The area’s furriest residents will strut their stuff at the Alliance of Wisconsin Animal Rehoming Effort’s (AWARE) Pet Expo LAX on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Omni Center in Onalaska, WI. Animal lovers big and small will have a blast on of the newest charitable events in the Coulee Region, benefiting Wisconsin’s homeless pet population. Join us to experience pet related shopping and services in one place, on one day! In the mood for a puppy, kitten, a strutting cat, bunny, bird or a guinea pig? Maybe a reptile or two or three? Whether you’re looking to interact with many species or find your new best friend through one of the many exhibiting rescues and shelters, Pet Expo LAX offers the best in show for family entertainment and shopping!
The expo will showcase pet related exhibits, interactive educational opportunities and for cat lovers, a ACFA Championship & Household Pet Cat Show and cat education presented by Windy Kitty Cat Club. Meet La Crosse K9 teams! Visit our Reptile Education and Interaction area! Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues and lots of educational opportunities. Visit our New Product Showcase and Raffle area to view and enter to win new products offered by vendors and local businesses. General Admission (ages 13 & up) is $7 from 9AM-2PM, Special Price General Admission is $5 from 2PM-4PM and Students are $5 w/ID. FREE admission for children 12 and under, and veterans with military ID. Tickets are available at door at Pet Expo LAX on October 19th. All admission proceeds from the expo benefit AWARE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals in Wisconsin.
We will be adding more details and features in the months ahead, so please visit www.petexpolax.com or on Facebook at Pet Expo LAX.
Sorry, personal pets will not be allowed, but service dogs are always welcome!
