The Sixth Annual Best In Show is back for 2026—fresh off being named one of Kansas City’s Top 10 Events of 2025 by The Independent. Join Great Plains SPCA for a picture-perfect evening filled with cocktails, great food, adoptable pets, a curated silent auction, exciting raffle prizes, and the live crowning of the 2026 Best In Show pet photo winner.
- Pet photo contest entry begins August 1st. - Voting from September 19 - October 10. - Grand Finale Event is on October 15 at Great PLains SPCA.
Your attendance directly supports thousands of animals in need across our community. Whether you’re cheering for a contestant or simply here for fun, fur, and festivities, this is one Kansas City tradition you won’t want to miss.
