Festival of PAWS 2025

Join us on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the OUZ/Zane State campus for a fun-filled day of community, canines, and compassion at the Festival of PAWS!

All proceeds from the festival will go toward PAWS of Muskingum County’s building fund to create a low-cost spay and neuter clinic. This clinic will help reduce the local stray population, prevent unwanted litters, and give more animals a chance at a healthy, happy life.

Here’s what’s waiting for you at the Festival of PAWS:

FREE Pet Microchipping by Pet FBI

Your pet’s safety is priceless—so Pet FBI is offering free microchipping on-site for dogs. A quick chip can bring a lost pet home!

5K Race & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – Dogs Welcome!

Take a midday break at with movement for a mission! Join us for our 5K race or 1-mile fun run/walk—and feel free to bring your pup along (on a leash, of course). Race starts at noon! Registration is open now and available through the day of the event. Register online here.

Variety of Vendors - Something for Everyone!

Browse local pet vendors and non-pet vendors. Whether you’re shopping for your furry friend or yourself, you’ll find something you love!

Food & Drink Lineup – Come Hungry!

We’ve got a seriously delicious mix of food and drink vendors to keep you fueled all day long:

• Randy’s Backyard BBQ

• The Gator Kitchen

• The Mobile Meat Wagon

• The Chatty Cat Café

• Haney’s Kettle Corn

• Perfectly Squeezed LLC

• Kingdom Coffee

Why It Matters!

This event supports PAWS of Muskingum County—and more importantly, helps us reach our goal of opening a low-cost spay and neuter clinic right here in our community. Together, we can make a lasting difference for local animals and the people who love them.

Save the Date:

Festival of PAWS

Saturday, May 3rd | 9 AM – 5 PM

OUZ / Zane State Campus

Race registration is open now and on-site the day of! https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Zanesville/FestivalofPAWSRunWalk

Follow us on our Facebook page for updates, vendor spotlights, and more!

Join us for a day of fun—and be a part of building something truly life-changing.