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2012 Date to be announced soon!
WE REGRET TO INFORM EVERYONE THAT WIENERFEST 2011 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We will still be holding Doxie events, however a shortage of funding and staff have forced us to cancel the 2011 event. Please visit www.wienerraces.com for info on other events.
A 2012 Wienerfest is in the works!
Thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, participants, and vendors, the 2010 Northwest Wienerfest was a success! As the numbers come in it looks like we've raised over $1000 for local and national rescue! We'll update everyone soon. We had well over 2000 people and 500 dogs through the weekend. Hope to see you all next year! Congratulations to Winston, our Grand Champion! We'll see some of you at Oktoberfest Northwest, 10/09/2011!
Wiener Tales and wienerraces.com are very excited to announce their indoor, 2 day Wienerfest and Race event! We've had some incredible feedback from fans of our other events since announcing the Inaugural NW Wienerfest, and would like to thank everyone for your positive responses.
Although Wiener Dog Races are held all over the US, there are few that pay such close attention to the safety of the dogs, while also making sure proceeds benefit a good cause. Toni Gossard, who is the coordinator for the National Dachshund Races, and Sheri Jones have been working closely to be sure every step is made to educate the public about safety measures when dealing with this special breed, as well as teaching about the benefits of adopting a new family member over “shopping” for a pet.
Our 2012 event will be announced soon. We're deciding on a date and making some changes thanks to all of your wonderful suggestions in 2010!
Online registration is now open! For information on lodging discounts visit our Directions page. Other Circuits are being held all over the U.S. and are being added as info comes in.
About the Coordinators
5 years ago, Sheri Jones, and her partner Mike Lawson set their goal of hosting the first Wienerfest in Western Washington. They have donated Wiener Tales items to many of the Wienerfests across North America and always dreamed to host their own. In 2010 they reached their goal. In the last 3 years, together along with some wonderful partners like the Seattle Seahawks and Oktoberfest Northwest, they have helped to raise over $3000 for local and national Dachshund rescue. Let's help them set a record and raise even more than that in just two days! Read more about Mike and Sheri here. They are both thrilled to be working with Toni Gossard and the National Dachshund Races.
It should be noted that our events in no way represent gambling or any kind of professional racing event. It is purely for fun and enjoyment, as well as raising awareness about puppy mills and Animal Rescue.
©2011 Northwest Wienerfest
View Pictures of Past Wiener Race for Rescue Events
Other nearby events for those of you who have non-wiener fans in the family. Drop em off and come have fun with us!
