Join us each hour at Ernie’s Mainstage in the Kids Zone for exciting and entertaining pet acts, performers, education and the ever-popular costume contest!
Ernie’s Main Stage Line-up
10 AM – Fox and Branch
For over two decades, Dave Fox and Will Branch have energized audiences in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. Their dynamic mix of old-time music, original songs, and family folk music has appealed to children and adults, giving everyone a chance to actively participate.
11 AM – Ernie’s Birthday Bash!
We’re celebrating our mascot Ernie’s birthday! Stop by at 11 AM for birthday wishes, free pupcake treats for dogs and free cupcakes for people*. We’ll have some special guests including the famous Racing Sausages, Milwaukee Brewer ticket giveaways and more!
*while supplies last. People treats provided by Festival Foods, pet treats provided by Salty Paws.
12 PM – Robin’s Dog Stars
Come enjoy as Gracie, the amazing Black Labrador, and Aria, the incredible Border Collie show off their tricks including jumping through hoops, telling jokes, reading a sign, couning, balancing a basketball and 40 other fun dog tricks.
1 PM – MPD K9 Presentation
Learn about the talented and heroic MPD K9s with Officer Jeffery Lepianka with K9 Vulcan and officer Jeremy Gonzalez with K9 Nox.
2 PM – Litterbox Improv
Come enjoy family-friendly and pet-themed fun from local Milwaukee performers!
3 PM – Costume Contest
Whether you’re a spectator or participant, our annual costume contest is a must-see moment.
Showcase your costume creativity and register your pet here!.
Ernie’s Main Stage is sponsored by The Milwaukee Brewers
We are Milwaukee’s team: our identity is molded by the Cream City’s strength, work ethic, and character; its joyful and robust passion for life. As a team, our goal is to live up to all that Milwaukee stands for. To live up to everything the city stands for. To be the living, breathing, fighting reflection of our home.