2026 Greyhounds Only Reunion

Name: 2026 Greyhounds Only Reunion
Start: 2026-10-24T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-24T15:00:00-05:00
Location: DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds

Schedule

Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds | Wheaton, IL

The much loved, much talked about Greyhounds Only Reunion — also known as the RAVE (Raffles, Auctions, Vendors, Excitement!) — is back!
The Reunion will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3 pm at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL. If you haven't attended this event before, we strongly encourage you to bring your greyhound(s) this year!
Special note: Although we love all breeds, the Greyhounds Only Reunion is limited to the greyhound breed only. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!
The Greyhounds Only Reunion is a unique gathering of greyhounds and their families, vendors selling items from greyhound coats, sweaters, collars, boots, and other attire, to greyhound-themed pottery and lawn ornaments, to dog treats, feeders, and toys... plus dozens of raffle baskets and silent auction items, all to benefit Greyhounds Only.
There will also be adoptable greyhounds just waiting for the right person to lead them gently into retirement!!!
The event takes place indoors at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, where there is plenty of free parking and room to bring your lawn chairs and X-pens to set up your own area for the day. Lunch will be available for purchase, and there will be games to keep you entertained!
The ever-popular radar run will also take place outdoors near the entrance…weather permitting!
📧 For general inquiries: [email protected]
Read on for a sneak peek of features and events that take place during the Reunion... more will be added, so check back often!
🎟️ Raffle Baskets
Our beautifully designed raffle baskets will be back this year, offering collections of items that you can try to win for a mere $1 (or less) per ticket. There is no telling what you will find from year to year! With an emphasis on dog-related items, you will also find knick knacks, snacks, wine, sports memorabilia, toys and games, and even fitness equipment.
🖊️ Silent Auction
Higher-end donations will be displayed as silent auction items for the duration of the event. Here you will find jewelry, artwork, tickets to sporting events, and other larger or high-value items. Be sure to keep an eye on your bid sheet—you don’t want to get outbid! Healthy competition makes for a thrilling auction.
💰 50/50 Raffle
Look for our roving raffle ticket team selling 50/50 raffle tickets! 50% of the ticket sales goes to the winner and 50% goes to Greyhounds Only. A win-win!!
🛍️ Resale Booth
Donated “gently used” greyhound items will be available for purchase—coats, collars, crates, beds, bowls, and leashes at garage sale prices.
💙 Memorial Baskets
Once again, we will be hosting a Memorial Basket Silent Auction. This is an opportunity for those who have lost their greyhounds or other pets to honor them.
If you would like to participate, you can create a memorial basket with any items you wish to include—there is no minimum or maximum value. Be sure to include a photo and a story or memory. This is always a meaningful and popular part of the event.
🛒 Vendors
Watch this page to learn who will be joining us this year!
🐕 Radar Run
Ever wonder how fast your greyhound can run? The radar run will be held outside on a grassy, straight-line, fenced-in course open to all greyhounds 7 years old and younger. Come get a certificate of speed for your hound!
🐾 Doggie Day Care
Volunteers can leave their greyhounds in our doggie daycare while helping at their stations.
Please watch this page for updates, donation requests, volunteer requests, and the schedule of events! Any questions, please email us at [email protected]