MAC Paw Palooza arrives this weekend

McKamey Animal Center

McKamey Animal Center’s Paw Palooza is arriving this weekend on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Guests can enjoy local vendors, enjoy great food, and watch furry-friendly competitions.

Festival highlights include:

• MAC Best in Show
• Food Truck Alley
• Vendor Village
• Pet contests and dog games
• Keeper talks from the Chattanooga Zoo
• On-site dog adoptions
• Plus even more activities and surprises throughout the day!

Do you think your dog deserves the spotlight? Register for the MAC Best in Show beginning at 11 a.m. and take the stage to show off your pup’s personality — no tricks required!

Dogs can compete for fun titles like “Wiggliest Tail,” “Best Rescue Story,” and “Best Spots.” To enter, participants can either:

Raise at least $20 for MAC through fundraising, or
Donate a one-time $20 entry fee per dog