November 8-10, 2024
David L. Lawrence Convention Center

• FRIDAY: 5 - 9 pm • SATURDAY: 10 am - 7 pm • SUNDAY: 10 am - 5 pm

November 8-10, 2024
David L. Lawrence Convention Center

• FRIDAY: 5 - 9 pm • SATURDAY: 10 am - 7 pm • SUNDAY: 10 am - 5 pm

November 8-10, 2024
David L. Lawrence Convention Center

FRIDAY: 5 - 9 pm • SATURDAY: 10 am - 7 pm • SUNDAY: 10 am - 5 pm

2023 Pet Costume Contest

Hosted by Val Porter of DVE Morning Show

Your Pet Could Win!
Sunday, November 5, at 3:30 p.m.

If your pet likes to dress up — be creative, have fun, and win prizes by competing in the 2023 Pet Costume Contest. Just submit your completed registration form at the costume contest area by 3 p.m., Sunday, November 5.

Picture of a cat wearing a witch's hat.

In the News  

Read about our costume contest in the Post-Gazette!

RULES: Entrants must complete and sign the Pet Costume Contest form clearly and legibly in order to be announced by the emcee and included in publicity.

  • Entrants will receive a participant number which must be worn so that it is visible to the judges
  • Pets must be leashed at all times
  • Each pet must have his/her own adult walker
  • Judges’ decisions are final
  • No entrant is eligible for more than one award

PHOTOGRAPHY: Photographers will be at the event taking pictures of winners and pets attending.

PUBLICITY: Winners will be included in post-event coverage, press releases and website.

PRIZES: The winner of each of the four divisions will receive a prize basket and gift card.

DOWNLOAD THE FORM
Bring it to the Pet Costume area at Animal Arena.

Competition Order:
Judging starts at 3:30 p.m.

OTHER PET  
LARGE DOG 60+ lbs.
MEDIUM DOG 25 – 60 lbs.
SMALL DOG under 25 lbs.