Past eventHeld October 17-18, 2026
Ocala Pet Palooza 2026
A two-day celebration of pet culture that was billed as featuring pet parades, costume contests, animal exhibits, and adoption opportunities.
World Equestrian Center Ocala Expo Center 2
- Held
- October 17-18, 2026
- Venue
- World Equestrian Center Ocala Expo Center 2
- Hours
- 10am-4pm both days
TL;DR
- The 4th Annual Ocala Pet Palooza took place October 17-18, 2026, at World Equestrian Center Ocala Expo Center 2 in Ocala, Florida, 10am-4pm both days.
- The event was billed as featuring pet parades, costume contests, dog races, reptile encounters, grooming services, and adoption partners.
About
The Ocala Pet Palooza was the 4th Annual edition of this pet-focused community event, organized by Ballantine Management, LLC. The event was billed as bringing together pet enthusiasts and families for two days of interactive activities centered on animal adoption and engagement.
Who was in the room
Pet enthusiasts
Individuals passionate about pets and animal-related activities.
Families
Family units seeking entertainment and engagement opportunities with their pets.
Partners on record
1 listedVenue & travel
Venue
World Equestrian Center Ocala Expo Center 2, 1598 NW 87th Court Rd, Ocala, FL 34482Questions people ask
7 answeredThe event took place October 17-18, 2026, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm both days.
The event took place at World Equestrian Center Ocala Expo Center 2, located at 1598 NW 87th Court Rd, Ocala, FL 34482.
The event was billed as featuring pet parades, costume contests, animal exhibits including reptile encounters, dog races, grooming services, and adoption partners.
Yes, well-behaved, leashed pets were welcome provided they were up-to-date on vaccinations.
The event attracts pet enthusiasts and families seeking interactive activities centered on animal engagement and adoption.
Visitors to outdoor-style pet events in Florida in October usually wear shorts or light casual clothes, closed-toe shoes for walking with pets, and often pet-themed shirts or costumes matching the contests.
It is a good outing for families and pet owners, since it ran Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm with pet parades, costume contests, dog races and adoption partners billed, and children 12 and under entered free. Professionals seeking industry networking or trade buying will get less from it, as it is a consumer event of pet vendors and rescue exhibitors such as Second Time's A Charm Dog Rescue.
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