MILWAUKEE (May 20, 2025) – 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.
This FREE, pet-friendly fest is all about wagging tails, tasty treats, and good fun. Well-socialized, leashed dogs are invited to bring their humans (and vice versa!) for a full day of pet-centered play, shopping, music, and more.
Paw Fest at the Lakefront will feature the following:
- Delicious drinks, including tons of fun from the wonderful Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the Vodka For Dog People
- 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
- Activities for doggy friends:
- Lure Course presented by Central Bark
- The enrichment zone with wonderful force-free trainers, and more to be announced
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 afters.
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
Winston's Wishes Contact
Jake Schneider
[email protected]