Pug Fest returns to the Milwaukee-area on Sunday.
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The annual event, now in its 14th year, begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Milwaukee County Indoor Sports Complex, 6000 West Ryan Rd., in Franklin.
The event -- which raises money for increased awareness in helping abused or neglected Pugs -- includes a talent contest, costume contest and Pug races.
Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for kids under 10.
Full schedule of activities:
- 9:45 a.m.: Doors open
- 10:30 a.m.: Opening remarks
- 11 a.m.:Talent contest
- 11:30 a.m.: "Fireman vs Dog" agility
- Noon: Sheriff's K-9 Unit demonstration
- 12:30 p.m.: Silent Auction #1 closes
- 1 p.m: "Blessing of the Pugs and friends" by Fr. John Allen
- 1:30 p.m.: Costume contests
- 2 p.m.: Chinese Auction closes
- 2:30 p.m.: Silent Auction #2 closes
- 3 p.m.: Pug races
