KC Pet Fest 2026

About this event

KC Pet Fest at the American Royal: Kansas City's pet festival and pet expo, built for pets and the people who love them. Friday Nov 6, 4-8pm and Saturday Nov 7, 9am-8pm (doors open 30 minutes early). Pets are welcome: leashed (6 ft or less, no retractables) or in a carrier, ID tags, fully vaccinated, at least 6 months old, 1 pet per registered adult, and all humans and pets register on-site before entry. Friday highlights include DockDogs LIVE (registration and practice 4pm, Big Air wave 5pm, Extreme Vertical 6pm; visitors' dogs can jump too, sign up ahead at dockdogs.com/event/kc-pet-fest or on-site), free custom pet tag engraving 4-8pm, bird shows, pet vendors and a marketplace, and adoptable dogs from local rescues. Admission $17 ages 16+ (weekend pass), $5 ages 8-15, 7 and under free (Ticketmaster online, or at the door; door sales stop one hour before close). Parking $10 per car in lots A/B, free in the Liberty Lot. 1701 American Royal Ct, Kansas City, MO 64102.