🐾 Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16! 🏁 with Tampa Riverfest
Get ready for the ultimate dachshund celebration on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa!
Dachshunds & Doxie-Wannabes: Race in 8 exciting divisions — Puppy, Teen, Adult, Mature, Seniors, Deaf & Blind, Wheelie Dogs, and Small Dogs under 40 lbs!
All-Breed Fun Contests: Costume Contest, Tail Wag, Kissing Contest, Obedience, Best Nose Treat Sniffing, and the hilarious Speed Trap — dogs sprint 75 feet, get clocked with a radar gun, and receive their own “speeding ticket” (Compact, Mid-Size & Full Lux classes)!
Top dogs win awesome awards and sponsor prizes!
Grand Champion Sponsor: Orange County Choppers Roadhouse and Museum in Clearwater.
Plus: Giant Raffle + Silent Art Auction!
All proceeds benefit DARE Rescue and Skyway Dachshund Rescue.
Admission is FREE! Enjoy live bands, food, drinks & desserts with Riverfest.
Race registration required — sign up now at: www.FloridaWienerDogDerby.com
Don’t miss the fastest (and cutest) event in Tampa! 🐶💨