MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE VERY FIRST PAW FEST AT THE LAKEFRONT PRESENTED BY YUTKA FENCE AND BENEFITTING WINSTON’S WISHES

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 2025 | 10AM - 3PM | HENRY W. MAIER FESTIVAL PARK

ANIMAL WAIVER REQUIRED
Are you attending Paw Fest at the Lakefront Presented by Yutka Fence on Saturday, September 20th? 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 Paw Fest at the Lakefront. You will also be able to complete the waiver on your phone on-site before entering as well!

SUBMIT ANIMAL WAIVER

View Milwaukee World Festival's Entry Policies

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

Reminder for Parking & Entry!

PARKING:

• Street Parking: Free (first come, first served)

• Henry Maier Festival Park Lots G, M, and H: $15 (this is not a donation to the fundraiser)

• Discounted Parking within Power Parking Lots:

Closest Lot – Warehouse 1 (126 N Jefferson St | ~0.2 mi / 5-min walk | ~80 spaces)

→ Flat $10 event-day rate (this is not a donation to the fundraiser)

Freeway Lot (400 E St Paul Ave | ~0.7 mi / 15-min walk)

→ 25% off with code PAW2025 (this is not a donation to the fundraiser)

Catalano Square Lot (310 E Erie St | ~0.4 mi / 9-min walk)

→ 25% off with code PAW2025 (this is not a donation to the fundraiser)

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 REQUIRMENTS:

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

* All cats must remain in a carrier at all times

engage.milwaukee.gov/water-street-bridge

🚧 street closures 🚧

🐾 event volunteers needed 🐾

Join our Volunteer Team Saturday, September 20th for a day filled with fun, food, drinks and dogs during Paw Fest at the Lakefront!

We are looking for positive, animal loving people to volunteer their time and help to make sure this inaugural 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 Paw Fest at the Lakefront Volunteer tshirt 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!

VOLUNTEER WITH US