Spruce Meadows unleashes a good time with return of PetFest

PetFest is taking over Spruce Meadows for the weekend and the animals are already stealing the show.

The second annual PetFest is underway at Spruce Meadows this weekend.

It features three days of a pawsitively good time, featuring talented animal performers, energetic herders and four-pawed races.

New this year is the Reptilian Pavilion, and the fan-favourites’ petting zoo. Guests will also have the opportunity to connect with pets that are up for adoption.

There’s no shortage of shopping either, with dozens of local vendors.

PetFest at Spruce Meadows PetFest returns this weekend to Spruce Meadows (Photo: Calgary Police Service)

“We’re happy to announce over 80 local Canadian businesses on site today,” said a spokesperson. “Locally curated businesses.”

Guests are asked to leave their pets at home.

For more information, and to buy tickets for PetFest, go here.

🐾 It’s National Pet Day AND the first day of PetFest! 🐾
Celebrate with us as PetFest kicks off TODAY at noon at Spruce Meadows! From fun demos to animal encounters and shopping, it's the ultimate day out for pet lovers.
🎉 We’ll wrap up the day with the wildly popular Calla Cup… pic.twitter.com/1SVnfYByO9

— Spruce Meadows (@Spruce_Meadows) April 11, 2025