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Lakewood, WA Show Schedule
Saturday, September 12, 2026

Photo of the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood, WA with a Ratapalooza Lakewood logo in the center.

Show Admittance Fees:
$10 per person for RatsPacNW Members
$15 per person for the general public
Kids 5 and under are free!
We accept cash, PayPal, ApplePay, Venmo, and all major credit cards.
Memberships can be purchased at the event.

Schedule of Events


The show is open to the public on September 12th, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Times are tentative and subject to change.

8:00 - Table setup (volunteers needed)
8:30 am - Vendors setup
9:30 am - Rat health checks start
10:00 am - Doors open to public!
11:00 am - Kitten Class judging begins
12:00 pm - Pet Show and Fun Classes
12:45 pm - First Raffle
1:00 pm - Adult Rat Judging begins
2:00 pm - RATTO (bingo!)
3:00 pm - Final Raffle
3:30 pm - Announcement of show winners
4:00 pm - Show wrap up/clean up
Event Location


McGavick Conference Center
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Bldg 23, Lakewood, WA 98499

Parking is FREE at this venue



Traveling Northbound on Interstate 5

➼ Take Exit 125 for Bridgeport Way SW
➼ Turn left onto Bridgeport Way SW
➼ Turn right onto Lakewood Dr SW
➼ Turn right onto Steilacoom Blvd SW
➼ Turn right onto Hageness Dr SW
➼ McGavick Conference Center, Building 23


Traveling Southbound on Interstate 5

➼ Take Exit 127 for SR 512 West (South Tacoma Way)
➼ Turn right on to South Tacoma Way
➼ Turn left on to Steilacoom Blvd
➼ Turn left onto Hageness Dr SW
➼ McGavick Conference Center, Building 23


Ratapalooza is presented by RatsPacNW Rat Fanciers Club. We are a 501(c)4 non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and securing the wellbeing of rats!
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