American Kennel Club and GF Sports & Entertainment Announce Additional AKC Meet the Breeds® Tour Dates on Sale
NEW YORK, July 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The American Kennel Club (AKC) ®, the premier registry for purebred dogs and the governing body for canine sports in the United States, and GF Sports & Entertainment, a global sports and entertainment events and operations company, today announced the sale of tickets to four additional cities on the AKC Meet the Breeds® National Tour. AKC Meet the Breeds® is America’s largest personal showcase for dog breeds. The two day event is perfect for the whole family with children’s tickets lower than $ 20 and a variety of ticket options including Early Access and VIP experiences. Tickets are now available for Tampa, Florida (18.-19. September); Columbus, OH (13-14 November); and New Orleans, LA (20.-21. November) via the exclusive tour ticket provider SeatGeek®.
Tickets are also in for the first two AKC Meet the Breeds® tour dates. available San Diego, California (14.-15. August) and Dallas, TX (21.-22. August).
From Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers and everything in between, the showcase gives animal lovers the unique opportunity to meet and play with more than 100 different breeds of dogs in stalls depicting the country of origin, historical purpose / function and characteristics as a family pet while you are Learn more about responsible pet ownership and which breeds are suitable for them. The event also includes unique activities such as testing your agility skills in our interactive area and taking part in games and photo opportunities with the whole family. All events are conducted using the applicable COVID-19 protocols.
“We are very excited to bring this unique, educational dog event to more cities,” said Dennis B. Leap, President and CEO of AKC. “This is an excellent opportunity to educate the public about dogs and what breeds might fit their lifestyle and how to be responsible dog owners. Special thanks go to the knowledgeable volunteers at the AKC parent breed clubs and local clubs for supporting our vision and making this one responsible pet educational spectacle possible. “
Added Shawn Tilger, President, GF Sports & Entertainment: “The enthusiasm of event organizers from venues across the country for the AKC Meet the Breeds® events is incredible. We’re excited to add three more dates to this year’s tour, and hopefully more! “
SeatGeek has signed up as the first official ticket provider for the AKC Meet the Breeds® National Tour. As part of the multi-year project, SeatGeek will be present at all tour locations with a branded checkout and activation throughout the event. SeatGeek will also support event promotions through online and digital marketing measures. SeatGeek’s mobile-focused ticketing platform enables users to buy and sell tickets to live sports, concerts and theater events. SeatGeek enables both mobile app and desktop users to browse events, view interactive color-coded seating plans, make purchases, and receive electronic or printed tickets. Through their relationship, SeatGeek will provide AKC Meet the Breeds® with world-class data analytics tools designed to analyze ticket demand and maximize sales potential at their events.
Visit akc.org/meetthebreeds for the latest information on all AKC Meet the Breeds® events.
About the American Kennel Club®
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club® is a non-profit organization that maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and promotes the sport of purebred dogs. supervised The United States. The AKC is committed to maintaining the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs, and breeding by type and function. Together with its more than 5,000 licensed and member associations and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates the purebred dog as a family companion, promotes the health and well-being of dogs, advocates the protection of the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 22,000 competitions for AKC registered purebred and mixed dogs are held each year under AKC rules and regulations, including exterior, agility, obedience, rally, track following, herding, bait coursing, coonhound events, hunting tests, field and earth dog tests. AKC partner organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite, and the AKC Museum of the Dog. More information is available at www.akc.org.
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About GF Sports & Entertainment
GF Sports & Entertainment is a global events and operations company that enhances the experience of live sports, entertainment and interactive events. The company owns two of the longest-running American tennis tournaments on the ATP Tour, the Dallas Open and the Truist Atlanta Open, presented by Fiserv, and the National Lacrosse League New York Riptide. In partnership with the American Kennel Club (AKC), the leading registry and umbrella organization for dog events in The United States, they run the AKC Meet the Breeds® tour show. GF Sports & Entertainment is also developing new and emerging sports concepts, including Wolf Pack Ninjas, which runs ninja-focused events around the world.
GF Sports & Entertainment was founded in July 2015 by new York-based private equity firm GF Capital. More information is available at www.gfsportsandentertainment.com.
About SeatGeek®
SeatGeek® is the leading mobile device ticketing platform that enables fans to buy and sell tickets to sports, concerts and theater events. With industry-leading mobile ticketing apps, a fan-friendly user experience and its proprietary Deal Score ™ technology to help fans determine the best ticket values for a specific event, SeatGeek is transforming the way fans buy and sell tickets for their favorite events. SeatGeek Enterprise – the company’s premier ticketing platform – is used by partners across the United States, from the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Pelicans to Austin FC and Arizona Cardinals. SeatGeek also has a league-wide partnership with Major League Soccer and tickets to a significant portion of the English Premier League based in new York, SeatGeek also has international offices in the UK, Israel, and Italy. For more information on SeatGeek, please visit www.seatgeek.com.
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