# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grand Opening Celebration | March 12–14, 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Paws Inn Upstairs Expansion. We’re excited to officially open our new upstairs space featuring: Paws Inn Training - Self Pet Wash - Backyard Nature Nook for songbirds and pollinators - Paws Inn Wellness Center Throughout the weekend we’ll be hosting themed days, demonstrations, guest experts, family activities, and plenty of opportunities to explore the new space. Complete your Grand Opening Passport while you explore the store for a chance to win prizes and enter our Grand Prize Drawings. ? Grand Opening Activities Play Pet Plinko during designated times to win fun prizes. Grand Opening Passport Visit different areas of the store, complete your passport, and be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing. Grand Prizes All completed passports will be entered into a drawing for: ? Bird Basket containing approximately $400 in bird products ? Pet Basket valued at $500, plus $25 Nulo credit each month for a year THURSDAY – March 12 Self-Wash Spotlight & Backyard Birds ? Open 10 AM – 6 PM Win a Self-Wash with Add-Ons Play Pet Plinko from 10 AM – 12 PM and 3 PM – 6 PM All Day - Self-Wash tours - Grooming and dental product education - Clean Pup Club Founding Member launch - Coffee, pup cups, snacks 10 AM – 2 PM - Meet exotic breed cats - 11 AM – 2 PM FREE Kid’s Activity: Make & Take Pinecone Bird Feeder 11 AM – 3 PM - NutriSource representative 12 PM – 3 PM - Chris from Adore Pet 1 PM - Debbie Reynolds, MN Master Naturalist - Presentation: “The Sport of Birding” FRIDAY – March 13 Wellness & Training Day ? Open 10 AM – 6 PM - Win a Training Prize Bundle - Play Pet Plinko from 10 AM – 12 PM and 3 PM – 6 PM - Special Offer - Book a training class during the event and receive 5 BONUS entries into the Grand Prize drawing All Day - FREE weight checks - Body condition scoring - Nutrition plan consultations - Meet our training team - Coffee, pup cups, snacks - Product sampling and education 11 AM – 3 PM - Farmina representative 2 PM – 6 PM - NutriSource representative 3 PM & 3:30 PM - Nose Work Demonstrations with Lisa and Rafi (a bomb-sniffing dog in training) 3 PM – 4 PM - Book Signing with Dr. Brandon Schomberg, author of Healthy Living with Your Dog 3 PM – 6 PM - Gracie Keller, Pet Massage Therapist SATURDAY – March 14 Feathers & Family Festival ? Open 9 AM – 5 PM - Win a Bird Feeder & Seeds - Play Pet Plinko from 10 AM – 12 PM All Day - Build a wren house (limited kits available) - FREE Kid’s Activity Make & Take - Coffee, pup cups, snacks - Product sampling and education - Bird trivia and education - Pet Plinko prizes 11 AM – 1 PM - Dr. Brandon Schomberg, Author of Healthy Living with Your Dog 12 PM – 2 PM - Kerry Ward, Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer and local backyard birding enthusiast 3 PM - Grand Prize Drawings Bring the family, explore the new upstairs space, meet our guest experts, and celebrate this exciting new chapter for Paws Inn Pet Essentials. We can’t wait to see you there! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waconia/grand-opening-celebration-|-march-12-14-2026/200029809755540 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, fine-arts, health-wellness, literary-art, Sports, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Waconia - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: 120 South Vine St, Waconia, MN, United States, Minnesota 55387 - **lat**: 44.84908 - **long**: -93.78928 - **full address**: 120 South Vine St, Waconia, MN, United States, Minnesota 55387 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grand Opening Celebration | March 12–14, 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5c37dc1ded6fe1a59f4f52c4404e5cc14dce541fd8aacd46aead9183f464c472-rimg-w1200-h541-dcfffded-gmir?v=1773487240 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grand Opening Celebration | March 12–14, 2026 being held? - **A:** Grand Opening Celebration | March 12–14, 2026 takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 120 South Vine St, Waconia, MN, United States, Minnesota 55387. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grand Opening Celebration | March 12–14, 2026? - **A:** Grand Opening Celebration | March 12–14, 2026 is organized by Paws Inn Pet Essentials. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grand Opening Celebration | March 12–14, 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waconia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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