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Calling all Pugs in the Bluegrass State and beyond, this pug-centric event is one you and Fido won’t want to miss. Photo by Facebook.com/BluegrassPugfest
The 2021 King and Queen of the annual Bluegrass Pugfest, a dog-friendly event in Louisville, KY. Photo by @BluegrassPugfest.
A pug in a Boxing costume the annual Bluegrass Pugfest, a dog-friendly event in Louisville, KY. Photo by @BluegrassPugfest.
A pug dressed up as Aladdin at the annual Bluegrass Pugfest, a dog-friendly event in Louisville, KY. Photo by @BluegrassPugfest.
Calling all Pugs in the Bluegrass State and beyond, this pug-centric event is one you and Fido won’t want to miss. Photo by Facebook.com/BluegrassPugfest
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The 2021 King and Queen of the annual Bluegrass Pugfest, a dog-friendly event in Louisville, KY. Photo by @BluegrassPugfest.
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A pug in a Boxing costume the annual Bluegrass Pugfest, a dog-friendly event in Louisville, KY. Photo by @BluegrassPugfest.
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A pug dressed up as Aladdin at the annual Bluegrass Pugfest, a dog-friendly event in Louisville, KY. Photo by @BluegrassPugfest.
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Calling all Pugs in the Bluegrass State and beyond, this pug-centric event is one you and Fido won’t want to miss. Photo by Facebook.com/BluegrassPugfest
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The 2021 King and Queen of the annual Bluegrass Pugfest, a dog-friendly event in Louisville, KY. Photo by @BluegrassPugfest.
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A pug in a Boxing costume the annual Bluegrass Pugfest, a dog-friendly event in Louisville, KY. Photo by @BluegrassPugfest.
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A pug dressed up as Aladdin at the annual Bluegrass Pugfest, a dog-friendly event in Louisville, KY. Photo by @BluegrassPugfest.
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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. The event benefits Bluegrass Pug Rescue. Visit Website

Or call (859) 629-2219 or email bluegrasspugfest@gmail.com for more information.

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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.

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