2026 Dachtoberfest
Schedule of Events

9:15 AM     Doors Open
9:30 AM     Welcome to Dachtoberfest
10:00 AM   Blessing of the Animals
10:30 AM   Vet Talk with neurologist Dr. Megan Wolfe
                   "We've Got Your Dachshund's Back"
                   - A Discussion of Managing IVDD in Your Dachshund
11:30 AM   Wiener Dog Races - 4 Divisions:
                    Senior Schnitzel - 9 years old and over
                    Special Sausages - Special Needs dachshunds
                    Little Links - Under 2 years old
                    Bratwurst - Between 2 and 8 years old
1:00 PM   Agility Demonstration with Zoom Room RVA by Shemeck Piatek
2:00 PM   Costume Contest - 5 Categories:
                   Dapper Dog - classy stylish male dog
                   Doggie Diva - fancy, elaborate female dog
                   Halloweenie Hounds – creepy, spooky, scary, seasonal
                   Party Animal - fun, wild, zany party attire
                   Best Pack - Group - Human/Dog or Multi-Dog
3:20 PM   Announcement of Longest & Shortest Doxie Winners
3:25 PM   Announcement of Raffle & Silent Auction Winners
3:55 PM   Closing – Thank You

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Meet & Greets:

10:30 - 11:30 am - Ollie from @ByGollyMisterOllie

1:00 - 2:00 pm - Ludwig & Wilhelm from @ludwig_the_doxie