MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR DOGGY DAY AT THE LAKEFRONT BENEFITTING WINSTON’S WISHES

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH 2026 9AM - 2PM
HENRY W. MAIER FESTIVAL PARK

200 N. Harbor Dr.

Milwaukee, WI 53202


ANIMAL WAIVER REQUIRED

Are you attending Doggy Day at the Lakefront on Saturday, October 10th? All animals entering the grounds will need the following waiver completed to enter through security.

The waiver is digital! You may complete ahead of time and verify with a volunteer before entering Doggy Day at the Lakefront. You will also be able to complete the waiver on your phone on-site before entering!


Important Arrival Information - PARKING, Water Street Bridge Closure, & Surrounding road projects

Reminder for Parking & Entry!

PARKING:

• FREE Parking for all attendees!

EVENT ENTRY:

•FREE ENTRY: Enter through the Mid-Gate (only entry and exit)

WAIVER (DIGITAL):

•All attendees with an animal is required to complete a waiver prior to entry. You may complete one now! Just take a screenshot after submission, show our volunteer before entry (they will verify we received the submission on our end), and you are good to go! -> https://www.winstonswishes.org/paw-fest-animal-waiver

•If you do not have an animal with you, you do not need to complete a waiver

SECURITY:

• All Attendees must past through security checkpoint

ENTRY POLICY: https://static1.squarespace.com/.../MWF+Summerfest...

OTHER ENTRY DETAILS:

• WATER BOWLS: Attendees may bring in a collapsible dog bowl, or collapsible dog bowl with bottle attachment, to fill inside the grounds for water for your animals. *The water bottle must be attached and clearly for the animal*

• PET STROLLERS: Attendees may enter with pet strollers. They must be a push-behind stroller. *No wagons are permitted onto the grounds unless they can be pushed vs. pulled*

ANIMAL CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• All dogs must be on a leash that is less than 6' in length (Retractable leashes are not permitted, please plan ahead)

* All cats must remain in a carrier at all times

🚧 street closures 🚧


🐾 event volunteers needed 🐾

Join our Volunteer Team Saturday, October 10th for a day filled with fun, food, drinks and dogs during Doggy Day at the Lakefront!

We are looking for positive, animal loving people to volunteer their time and help to make sure this annual event is a huge success! We have multiple shifts and time frames available and tasks ranging from assisting with vendor set up/ take down, merch & raffle ticket sales, and clean up crew! Each volunteer will receive their own Doggy Day at the Lakefront Volunteer t-shirt to wear during the event. Please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Taylor, at: volunteer.winstonswishes@gmail.com with your interest or click the button below for more details and to fill out an application!


THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS FOR BEING A PART OF Doggy Day AT THE LAKEFRONT!


PRESENTING SPONSOR



Lure Course

 

Volunteer Team Sponsor


WELCOME BAG Sponsor


THE WINSTON SPONSORS!


THE SOPHIE SPONSORS!


Food Trucks!


ADDITIONAL FOOD OPTIONS AT PAW FEST AT THE LAKEFRONT!