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.
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
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".
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!
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.
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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.
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
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.
| 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 |
| 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
|
6362 S. 13th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Phone: 414-570-1111
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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.)
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.)
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.
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.
