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Pet Show Will Be The Cat’s Meow at The Stephens Center

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Backer’s 41st Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show and Educational Conference comes to the Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center on Friday, October 13, through Sunday, October 14. One of the most popular pet industry events of the year, the Pet Show is expected to present more than 1,000 manufacturers and wholesalers exhibiting in some 1,500 booths, attracting 9,000+ buyers from around the world.

Major features of the show include:

• Aquatic Answers Pavilion in a central location with aquatic manufacturers’ and tank displays;

• Product Showcase and Retailer “Select” Awards includes a display of hundreds of new innovative products;

• Free educational conference;

• The Special Events Arena will present two major activities: Hyperlite will put on a professional flying disc dog show, followed by Kathy Sanro, author and dog behaviorist, who will present and agility and obedience demonstration.

• Complimentary Rock ‘n Roll Industry 50’s-60’s Party with cash prizes;

• “Celebration of Style” Grooming Contest with $20,000 in cash prizes;

• Backer Cash Bonanza.

Visit www.hhbacker.com for more information.