The 2026 Dallas Koi Kichi Koi Show is at Dallas Market Hall – on May 16th and May 17th. Show contestants are encouraged to stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel. Reservations can be made using this link: Book DKK-Rate room
The DKK show is part of Aquashella Expo – The Largest Aquarium Expo In America. Aquashella Expo is a ticketed event – but DKK show contestants get free entry. General public will need to purchase entry tickets. Please use our affiliate link to purchase tickets. https://aquashella.com/dallas-tix/?utm_source=dallaskoi
Schedule of Events (May 16th thru May 17th):
- Thurs 14th: Event Setup (DKK volunteers only)
- Fri 15th Afternoon: Fish Arrival & Koi Benching (For DKK show contestants only)
- Sat 16th 10am-6pm: The Show – Koi Display and Judging
- Sat 16th 5pm: Top Winners Announced
- Sat 16th 7pm: Awards Banquet (with silent auction)
- Sun 17th 10am-4pm: Show Koi Display
- Sun 17th 10-11:30am: Judges Tank Talk
- Sun 17th 12:00-2:00pm: Koi Sale
- Sun 17th 2-5pm: Fish Departure (no earlier)
- Sun Evening & Mon Morning: Breakdown, Cleanup and Storage
Follow links below for Rules, Info, Tank/Banquet Reservations, and More.
