Bluegrass Pugfest
Mark your calendars for Bluegrass Pugfest!
This dog friendly event will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on May 16-17, 2026 at Kentucky Exposition Center West Wing in Louisville, KY. Admission is varied and benefits Bluegrass Pug Rescue.
Visit Website
Or call +1 8596292219 or email bluegrasspugfest@gmail.com for more information.
Description
This annual event brings together thousands of dog lovers and their pups for a weekend filled with entertainment, including costume contests, races, talent shows, and a “royal court” competition. Guests can explore vendor booths, silent auctions, and rescue organizations while enjoying interactive activities and services like pet photography and nail trims. Proceeds support pug rescue efforts, making it a fun, community-driven event with a meaningful mission.
Reviews
Questions & Answers
Be the first to ask a question about this event.
Traveller Photos
We dug up a dog picture at Bluegrass Pugfest.
Want to feature your creature? Upload a photo of your pet at Bluegrass Pugfest! You can also share by using the hashtag #bringfido on Facebook, X, TikTok or Instagram.
Area Info
Nearby Restaurants
Places to Stay
search[item] != defaultSearch[item]).map(item => lodgingContextDataParamMap[item] + '=' + encodeURIComponent(search[item])).concat(search['childAges'].map(item => 'child_ages=' + item)).concat(search['petTypes'].map(item => 'pet_types=' + item)).concat(search['petWeights'].map(item => 'pet_weights=' + item)).concat([(search.petWeights.some(weight => (weight || 0) >= 50) || search.largeAllowed) ? 'large_allowed=on' : '', (search.dogs > (search.type == 'rentals' ? 1 : search.rooms) || search.multipleAllowed) ? 'multiple_allowed=on' : '', (search.petTypes.some(type => type == 2) || search.catsAllowed) ? 'cats_allowed=on' : '']).concat(search['amenities'].slice().sort().map(item => 'amenities=' + item)).filter(item => item).join('&')].reduce((x, y) => y ? x + y : '')" data-vars-link-city-id="15997" data-vars-link-content-group="event/details" data-vars-link-placement="nearby" data-vars-link-property-id="44944">
search[item] != defaultSearch[item]).map(item => lodgingContextDataParamMap[item] + '=' + encodeURIComponent(search[item])).concat(search['childAges'].map(item => 'child_ages=' + item)).concat(search['petTypes'].map(item => 'pet_types=' + item)).concat(search['petWeights'].map(item => 'pet_weights=' + item)).concat([(search.petWeights.some(weight => (weight || 0) >= 50) || search.largeAllowed) ? 'large_allowed=on' : '', (search.dogs > (search.type == 'rentals' ? 1 : search.rooms) || search.multipleAllowed) ? 'multiple_allowed=on' : '', (search.petTypes.some(type => type == 2) || search.catsAllowed) ? 'cats_allowed=on' : '']).concat(search['amenities'].slice().sort().map(item => 'amenities=' + item)).filter(item => item).join('&')].reduce((x, y) => y ? x + y : '')" data-vars-link-city-id="15997" data-vars-link-content-group="event/details" data-vars-link-placement="nearby" data-vars-link-property-id="44944">
search[item] != defaultSearch[item]).map(item => lodgingContextDataParamMap[item] + '=' + encodeURIComponent(search[item])).concat(search['childAges'].map(item => 'child_ages=' + item)).concat(search['petTypes'].map(item => 'pet_types=' + item)).concat(search['petWeights'].map(item => 'pet_weights=' + item)).concat([(search.petWeights.some(weight => (weight || 0) >= 50) || search.largeAllowed) ? 'large_allowed=on' : '', (search.dogs > (search.type == 'rentals' ? 1 : search.rooms) || search.multipleAllowed) ? 'multiple_allowed=on' : '', (search.petTypes.some(type => type == 2) || search.catsAllowed) ? 'cats_allowed=on' : '']).concat(search['amenities'].slice().sort().map(item => 'amenities=' + item)).filter(item => item).join('&')].reduce((x, y) => y ? x + y : '')" data-vars-link-city-id="15997" data-vars-link-content-group="event/details" data-vars-link-placement="nearby" data-vars-link-property-id="44944">
search[item] != defaultSearch[item]).map(item => lodgingContextDataParamMap[item] + '=' + encodeURIComponent(search[item])).concat(search['childAges'].map(item => 'child_ages=' + item)).concat(search['petTypes'].map(item => 'pet_types=' + item)).concat(search['petWeights'].map(item => 'pet_weights=' + item)).concat([(search.petWeights.some(weight => (weight || 0) >= 50) || search.largeAllowed) ? 'large_allowed=on' : '', (search.dogs > (search.type == 'rentals' ? 1 : search.rooms) || search.multipleAllowed) ? 'multiple_allowed=on' : '', (search.petTypes.some(type => type == 2) || search.catsAllowed) ? 'cats_allowed=on' : '']).concat(search['amenities'].slice().sort().map(item => 'amenities=' + item)).filter(item => item).join('&')].reduce((x, y) => y ? x + y : '')" data-vars-link-city-id="15997" data-vars-link-content-group="event/details" data-vars-link-placement="nearby" data-vars-link-property-id="44944">
search[item] != defaultSearch[item]).map(item => lodgingContextDataParamMap[item] + '=' + encodeURIComponent(search[item])).concat(search['childAges'].map(item => 'child_ages=' + item)).concat(search['petTypes'].map(item => 'pet_types=' + item)).concat(search['petWeights'].map(item => 'pet_weights=' + item)).concat([(search.petWeights.some(weight => (weight || 0) >= 50) || search.largeAllowed) ? 'large_allowed=on' : '', (search.dogs > (search.type == 'rentals' ? 1 : search.rooms) || search.multipleAllowed) ? 'multiple_allowed=on' : '', (search.petTypes.some(type => type == 2) || search.catsAllowed) ? 'cats_allowed=on' : '']).concat(search['amenities'].slice().sort().map(item => 'amenities=' + item)).filter(item => item).join('&')].reduce((x, y) => y ? x + y : '')" data-vars-link-city-id="15997" data-vars-link-content-group="event/details" data-vars-link-placement="nearby" data-vars-link-property-id="44944">
search[item] != defaultSearch[item]).map(item => lodgingContextDataParamMap[item] + '=' + encodeURIComponent(search[item])).concat(search['childAges'].map(item => 'child_ages=' + item)).concat(search['petTypes'].map(item => 'pet_types=' + item)).concat(search['petWeights'].map(item => 'pet_weights=' + item)).concat([(search.petWeights.some(weight => (weight || 0) >= 50) || search.largeAllowed) ? 'large_allowed=on' : '', (search.dogs > (search.type == 'rentals' ? 1 : search.rooms) || search.multipleAllowed) ? 'multiple_allowed=on' : '', (search.petTypes.some(type => type == 2) || search.catsAllowed) ? 'cats_allowed=on' : '']).concat(search['amenities'].slice().sort().map(item => 'amenities=' + item)).filter(item => item).join('&')].reduce((x, y) => y ? x + y : '')" data-vars-link-city-id="15997" data-vars-link-content-group="event/details" data-vars-link-placement="nearby" data-vars-link-property-id="44944">
