Calendar

SCRAPS Friends of the Dog Park Volunteer Meeting - To organize opportunities to promote the dog park; Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. (509) 477-2752.

Alpaca Showcase - The Northwest Alpaca Association hosts vendors, seminars, shows and a silent auction. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Admission is free. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 664-6183.

Third Annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Sale - See more than 15 area horse breeders with stallions at stud, horses for sale, horse-related vendors play day classes and the Liberty Class where the horses are turned loose to show themselves off for a $100 Jackpot prize; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Valley Mission Horse Arena at Valley Mission Park, Bowdish and Mission. Free viewing. (509) 796-2140.

Junior Livestock Show - The 72nd annual showing and selling of pigs, goats, lambs and steers. Hours are May 2-4, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; May 5-6, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. (509) 535-6737.

Spokane Parrot Festival - The festival is a fundraiser for two local non-profit parrot rescues. There will be vendors, live music, comedians, dancers and children’s activities. Speakers include: Dr. Stewart Metz, Pamela Clark, Robin Deutsch and more. May 12. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 7501 W. Enoch Road, Clayton, WA. Free. (509) 299-7577.

Tails on the Trail - The Friends of the Centennial Trail and Partners for Pets invites dogs and their owners to walk a two-mile route on the Centennial Trail. There will be a dog fair following with dog tricks, vendors, contests and more. May 19. 10 a.m., Mission Park, Mission and Perry. (509) 624-7188.

Knights of Santiago Open Horse Show - This is an all breed open horse show and free for the audience to attend. May 26-27. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Valley Mission Horse Arena at Valley Mission Park, Bowdish and Mission. Free viewing. (509) 624-2468.

Novice Horse Show - The Inland Empire Quarter Horse Association is sponsoring this all-novice competition. May 31. 4-8 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Free. (208) 683-1617.

Quarter Horse Silver Circuit Show - The Inland Empire Quarter Horse Association is sponsoring this show featuring halter, western, English and showmanship categories. June 1-3. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Free. (509) 465-0690.

Pet Fest - June 2-3. The fifth annual all breed, all species companion animal trade show featuring pet adoptions, demonstrations, special events, dealers and vendors. June 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, free/ages 6 and younger, $20/family (2 adults, 2 children), $3 per animal. (509) 244-1712.