Wiener Dog Races are BACK at 2024 Oktoberfest! Register Your Racer Today!

Register ONSITE if you haven't already!!!!

A Must-See Event at Saline Main Street's Oktoberfest

***Thank you for all the registrations!!! We have enough pups to hold the races! If you are still hoping to register your Doxie, please do so, also now that we know we will have enough dogs to hold the races, we will accept onsite registration - please be sure to bring copies of your dogs vaccination records! :) Check-in starts at 2:30 pm on North Ann Arbor Street. 

After a five-year break, Saline Main Street is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Wiener Dog Race to our annual Oktoberfest celebration. The race will take place on North Ann Arbor St. on Saturday, September 21, at 4 p.m., with check-in starting at 2:30 p.m.

Open to all Dachshunds and Dachshund-mix breeds, this fun and family-friendly event invites competitors to showcase both their speed and charm. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required for all participants. Pre-registration is $10, with proceeds supporting Saline Main Street, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting the vibrancy of downtown Saline.

“We’re excited to bring back the Wiener Dog Race as part of Oktoberfest’s festivities,” said Saline Main Street Executive Director, Mary Dettling. “It’s so much fun, and we’re looking forward to the community’s participation.”

This year's race is being organized by the dedicated volunteers from the Michigan Celtic Festival, who have successfully managed the popular Corgi Races for the past two years. Their experience and enthusiasm promise to make this a fantastic event for the whole family.

Don’t miss out on this paws-itively delightful spectacle—join us at Oktoberfest for an afternoon of wagging tails, fast paws, and friendly competition!

Please read all of the rules, regulations an!d the liability information before registering.

To make it safe for everyone (beloved pets included), please read all the rules, regulations, and liability waiver when registering your racer. 

You can register ONSITE if you haven't registered already! Just show up to North Ann Arbor Street after 2:30, and before 4 pm. Bring your pups up-to-date vaccination records!