Event Type : Convention Center

The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular special attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes. The show will once again take place alongside the AKC Agility Invitational, AKC RACH Invitational, and AKC Obedience Classic, with junior events in each sport.

All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds, and Junior Showmanship Competition  will be judged on Saturday

All Working, Terrier, Herding Breeds, Miscellaneous, and Best in Show will be judged on Sunday

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Holiday Matsuri takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, with main programming hosted throughout the West Concourse. You’ll find everything from anime panels and voice actor meetups to cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, and a massive exhibit hall featuring hundreds of booths.

For after-hours excitement, our 18+ programming and late-night events take place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, conveniently connected to the convention center by an indoor walkway. With both venues working together, your entire weekend is built for non-stop fandom—from morning meetups to midnight dance floors.

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