# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HAWSfest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for our 43rd Annual Spring Event, HAWSfest! 

This is a pet-centric, activity-based, fundraising event for pets and people. It will surely be a day filled with fun, food, activities, and fundraising centered around all things pets! Admission is FREE, and there is FREE on-site parking guided by volunteers.

*NEW LOCATION: Waukesha County Exposition Center (indoor & outdoor)

*NEW THIS YEAR: The first 100 people at HAWSfest will get a giveaway swag bag!

Activities include:
- Lure Course
- Dog Dash (Clocked by Waukesha Sheriff Department)
- Same-Day Adoptables
- Raffle Baskets
- Goat Paintings
- Pup Cups
- Merchandise for Sale
- Cash Raffle
- "Adopt a Pet" Activity for Kids
- Kaa (HAWS Resident Snake): 10:30-11:30AM
- Peaches (HAWS Resident Gecko): 12-1PM

Lots of vendors will be joining us including food and drink options!

HAWSfest Presenting Sponsor: Yutka Fence

Learn more at: hawspets.org/hawsfest
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukesha/hawsfest/200029830449016
- **Event Categories**: kids, charities, workshops, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1414

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Waukesha
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Waukesha County Expo Center
- **lat**: 43.033992878773
- **long**: -88.242027368428
- **full address**: Waukesha County Expo Center, ATM, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: HAWSfest
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HAWSfest being held?
  - **A:** HAWSfest takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Waukesha County Expo Center, ATM, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HAWSfest?
  - **A:** HAWSfest is organized by Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HAWSfest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waukesha, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,400+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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