More than 2,500 perfectly primped and poised pups compete over three days for Best in Show at the Land O’Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show. Winners earn honors from the American Kennel Club, a purebred registry. Spectators can browse more than 60 booths for doggy collectibles, art, food, and fashion, and learn how to get their own dogs involved in American Kennel Club shows. January 8–10, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m., $8, RiverCentre, St. Paul, 651–265–4800, rivercentre.org.