VERO BEACH — Pet lovers can look forward to a day of demonstrations, contests, and family fun at the Doggie & Pet Palooza, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local animal nonprofits.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Indian River County Fairgrounds & Expo Center, located at 7955 58th Ave. in Vero Beach. Admission and parking are free for all attendees.
There will be a Doggie & Pet Fashion Show, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and SWAT Team Demonstrations, wild animals from Florida Wildlife Hospital in Melbourne & Elle’s Rescue, pet tricks, a pet fashion show, fairy hair styling, photo sessions, pet portraits, food trucks, raffles, prizes, face painting, a bounce house, and a pet-and-owner look-alike contest.
Schedule
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Doggie & Pet Fashion Show – Bring your pet dressed to impress for this fun fashion show. Prim Palm Beach will have clothes available for pets who would like to participate. Great prizes for the winner!
- 12:30 pm: Indian River County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and SWAT Team Demonstrations – Meet the Indian River County Sheriff’s Department K-9’s who will be performing demonstrations.
- 2:00 pm: Owner-Pet Look-a-like Contest – This is a fun event where pet owners and their pets will be featured for their great looks.
Raffle Items
- Celebrity Cruise – Sponsored by Celebrity Cruise Line & Jill Venturi’s CruiseOne Travel. Buy Tickets at the IRCSO Table. Funds will go towards bulletproof vests for K-9’s.
- A one-night stay at Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa (King Premium)
- Big Shots – One Day Full Access (Buy Tickets at the IRCSO Table)
- Janejira Thai Restaurant (Vero Beach) – 5 Dinner Gift Cards
- Waldo’s Restaurant & Bar (Vero Beach) – Dinner for two
- The Ruff Life Mobile Pet Grooming – $135 Gift Card
- Purina – 2 $40 certificates & 2 $46 certificates
- Club Pilates (Vero Beach) – 1 month full access
- Olive Garden – Dinner Gift Card
- Outback – 3 Dinner Gift Cards
- Johnny D’s Market & Bistro (Vero Beach) – $30 Gift Card
- Country Ham & Egg (Sebastian) – Gift Card
- Kilwins – Free tub of ice cream
- M2 Aesthetics – Complimentary full facial
Attendees can visit nonprofit booths to buy raffle tickets for prizes. A share of the event’s proceeds will go to several pet-focused organizations, including the IRCSO K-9 unit, Florida Wildlife Rescue, and others…