Pet Lovers Won’t Want to Miss the 5th Annual Pet Palooza Food & Music Festival

The Pet Palooza Food & Music Festival is Central Jersey's BIGGEST pet-friendly event and they are going big Saturday, Sept. 6 to celebrate their 5th annual event.

Grab your pups, your kids, and your friends and help raise money for a good cause. Sponsored by Verizon, Pet Polooza welcomes leashed dogs and their favorite humans for:

• The area's top food trucks
• Pet-themed and traditional craft vendors
• Live music from Blame It on The Girl
• A high-octane adventure zone for kids

If you need to ward off some zoomies or enjoy some good sniffs, hit the Pup Strut 2K Dog Walk, sponsored by Groomington Eats, at 11 a.m. This relaxed walk starts and ends at the festival entrance, and the $20 registration fee includes a commemorative t-shirt, doggie treats, swag, and early access to the festival. Spots are limited, so register today.

Then the festival is from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is $7 at the gate, but you can skip the line with a FASTPASS for just $4.85 online. Children 10 and younger are free.

They are even partnering with area shelters and rescues, and adoptable pets will be there to find their furever home.

Of course, there are contests, giveaways, and games galore, and a portion of the proceeds benefits Associated Humane Societies. The whole thing is organized by Mega Bite Events, so head to their website now to grab tickets — save money and skip the lines by purchasing tickets ahead of time.

5th Annual Pet Palooza Food & Music Festival

• When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 - 11 a.m. Pup Strut 2K Dog Walk, 12-6 p.m. festival
• Where: Lincoln Park, Manville, NJ
• Cost: $7 at the gate, $4.86 in advance online, and kids 10 and younger are free
• Buy tickets & register: megabiteevents.ticketspice.com