2026 Lend a Helping Paw Summer Festival

Schedule

Sat Jul 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

2339 NW 13th St | Gainesville, FL

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Join us for the 2026 Lend a Helping Paw Summer Festival—fun, friends, and furry pals all day long!
About this Event

Join Us at the 2026 Lend a Helping Paw Summer Festival!

Get ready for an awesome day filled with fun, friends, and furry companions! The 2026 Lend a Helping Paw Summer Festival is happening in person, bringing together animal lovers for an unforgettable summer bash. Expect games, giveaways, and plenty of paw-some moments. Don’t miss out on the chance to chill, hang out, and support a great cause. See you there!


What’s Happening?

  • Delicious eats from some of the area’s best food trucks
  • 30+ awesome vendors with treats and treasures for all
  • Music to keep the good vibes going
  • Games for all ages
  • Pet Costume Contest (dress to impress!)
  • And so much more!


❤️ Support a Great Cause

We’ll be raising funds and collecting donations for the amazing rescue organizations attending the event. Donations being accepted include:

  • Dry and wet pet food
  • Animal care supplies and related items


All donated items will be shared among the rescues, helping animals in need across our community.


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Where is it happening?

2339 NW 13th St, 2339 Northwest 13th Street, Gainesville, United States

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Tickets

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