Name: The National Dog Show
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-15
Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

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Experience America’s premier "Single-Venue Benched Show" where nearly 2,000 purebred dogs compete for top honors at The National Dog Show, hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. Held over two days at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, this family-friendly event invites spectators to meet competing breeds up close, explore 75+ vendor booths, and enjoy group judging in the stadium show ring. Witness the thrilling Best in Show announcement at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, then cheer on your favorite breed in one of America’s oldest and most prestigious canine competitions.

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The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center has seen many national sports tournaments, hosting events such as basketball, volleyball, breakdancing, billiards, cornhole, Esports, wrestling and taekwondo. 

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