The Animal Rescue Exposition (ARE) will be hosting its annual expo on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the UW Sports Factory in Rockford, IL.

This charitable expo will feature over 30,000 square feet of animal loving shopping and services, entertainment, educational experiences and some of the area’s cutest adoptable rescue animals.

Please read through the Vendor Agreement & Procedures  prior to completing your 2026 application.  

Contact the Expo Director, Lisa Beardsworth at LisaBeardsworth43@gmail.com or at 815-298-1300 with any immediate questions. Thank you.