Petapolooza | City of Pickering

Saturday, May 10, 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Esplanade Park

Petapolooza brings together pet owners and enthusiasts within our community. It gives our community the opportunity to meet industry professionals, rescue groups, and others in the pet industry.

On Saturday May 10th, Petapolooza kicks off the beginning of our yearlong events and has grown to be one of the City’s largest outdoor events. Last years Petapolooza Pet Festival saw a record breaking attendance of over 4,000 people and brought in over $40,000 ($13,077 in donations from the day of).

Petapolooza is Animal Services largest fundraiser with all proceeds going towards building Pickering a permanent animal shelter and/or for the day to day care of animals housed at the shelter, including unforeseen medical costs.

Attractions to See

Exhibitors

Superdogs

Pets

and so much more!

Exhibitor Details

Exhibitor space is available for animal-related businesses, breeders and rescue organizations.

We are also looking for animal-related commercial exhibitors in the following categories: pet fashion, pet accessories, pet travel, food & treats, animal health, pet artists & photography. If you have a business that is animal related, but not listed as a category, please contact us for more information.

Premium Exhibitor Fee: $128 (plus HST)
Rescue Organization Exhibitor Fee: $45 (includes HST)
Business & Breeder Exhibitor Fee: $65 (includes HST)
Extra Table and 2 Chairs Fee: $28 (plus HST)

Premium Exhibitor Spaces are limited and include a tent, table and 2 chairs as well as setup and take down.

All other Exhibitor spaces are 10’x10’ and exhibitors are responsible to bring what they need to display their works (i.e. tent, table, chairs, backdrop). Set up assistance is not available. Exhibitors will set-up in their designated space only, and refrain from infringing on the perimeter, or walkways adjacent to their space.

Dogs are welcome at exhibitor booths but must be kept leashed at all times. In addition, all exhibitors must comply with our pet policy below.

Registration

Registration for Petapolooza is now open!

Register Now!

Partners and Sponsors Wanted

Do you share our vision for Responsible Pet Ownership? Help us get this important message out to our community. We have a variety of opportunities available to suit your needs. Check out our Sponsor Package below.

For further information please contact Lindsey Narraway at 905.420.4660 ext. 3501 or by email for more information.

Photography Policy

Photos and video may be recorded at this event by designated City photographers & videographers. These materials may be used in future City of Pickering education, advertising, and other internal/external promotions, without compensation.

Any questions related to the collection of this information should be directed to the City Clerk, One the Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, 905.420.4611.

Pet Policy

For the safety of all attendees, we encourage any dogs that do not do well with people, crowds, loud noises, or other dogs to be left at home.

Please note, all dogs entering any City event must comply with the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (6811/07) and the Dog Owners Liability Act.

Dogs that have characteristics similar to a Pit Bull (under the act) must wear a muzzle.

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