2026 Carnation Festival

Pet Show

Sponsored by Coastal Pet Products, Inc.

When: Friday, August 7th, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Where: Jaycee Pavilion (Hilltop pavilion across from the ball field)
You MUST pre-register by Monday, August 3rd, 2026

Please Note:

- This show is open to children 3-16 years old
- No large animals (horses, cows, etc.) are permitted
- The child should be able to handle the pet alone

Prizes:

- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded in each category
- A "Best of Show" will also be awarded
- Each entrant will receive a "Goodie Bag" for their pet
- 1st place and Best in Show winners are eligible to ride on the Coastal float in the Carnation parade the following day*

Please take note that this is a public event and photographs may be taken. The Greater Alliance Carnation Festival ("GACF") does not guarantee the subject(s) in the photographs will be contacted in the event the photos are published. Accordingly, by attending the event, you acknowledge and agree that GACF shall have the right (without limitation or compensation to you) to take, edit, adapt, modify, reproduce, publish, promote, display, and otherwise use your photograph in any way it sees fit, including the right to publish your photograph online and in print. By attending the event, you agree to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of these rules.

*Parade participation is subject to final float and parade arrangements. Additional details will be provided to winners at the show.

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Waiver:

The undersigned, either as an individual or agent for the child/children identified below, does hereby for themselves and for their heirs, successors, assigns and/or associations, expressly waive, release, and forever discharge the Carnation Festival Board, their officers, directors, successors, and assigns from and against all suits, actions, damages, or costs arising out of the loss or damage to any person or persons or to the property undersigned's and/or their child's/children's participation in the Carnation City Festival.