Colorado Wiener Fest

Short legs. Long dogs. One ridiculously fun day in Loveland.

If you know dachshunds, you know. They’re stubborn. They’re hilarious. They’re convinced they’re much bigger than they actually are. And somehow, those little sausage bodies have a way of taking up a pretty big piece of your heart.

So we decided they deserved a festival.

Colorado Wiener Fest is one big day for the wieners and the people crazy enough to love them. We’re taking over Loveland with racing sausages, dressed up doxies, puppuchino covered noses, local vendors, good food and probably more dachshunds than you’ve ever seen in one place.

Think your dachshund is exceptionally long, even by wiener standards? We’ll be getting out the measuring tape for our Longest Wiener Competition, because apparently size does matter when bragging rights are involved.

And we’re just getting started.

There’s the costume contest for the wieners and humans who like to make an entrance. The Puppuccino Challenge for the pups who have been training their whole lives for whipped cream. 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.

Don’t have a dachshund? Come anyway.

Have one who would rather be carried around like royalty than compete? Bring that little diva too.

Colorado Wiener Fest isn’t really about who runs the fastest, wears the best costume or measures the longest. It’s an excuse to get outside, laugh a lot, support local businesses and spend a day celebrating these funny, stubborn, completely lovable little dogs.

Bring your people. Bring your wiener. Come make some memories in Loveland.

Colorado Wiener Fest

Little legs. Big day. A whole lotta wiener.

Info: Schedule is subject to change based on participant numbers and sign up

Info: Schedule and race times are subject to change based on registration and participation. Final race heats and times will be announced closer to the event.

Event venue & nearby stays

Loveland Yards, 5661 McWhinney Boulevard, Loveland, United States

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