Itinerary: AZ Puppy Weekend 2026

Tickets for AZPTC 2026 are live! We are excited to announce a whole weekend of tail-wagging fun taking place across multiple venues in Phoenix, Arizona. Keep reading to learn more and find tickets to the contest here

Meet the Pups Kickoff Party

• Date & Time
  • May 1, 2026
  • 9pm
• Location:
  • Stacy’s at Melrose,
    4343 North 7th Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85013
• About
  • Kick off the fun of AZ Puppy Weekend! This is your opportunity to meet the judges and contestants for AZTC 2026. There is so much fun in store! Dunk mischievous puppies in the dunk tank. Get zoomies out in the inflatable bounce house. Browse the contestants’ silent auction baskets. Shop from stylish vendors. Grab a bite to eat at the food truck. Power up for the weekend ahead with spiked and non-alcoholic Redbull™ drink specials. To help contestants meet everyone, they’ll be encouraged to help sell JELL-O shots.

AZ Puppy & Trainer Contest

• Date & Time:
  • May 2, 2026
  • 1PM
• Location:
  • Kobalt Bar
    3110 N Central Ave
    Phoenix, AZ  85012
• About
  • Watch the contest unfold on stage. Contestants will present two on-stage questions and a fantasy performance. Winners of silent auction baskets will be announced. Community Awards will be given. The contest will culminate in an award ceremony where previous title holders will award the next AZ Puppy/Trainer.
  • Buy Tickets Here

AZ Puppy Weekend After-Party

• Date & Time
  • May 2, 2026
  • 8PM
• Location
  • NuTowne Saloon
    5002 E Van Buren St
    Phoenix, AZ 85008
• About
  • Unclip your leash for party-vibes and merrymaking! Join us as we celebrate the newly awarded AZ Puppy/Trainer.

We also organized the information into this easy to read table. Feel free to screenshot this and send it to your packmates!

Find tickets to the contest here