Celebrate Dogs!, the largest celebration of man’s best friend in the United States coming to the Orange County Convention Center Dec. 15-16, will feature special performances by canine super stars The Olate Dogs, winners of the most recent season of “America’s Got Talent.”
In addition, Hollywood dog celebrities Stella from “Modern Family” and Yakult from “Suburgatory,” as well as standard poodle “London,” the 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show winner, will make appearances and add their doggie star power to the Celebrate Dogs! event.
The Olate Dogs took the nation by storm with their amazing, $1-million-winning performances on “America’s Got Talent.” The Olate Dogs is a high-energy, fast-paced dog act filled with impressive pet tricks led by Richard Olate and his son Nicholas Olate, A third generation circus performer, Richard has performed since he was 12, and through hard work and constant struggle, created the incredible Olate Dogs ensemble.
Fans of “Modern Family” have fallen in love with Stella (real name Beatrice), a French bulldog belonging to Ed O’Neil’s character on the megahit ABC sitcom. Beatrice also has appeared on ABC’s “How to Live With Your Parents” and just finished a SportMaster commercial. When she’s not working, Beatrice enjoys skateboarding, swimming and playing with her buddies.
On ABC’s “Suburgatory,” Yakult (real name Lambchop) belongs to UCF-graduate Cheryl Hine’s character. Lambchop also has appeared on “American Horror Story,” “Up All Night” and Hallmark’s “Puppy Love”. In addition, she has several other cameo appearances including on Disney’s “Ant Farm” and “Dog With A Blog.”
Also making a celebrity appearance at Celebrate Dogs! will be 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show winner GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction, a Standard Poodle known affectionately as “London” from Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Celebrate Dogs! will arrive at the Orange County Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16, offering dog lovers two days packed full of exciting, canine-centric, family-friendly, dog-gone fun. Presented by The American Kennel Club and Eukanuba Dog Foods, Celebrate Dogs! is open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and features events that guarantee fun for the whole family.
To purchase tickets, visit the Celebrate Dogs! Website. Celebrate Dogs! tickets also can be purchased in person at the Orange County Convention Center Box Office on event days. Day Ticket for Saturday OR Sunday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Adult $20
Senior (65+) & 13-18 Yrs $15
Children 2-12 Yrs $5
Children Under 2 Yrs FREE
Active Military FREE w/ ID
