Name: Paw Fest at the Lakefront
Start: 2025-09-20T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-20T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Henry W. Maier Festival Park

There's a brand-new pet event coming to Henry Maier Festival Park this year- from the organization behind Doggy Day at Deer District - Winston's Wishes is excited to announce a brand-new celebration of pets, people and paws - Paw Fest at the Lakefront presented by Yutka Fence on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10am - 3pm, benefitting Winston's Wishes.
This FREE to attend, pet-friendly fest is all about wagging tails, tasty treats, and good fun. Well-socialized, leashed (no greater than 6' in length, non-retractable) dogs are invited to bring their humans (and vice versa!) for a full day of pet-centered play, shopping, music, and more...all for the great cause of helping local pups in need!
Parking: Street Parking | Attendees may park in Henry Maier Festival Park ($15)
Waivers: Every animal attending needs to have a waiver completed and signed by their owner. Waivers will be posted ahead of time to save time by bringing them completed to turn in at entry. Waivers will also be available to complete outside entrance.
Leashes: All dogs must be on a leash that is no greater than 6' in length. Retractable leashes are prohibited.
Paw Fest at the Lakefront will feature the following:
• 60+ local vendors
• The Vodka For Dog People Lounge presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka - A wonderful place with delicious, themed cocktails, games, and the great vibes for you and your pups!
• Delicious eats from local food trucks and restaurants, such as Romero's Taco Truck, Tots on the Street, and Dog Gone Great (for your pup!)
• Music & Entertainment provided by DJ Gee-A, along with local radio personalities (Alley & Radar) emceeing!
• Activities for the doggy friends, such as a lure course!
• Small raffle to help raise funds to help Milwaukee pups in need 💜
Your pup will be barking about this event the rest of the year!
Paw Fest at the Lakefront is produced by Winston’s Wishes, a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting dogs who aren’t doing well in the busy shelter environment, senior dogs or dogs who need extra medical care. As a proud MADACC transfer partner, Winston’s Wishes is focused on helping local Milwaukee pups find their happily ever after.
Stay up to date on all the four-legged fun by following Winston's Wishes @winstonswishes on social media, along with visiting www.winstonswishes.org/paw-fest-at-the-lakefront.