Pug Fest

The 16th Annual Milwaukee Pug Fest

TWO DAY EVENT!!

When

Saturday - May 16, 2020 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday - May 17, 2020 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Where

Milwaukee County Indoor Sports Complex
6000 W. Ryan Road (Hwy 100) (Exit 322 on I-94)
Franklin, WI 53132
FREE PARKING!

Doors open at 9:45am and the first 150 families EACH DAY receive a "goodie bag" filled with various merchandise provided by various manufacturers. Services onsite include a pet photography by In Focus Photography; nail trimming; and an animal communicator. There will be demonstrations and contests. The contests include three categories of the Costume contest. The three categories are "Hand-crafted", "Ready-made" and "Strollers & Floats". Fr. John Allen will perform the "Blessing of the Pugs" EACH DAY which includes a general blessing and individualized blessings. There is also a Pug Race which medals and prizes are awarded to the top three winners. See schedule of events below for contest times and more event information. Be sure to check back as the events are further finalized. Hotel information below.

Pug Fest also has the "PUGFEST STORE" selling event merchandise, a 400 Item-plus Silent Auction over the two days, and approximately 70-plus vendors. "Smoochie-Faced" breeds such as Boston Terriers, Shih-Tzu's, French Bulldogs, etc are invited.


2020 Event Activities

KING or QUEEN of MILWAUKEE PUG FEST 2020

Does your PUG have what it takes to be crowned??? The contest rules are simple. The Contest ends May 14, 2019 at 5:00pm CST. For Contest Rules, click here. King or Queen will be "Crowned" on Saturday, May 16th at 11:00am

CUSTARD EATING CONTEST – SATURDAY AND SUNDAY at 12:00 noon.

Does your Pug have what it takes to eat a cup of Georgie Porgie custard? This contest is open to fifty (50) pugs on a first come...first serve basis each day. To enter, sign up at the Contest Signup Table located across from the "Pug Fest Event Store".

TALENT CONTEST – SATURDAY & SUNDAY at 1:45pm

For this contest show us your pug’s best comedy or talent routine- this could include dancing, spinning, singing and acting a fool. Creativity a bonus! Your pugs routine should elicit laughs and smiles from the audience. Good Luck!

"PAWPRINT MEMORIES"

Looking for a memory of your pug? For $10.00 we will provide you with a 8 x 10 artist canvas and multi-color washable paints to make a masterpiece of your pugs paw prints. We will have volunteers assisting you with this activity to make a lasting memory. We will spray a protective coating over the art work when it has dried. Look for "PawPrint Memories near the silent auction table.


Pug Fest Rules

  • All Pets must be up-to-date on vaccinations.
  • NO SELLING OF DOGS. VIOLATORS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE COMPLEX.
  • ALL Dogs must be on a FIXED-LENGTH LEAD - NO "FLEXI-LEASHES" Allowed.
  • No Aggressive Dogs Allowed.

Annnual Pug Fest Bus Tours

Saturday - May 16, 2020 - 8:30am

WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE TOURS. UPDATES COMING


Comfort Suites Conference Center "Get-Together Party"

Saturday - May 16, 2020 - 6:00pm

We will have some famous Milwaukee Food Truck(s) outside the doors of the Hotel's Conference Center beginning at approximately 5:00pm. The "Get-Together Party" will begin at approximately 6:00pm. There is a cash bar with free soft drinks available. Each attending Rescue donates raffle items and baskets that are raffled off and all proceeds from this event are awarded to three attending Rescues by a drawing. Rescues will also have select merchandise for sale at this event. Pugs are welcome, however we ask that due to limited space, there are no motorized vehicles allowed.


Advanced Ticket Sales (Expires May 1, 2020)

Daily tickets and 2 day passes are available for purchase in advance. Eliminate standing in line to purchase at the door.

DAILY TICKET (Good for either Saturday or Sunday)
Adults $6.00 each; Children under 12 years $2.00 each

TWO DAY PASS
Adults $12.00 each; Children under 12 years $4.00 each.

ADVANCED TICKET ORDER FORM
Click here for Advanced Ticket Form


Admission at The Door

DAILY TICKET (Good for either Saturday or Sunday)
Adults $8.00 each; Children under 12 years $3.00 each

TWO DAY PASS
Adults $14.00 each; Children under 12 years $3.00 each.


Schedule of Activities

SATURDAY MAY 16th

TIME ACTIVITY
11:00am

Crowning of the King or Queen of Milwaukee Pug Fest

11:30am

Milwaukee County Sheriff – K-9 Demonstration

12:00pm

Custard Eating Contest

12:30pm

Silent Auction Closes

1:00pm

"Blessing of the Pugs and friends" by Fr. John Allen

1:45pm

Talent Contest

2:00pm

Raffle Table closes

2:15pm

TBD

3:00pm

Pug Races

SUNDAY MAY 17th

TIME ACTIVITY
11:00am

Milwaukee County Sheriff – K-9 Demonstration

12:00pm

Custard Eating Contest

12:30pm

Silent Auction Closes

1:00pm

"Blessing of the Pugs and friends" by Fr. John Allen

1:45pm

Talent Contest

2:00pm

Raffle Table Closes

2:15pm

TBD

3:00pm Costume Contests
  1. Ready Made Costumes
  2. Hand Crafted Costumes
  3. Float & Buggy Category

Hotel Information

Comfort Suites Milwaukee Airport

6362 S. 13th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Phone: 414-570-1111
Booking problems?

Standard Suite Single King/Double Queen: $99.00/night+tax
Whirlpool Suite/Poolside Suite: $119.00/night+tax
(Room Rate Includes the price of two adults & two dogs. Each additional Adult: $10/day. Each additional Dog: $5/day.)

Reservation Link

Candlewood Suites

6440 S. 13th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Phone: 414-570-9999

Standard Studio: $99.00/night+tax
King Studio: $119.00/night+tax
(Room Rate Includes the price of two adults & two dogs. Each additional Adult: $10/day. Each additional Dog: $5/day.)

Reservation Link


Vendor Information

Milwaukee Pug Fest is looking for Vendors for the upcoming Milwaukee Pug Fest. If you are interested, please download the Vendor Agreement Form and return to us.


Volunteer Information

We are looking for Volunteers to assist the committee in running the event. If you would like to help, please compete the volunteer form and either email it or send it to the addresses noted on the form.

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