PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23rd, 2023

CVB Contact: Alana Cooper
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: acooper@monroe-westmonroe.org

COTTONLAND CLUSTER OF DOG SHOWS SCHEDULED FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Monroe, LA – Northeast Louisiana is going to the dogs this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The Bayou Kennel Club will host the American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctioned Cottonland Cluster of Dog Shows at the Monroe Civic Center arena May 25th – May 29th.

It is anticipated that this event will have an economic impact of over $355,855.

Admission prices are $5 for adults and $3 for kids. Hours are 9 am – 4 pm each day.

This year’s shows include a puppy division, sheepdog division, and more. Shop from a variety of animal supply vendors while enjoying the shows from Bayou Kennel Club, Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club, and the Shreveport Kennel Club.

“We are so excited to have the Cottonland Cluster of Dog Shows back and look forward to welcoming the many dogs and their owners to Monroe-West Monroe.” said Scott Bruscato, Discover Monroe-West Monroe Executive Vice President of Sales.

Proceeds will benefit the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.

To view a schedule of events, visit onofrio.com.

For more information, call Discover Monroe-West Monroe at 318-387-5691.

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Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings, and sporting events creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org.