Published June 12. 2026 10:20AM
The sixth annual Paws in the Park festival brought pet lovers, vendors, and community organizations together May 31 at Grange Park, Upper Macungie Township.
Rich Johnson welcomed attendees and thanked the event’s sponsors and partners, including the Western Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, Upper Macungie Township, Purina, Freshpet, Heintzelman Funeral Home, CHARR, Amazon, Goldenberg Group, Scenthound, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Hamilton Crossings, Luxe Events & Designs, and Signal of Eastern Pennsylvania.
The family-friendly event featured more than 50 pet-themed vendors along with food and beverage vendors.
Activities included a pet parade, best trick contest, treat-stacking competition for humans, and other pet-centered games and demonstrations.
Proceeds from the event benefited the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley, which helps provide pet food assistance to families and animal rescue organizations throughout the region.
PRESS PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HIRSCHRich Johnson welcomes attendees.
Sgt. Matthew Gardner with the Upper Macungie Police Department offers a demonstration with K-9 Nyala.
Savannah wins first place in the dog treat stacking contest.
Rebecca Kline of Rainbow Dog entertainment offers face painting.
Upper Macungie Township mascot Makku browsed the vendor tables.
Visitors browse vendor booths during the sixth annual Paws in the Park festival at Grange Park. The event benefits the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley.
