Maine Wienerfest originated as an informal picnic and gathering for families who lived with these adorable, tiny dogs. Gradually, it grew to include other activities with the number of dogs and dog lovers increasing each year.

Today, this event is hosted by PAWS Animal Adoption Center, a nonprofit animal shelter serving the Midcoast for 48 years!

Activities to include:

Grand Parade of Dachshunds,
Canine Costume Contest,
Doxie Distance Dash,
Sales tent with Wienerfest items, and Raffle opportunities
Hotdog Stand
Village Soup Food Truck

The Maine Wienerfest will be held rain or shine with gates opening at 10:30am.

Schedule of Events:

10:30am: Gates Open
Visit the retail booths, meet and mingle with other dachshund owners, purchase merchandise at the Sales Tent and enjoy some food!

11:45am: Grand Parade of Dachshunds
Gather at the south end of Steamboat Landing Park (near Boathouse) at 11:30am to “strut with your mutt” around the perimeter of the park at noon!

12:15pm: Raffle Drawings at Doxie Arena
Tickets for sale at the Sales Tent. You must be present to win!

12:30pm: Canine Costume Contest at Doxie Arena
You will need to register your dog in advance for this competition. Registration is $3/entry and begins at 11am under the tent at the end of Doxie Arena.

*The contest will be limited to a maximum of 32 entries.

?1:15pm: Doxie Derby Preliminary Heats at Doxie Arena
You will need to register your dog in advance for this competition. Registration is $3/dog and begins at 11am under the tent at the end of Doxie Arena.

2:00pm: Doxie Derby Championships

Admission is $5 for adults; free for children (12 & under) and dogs.

Date: September 10, 2023

Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Steamboat Landing Park - 34 Commercial St, Belfast, ME 04915

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