The 8th Annual Milwaukee Pug Fest
Milwaukee Pug Fest was named the “Best Festival” in WISN-TV’s “A-List” contest in 2009 and 2010, and placed 3rd in 2011. Milwaukee Pug Fest is the the largest Pug event in the United States with attendees coming from all over the U.S. and Canada.

Sunday – May 20, 2012

10am – 4pm (Doors open at 9:45am)

Milwaukee County Indoor Sports Complex
6000 West Ryan Road (Hwy. 100) (I-94 Exit 322) Franklin, WI 53132

Tickets: Adults - $8.00 Children Under 10 - $3.00 (Proceeds benefit Pug Rescue)

ADVANCED TICKETS may be ordered until Friday, April 20, 2012. Advanced ticket prices are $6.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children under 10 years of age. To order, complete the Advanced Ticket Form and send to address listed on form. We accept check, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover. BE SURE TO INCLUDE A “SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE”

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Comfort Suites Milwaukee Airport (Pug Friendly!)
6362 South 13th Street
Oak Creek, WI 53154

We have again made arrangements for a bloc of rooms at the Comfort Suites Hotel. Reservations can now be made for the 2012 Milwaukee Pug Fest. The rate is $84.00/night and includes up to two pets. Each additional pet is $5.00/day. Be sure to book soon as the Pugs take over the hotel.

There are 2 ways to make reservations:

1. Call the hotel direct (414) 570-1111 & request a room out of the "Milwaukee Pug Fest" Block or
2. email reservation requests to hvick@wiscohotels.com and Heather will get back to you to handle your reservations.

On Saturday, May 19th, we will be hosting activities for hotel guests at the Comfort Suites. We will have more information in the near future which will include details of a tour, activities and an evening “get together”.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (Tentative)

11:00AM	Owner “Look-A-Like” Contest
11:30AM	Talent Contest
11:30AM	Talent Contest
12:00PM	Parade of Rescues (Dogs available for adoption by attending Rescues)
1:30PM	Blessing of the Pugs by Fr. Allen
2:00PM	Costume Contests (Three Categories)       Hand Crafted Costumes       Ready Made Costumes       Float, Wagon & Buggy (NEW FOR 2012)
3:00PM	Pug Races by Petco

CONTESTS REQUIRE ADVANCED REGISTRATION and a $1.00 Donation.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION FOR THE PUG RACES WILL BE AT THE PETCO BOOTH.
(Pug Race registration from 12:30PM until 2:30PM, $5.00 donation fee)

We have two silent auction tables closing at 1:00PM and 2:45PM

The “Chinese Raffle” will close at 2:15PM

DEMONSTRATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

New this year will be an area with seating for presentations and demonstrations curtained off from the main facility. This will allow us to have activities and contests running simultaneously with presentations and demonstrations.

Watch our website for a schedule of demonstrations.

SPONSORS AND VENDORS

Milwaukee Pug Fest is looking for 2012 event sponsors and vendors who would like to participate. Email us at milwaukeepugfest@yahoo.com for additional information and agreement forms.