pet Lover’s Expo is sponsored by www.louisvillepetpals.com, PetLifeRadio.com, Newman’s Own and the Animal Medical Center of Middletown.

The Louisville Pet Lover’s Expo is being produced by Blue Ink LLC. For information on how you can participate in the Expo as an exhibitor or sponsor, call Danielle Beck at (317) 782-0724 or go to www.louisvillepetexpo.com.



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