Steel City Mega Pet Expo Returns Bigger Than Ever! August 28–30, 2026

🎉 The Steel City Mega Pet Expo RETURNS — and This Time, We’re Going BIG! 🐾

Our debut last time may have been small — and yes, we aimed high with a goal of adopting out 250 pets, but we didn’t come close. This year, we’re coming back stronger, smarter, and ready to make a real impact with a new goal:
👉 Let’s help 100 pets find loving homes during the 2026 event.

Join us August 28th–30th, 2026 at the Monroeville Convention Center (North Hall) for three action-packed days of animals, activities, shopping, rescues, and family fun.

📍 Where: Monroeville Convention Center, North Hall
209 Mall Plaza Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146

🕙 When:
Friday, Aug 28: 3 PM – 8 PM
Saturday, Aug 29: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, Aug 30: 10 AM – 5 PM

This year’s show expands across all types of pets — not just dogs and cats.

🛍️ Huge Multi-Species Marketplace:
Vendors for dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, birds, aquatics, exotics, enclosures, habitats, toys, enrichment, food, treats & more.

🐶 Dog Lure Course & Activities:
High-energy fun, trainers, demos, and hands-on experiences.

🦎 Reptile & Amphibian Zone:
Educational exhibits featuring snakes, geckos, turtles, frogs, axolotls & more.

🐰 Small Mammal Features:
Ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, pocket-pet vendors, and adoptables.

🐾 Rescues & Adoption Opportunities:
Dog, cat, small mammal, reptile, and exotic rescues —
👉 All working toward our 100-adoption goal.

🎉 Family Fun for Everyone:
Petting zoo, interactive exhibits, entertainment, and live demonstrations.

🎤 Learn From the Pros:
Trainers, educators, behavior specialists, boarding facilities & more.

🎟️ Tickets: Start at $10, with military & senior discounts.

This isn’t just a comeback — it’s a full-scale upgrade to bring Pittsburgh a bigger, busier, more diverse pet expo than ever before. Whether you love dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, ferrets, or frogs… this is your weekend.

👉 Follow our page for weekly vendor announcements, rescue spotlights, new attractions, and exclusive 2026 updates!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Monroeville Convention and Events Center, 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard, Monroeville, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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