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2024 National Dog Show Tickets Now On Sale

Mark your calendars. Between Halloween and Thanksgiving, before the holiday chaos really begins, the National Dog Show happens at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, and tickets are now…

A brown dog of some kind of bully breed stands on a table at the National Dog Show with a grumpy looking but adorable wrinkly face.
Kristen Herrmann for BBGI

Mark your calendars. Between Halloween and Thanksgiving, before the holiday chaos really begins, the National Dog Show happens at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, and tickets are now on sale.

A very fluffy dog gets pampered and poofed at the National Dog Show. This Old English Sheep Dog has very shaggy grey fur on its body and white shaggy fur around its face.Kristen Herrmann for BBGI

Yep, the dog show broadcast nationwide on Thanksgiving Day is held here locally, and it's a must see for anyone in the area. Here's the thing. It's the best kind of dog show, because it's benched. That (basically) means that you get to meet the dogs. No kidding. All of the handlers are there with the dogs for a certain amount of hours throughout the show, and available for questions from the public, photo and even pet/snuggle requests. You get an up close look at all of the poofy tails and squishy noses and it's really very cool. We're very lucky to have the only benched show in the country held here locally. More pets for us!

A very large dog sits on its handler's lap at the National Dog Show. Large grey and white dog, possibly a Scottish Deerhound sits comfortably completely taking over the lap of the grown man hidden beneath it at the National Dog Show 2023.Kristen Herrmann for BBGI

See up to 2,000 dogs from 205 breeds and varieties as they compete for best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show. Each day brings different competitions and attractions. There are therapy dogs, athletic dog exhibitions and lots of family-friendly activities and hands-on fun.

November isn't all that far away. You're going to want your National Dog Show tickets, and now you can have them. They just went on sale.

When?

Saturday, November 16, 2024 8am-6pm

Sunday, November 17, 2024 8am-5pm

Saturday is The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, to be broadcast nationwide at noon on Thanksgiving Day by NBC

Where?

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks

100 Station Ave
Oaks, PA 19456

National Dog Show Tickets

$20Adults Ages 12+
$10Children Ages 4 - 11
FreeChildren 3 & Younger
*Something to be aware of with young children. There is a no stroller policy. Find more info HERE.

Find more information and purchase National Dog Show Tickets HERE.

Longtime National Dog Show Host David Frei smiles for a photo while wearing a suit and holding his own small dog in his arms. The National Dog Show logo is in the background on a step and repeat. 2024 National Dog Show tickets are now on sale!Kristen Herrmann for BBGI


Dogs of The National Dog Show Years Past

The National Dog Show 2022 is this weekend at the Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. This annual event features over 2,000 dogs from over 190 breeds.

Head to the show Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th to see and MEET so many cuties.

Check out the gallery of dogs we've met (and fallen in love with) in years past. <3

Find tickets and info HERE.

Hear Kristen's interview with longtime host David Frei HERE.

Omg.

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Best photo of the bunch.

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Wuv this babe.

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Fancy

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Oh hello friend!

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Big pup.

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Lots to love!

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Best buds.

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Full of fluff.

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So pretty!

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Did I hear the word treat?

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That face!

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I think there's a dog in this photo somewhere.

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Nanny loves all the dogs.

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Splat

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Smile

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What a baby.

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Ear antennas.

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Awwww!

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Oh hewoah!

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The crowd in 2021.

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The crowd in 2021.

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On brand branding. <3

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Love.

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Get in line.

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Hairdo.

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Floofed.

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Floofer Nutter

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Barbie Dog

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Art

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Lookin' good!

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Floofer Nutters

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Our friends at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates

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Fancy Schmancy

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Gorgeous

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Babe

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Showtime!

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So sweet!

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Beauty!

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Fluffiest of the floof.

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Showtime!

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Kristen Herrmann is the Program Director and Weekday Morning Show Host on BEN FM. She has been a fixture on the radio in Philadelphia since 2005. As a content creator for BEN FM, Kristen specializes in all things Philadelphia, kids, family and favors the quirky stuff.