The 2018 debut of Salt Lake City Pet Expo is set for July 14-15 at the Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden. The event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and is free to the public. Pets are welcomed and encouraged to attend, according to organizers.
“After having significant success in cities like Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas, we decided that Salt Lake would be another logical location and strong addition to the lineup in 2018,” said Ethan Barnett, vice president of event management for Amazing Pet Expos, producers of more than 30 annual pet expos across the United States. “We have heard wonderful things about the pet communities in Utah and are excited to make a new set of friends and pets.”
Similar to other expos across the country, the expo will feature an adoption event with a variety of adoptable animals. Attendees can also attend a variety of features, including live presentations on the entertainment stage, pet contests, free nail trims, low-cost vaccinations, and events such as fly-ball, lure coursing and dock diving.
Organizers expect there to be over 80 vendor booths featuring various pet products, pet clothing and accessories, pet treats and more. In addition, attendees can learn about exotic animals and wildlife conservation as well as local rescue organizations and how they can help save, foster, adopt or care for local animals in need.
“A huge part of our initiative is to help people become better pet companions,” said Barnett. “We’re so ecstatic to shine the spotlight on Salt Lake City to highlight the local pet scene and those doing amazing work within the community.”