The 11th annual event spans two exciting days: January 25 and 26 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Early access passes are also available, allowing you to enter the event beginning at 9 a.m.

You can order tickets online in advance, or purchase them at the door. Use the following link if you’d like to purchase tickets in advance: https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-meet-the-breeds/

At this year’s event, we have more ticketing options than ever before!

• Adult general admission: $32 in advance / $35 at the door
• Children (under 12) general admission: $10
• Children (under 3) general admission: Free

A 20% discount group rate is available for those purchasing 15 tickets or more. For group sales purchasing both adult and child tickets, please contact us at mtbtickets@akc.org and we’d be happy to assist.

Early access and VIP tickets are also available for the first time ever! Learn more about all of our ticketing options: https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-meet-the-breeds/

We are so excited to offer a special VIP experience at our 2020 event. Your VIP ticket includes:

• Exclusive access to a designated VIP Sponsor Space
• Front row seats to the Demo Ring
• Custom VIP badge
• Early Access (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) to the event
• Separate VIP entrance
• Fast Pass to AKC Puppy Pack Park
• Exclusive giveaways!

You can purchase a VIP ticket for $100 on our ticketing page: https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-meet-the-breeds/

Each ticket is valid for one specific day of the event, either Saturday or Sunday, and this date will be displayed on the ticket. If you would like to attend both days, you will need to purchase a Saturday ticket and a Sunday ticket. If you are only attending one day, be sure to purchase the ticket for the specific date you would like to attend.

Only dogs being exhibited or participating in special attractions are allowed to attend AKC Meet the Breeds. Service animals are permitted at the Javits Center in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

You have lots of options for getting to the Javits Center using public transportation, taxi, ride sharing, or even bike sharing. If you’re driving your own vehicle, there are several off-site parking facilities within walking distance of the venue. For your convenience, the address for the guest entrance is 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001.

The Javits Center provides helpful recommendations for arriving by New York City Subway and other public transportation options: https://www.javitscenter.com/attend/getting-here/

As exciting as it may be to meet and greet the dogs and cats, please know that the animals at the event are beloved pets that aren’t for sale or rescue. We encourage you to talk with the volunteers at each booth to learn more about each breed so that you can start to decide which breeds may be a good fit for your family. Volunteers may offer referrals based on what you’re looking for. If you decide you want to locate a breed after the event is over, we encourage you to visit AKC Marketplace or AKC Rescue Network.

YES! Dog shows of every kind are a fun and educational activity for the entire family. AKC Meet the Breeds is specially designed to be kid- and family-friendly, helping kids of every age learn about responsible dog ownership and the incredible world of purpose-bred dogs!

The Javits Center is a huge venue full of breeds to meet and greet, but it will be filled with even more canine fun all weekend, including:

• Demo Ring featuring Police/Detection dogs and Agility demos
• Meet the AKC Puppy Pack at the Puppy Pack Park
• Vendors offering dog gear, gifts, and more

We’re thrilled that you’d like to be a part of AKC Meet the Breeds. Please send an email to our team and we’d be happy to talk about available options with you.