How often does your pet make you laugh? Does it have the star quality necessary to entertain others? This is the place to help Fido or “Petsephone” get the recognition they deserve. Catch your furry friend displaying their most amusing self and enter the photo here!
In-person entry registration Office Hours 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays between June 15th and July 22nd.
In-person entry registration will be in the General Entry & Fine Arts office in the Northeast corner of the Palace of Agriculture (where it has been in prior years).
2026 Funniest Pet Photo Important Dates
| June 15 | Entry Registration Opens |
| July 22 | Entry Form and Fee Deadline |
| August 2 & 3 (Sunday & Monday), 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Entry Drop-off in Creative Arts Building |
| August 28 – September 3 | Public Voting |
| September 4 | Ribbons posted on display |
| September 9, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Entry Pick-up |