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Loveland, Colorado
Colorado Wiener Fest
Short legs. Long dogs. One ridiculously fun day in Loveland.
🐾 Dachshunds & dachshund mixes
🏆 The Wiener Cup races
👑 Costume contest
📏 Longest Wiener competition
🥤 Puppuccino Challenge
🛍️ Local food & goods vendors
🎤 DJ + MC all day
❤️ Proceeds benefit 5280 Dachshund Rescue
🐾 Dachshunds & dachshund mixes
🏆 The Wiener Cup races
👑 Costume contest
📏 Longest Wiener competition
🥤 Puppuccino Challenge
🛍️ Local food & goods vendors
🎤 DJ + MC all day
❤️ Proceeds benefit 5280 Dachshund Rescue
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When
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Race check-in 11am · first heat at noon
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Hours
10:00am – 4:00pm
Gates open at 10 sharp
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Where
5825 McWhinney Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
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Tickets
On sale via Eventbrite
Proceeds benefit 5280 Dachshund Rescue
About the Fest
Short Legs. Long Dogs. One Ridiculously Fun Day.
Colorado Wiener Fest is a one of a kind dachshund festival bringing wiener dogs, their people and plenty of dog loving friends together in Loveland, Colorado.
Spend the day cheering, laughing, shopping local vendors, grabbing something good to eat and taking in what might be more dachshunds than you’ve ever seen in one place.
Don’t have a dachshund? Come anyway. If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly event in Loveland or simply really love wiener dogs, you’ll fit right in.
What’s going on
Everything Happening That Day
Six hours, one park, and more short legs than you have ever seen in one place.
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The Wiener Cup
Four divisions race through the afternoon before the winners meet in The Wiener Take All championship. Check-in at 11, first heat at noon.
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Contests & Costumes
Costume contest, the Longest Wiener measuring tape and the Puppuccino Challenge. Sign up on site — no experience required, dignity optional.
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Local Food & Goods Vendors
Local makers, bakers and small businesses with treats, harnesses, art and merch, plus good food and drinks for the two-legged crowd.
Admission
Get Your Tickets
Colorado Wiener Fest is a ticketed event. Admission and Wiener Cup race entries are both handled through Eventbrite, so you can sort the whole day out in one go.
The full day-of schedule lives on Eventbrite and is subject to change based on race entries.
The Wiener Cup
Four Divisions. One Champion.
The Colorado Wiener Fest dachshund races bring every kind of wiener to the track, from first timers to seasoned speedsters, each with their own moment to shine.
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Lil’ Links
Puppy division
Where the puppies take their first wobbly shots at glory.
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The Pro Card
Your serious speedsters
For the fast and focused wieners who came to win.
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Senior Sausages
Older racers
Celebrating the older dogs still ready to show they’ve got it.
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Heart in Motion
Wheelchair and adaptive racers
Honoring our wheelchair wienies, proving every dog deserves a chance to race.
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The Wiener Take All
There will be a cash prize for the winner of the Pro Card Races
Some will sprint. Some will stroll. Some will get distracted halfway down the track. And honestly, that’s exactly why everyone shows up.
Glory awaits
Contests & Competitions
Beyond the track, three more ways for your dachshund to walk away with some very serious bragging rights.
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Costume Contest
Compete for Most Creative, Best Movie or TV Character, Best Coordinated Costume, or the coveted Critics’ Choice for Best Overall. Bring the creativity. We’ll bring the runway.
Sign up on site
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Longest & Shortest Wiener
How long is your wiener? Yes, we’re getting out the measuring tape to find the one impressively long and short dachshund who leaves Loveland with the title.
Sign up on site
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Puppuccino Challenge
Ready. Set. Lick. Pup cups go down, the clock starts and our hungry little competitors get to work. Expect whipped cream noses, questionable table manners and a whole lot of cheering.
Sign up on site
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Photo Ops & Shopping
Photo ops, local shopping, food, drinks and plenty of time to simply wander around and enjoy the beautiful chaos of a whole lot of dachshunds in one place.
All day
Contest sign-ups happen on site the day of the festival. Start times are on Eventbrite and shift with race entries.
October 10, 2026
Bring your people. Bring your wiener. Come make some memories in Loveland.
Plan your day
Day-Of Schedule
The live schedule lives on Eventbrite and is subject to change based on race entries.
10:00 am
Gates Open
Local food and goods vendors open, photo ops are up and the DJ gets going.
11:00 am
Race Check-In Opens
Head to the track to check in for The Wiener Cup and pick up your heat assignment.
12:00 pm
First Heat
The Wiener Cup begins. Heats run through the afternoon by division — Lil’ Links, The Pro Card, Senior Sausages and Heart in Motion.
Afternoon
Contests & The Wiener Take All
Costume contest, Longest Wiener, the Puppuccino Challenge and the championship race. Our MC will call each one from the stage — exact times depend on how the heats run.
4:00 pm
Gates Close
Go home, nap with your dog. You have both earned it.
October 10, 2026
The Day at a Glance
4
Race divisions
3
Contests to enter
6
Hours of wiener
1
Very good cause
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Where the money goes
Proceeds Benefit 5280 Dachshund Rescue
Colorado Wiener Fest is a fundraiser wearing a costume. Proceeds from the day go to 5280 Dachshund Rescue, who spend the rest of the year doing the unglamorous work of getting dachshunds out of bad situations and into good homes.
Can’t make it on October 10th but still want to help? You can give directly, any time.
Made possible by
Our 2026 Sponsors
Colorado Wiener Fest happens because these Northern Colorado businesses show up for it. More sponsors are joining between now and October.
Be part of it
Get Involved
It takes a lot of good people to pull off a day with this many wiener dogs. Pick your lane.
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Become a Vendor
We’re building out a lineup of local food and goods vendors. Pet-focused makers and small businesses get first pick of spaces.
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Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship keeps the day running and puts your name in front of a very loyal Northern Colorado crowd — with proceeds heading to dachshund rescue.
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Volunteer
Wrangle racers, welcome guests, keep the contests moving or jump in wherever an extra set of hands is needed. No wiener wrangling experience required.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Colorado Wiener Fest?
Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at 5825 McWhinney Blvd, Loveland, CO 80538.
Do I need a ticket?
Yes. Colorado Wiener Fest is a ticketed event and admission is handled through Eventbrite. Race entries for The Wiener Cup are booked there too, so you can sort the whole day in one checkout.
Do I need a dachshund to come?
Not at all. Plenty of people come just to look at short dogs, and we fully support that. If you love wiener dogs or you’re simply after a fun, family friendly day in Loveland, you’ll fit right in.
Can I bring a dog that isn’t a dachshund?
This one is dachshunds only — dachshunds and dachshund mixes are the dogs we can welcome on site. Leave other breeds at home and come enjoy the day yourself.
How do I enter the races?
Pick your division — Lil’ Links, The Pro Card, Senior Sausages or Heart in Motion — and book your entry on Eventbrite. Race check-in opens at 11:00am and the first heat goes off at noon.
How do the contests work?
The costume contest, Longest Wiener competition and Puppuccino Challenge are all sign-ups on site the day of the event. Our MC will call each one from the stage.
What time does everything happen?
Gates are open 10:00am to 4:00pm, race check-in is at 11:00am and the first heat runs at noon. Everything after that depends on how many dogs enter, so the live schedule lives on Eventbrite and is subject to change.
Where does the money go?
Proceeds benefit 5280 Dachshund Rescue. You can also donate directly any time, whether or not you make it to the festival.
Will there be food?
Yes — local food and goods vendors will be on site with things to eat and drink for people, plus treat vendors for the dogs.
What should I bring?
A leash, water and a collapsible bowl, poop bags, sunscreen, and a card or cash for the vendors. A towel is a very good idea if your dog is entering the Puppuccino Challenge.
Where do I park?
Parking details are coming soon — we’ll post them here and on our socials closer to the event.
How do I become a vendor, sponsor or volunteer?
We’d love to have you. Head to the Get Involved section for vendor and sponsor details and the volunteer sign-up, or email us at [email protected].
How can I get in touch if I have questions?
Feel free to email us with any questions, comments or feedback at [email protected].
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Come Meet a Whole Lot of Wieners
Admission and race entries both run through Eventbrite. Grab your spot before the heats fill up, and bring everyone who has ever laughed at a dachshund running.