The area’s furriest residents will strut their stuff at the Alliance of Wisconsin Animal Rehoming Effort’s
(AWARE) Pet Expo LAX on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Omni Center in Onalaska, WI. This fundraiser’s general hours
are from 9AM to 4PM. 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. Visit and learn lots in our Reptile Education and Inter-
action area and Small Animal Education Station! Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues and lots of education-
al 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. FREE admission for children 12 and under, and veterans with military ID from 9AM-4PM. Tickets are available at door
at Pet Expo LAX on October 17th. All admission proceeds from the expo benefit AWARE, a nonprofit organization dedicat-
ed 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 Face-
book at Pet Expo LAX.
Sorry, personal pets will not be allowed, but service dogs are always welcome!
