Dallas Koi Kichi Group (in collaboration with Aquashella Expo)

The Dallas Koi Show provides an opportunity for koi keepers to show their prize koi to the public and compete against other koi keepers for awards.

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 (Entry into Aquashella Expo by ticket only)
• Sat 16th 5pm: Top Winners Announced
• Sat 16th 7pm: Awards Banquet (with silent auction)
• Sun 17th 10am-4pm:  Show Koi Display. (Entry into Aquashella Expo by ticket only)
• 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.

Show Competitors, please read Show Rules very carefully!
Click here for the 2026 Koi Show Competitor’s Rules and Information

Click here for Registration and Payment