8 Race Divisions • Limited Spots • Sell-Out Expected
About this Event
Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI Sweet 16 with Riverfest
- 🚨 LAST CALL: Race Spots Almost Gone!”
- “🐶 Think your dachshund is FAST? Prove it May 2!”
- “🏁 Tampa’s MOST EPIC Dog Race – Register Now”
Get ready for the most exciting, hilarious, and heart-melting dog event in Florida!
The Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16 returns on Saturday, May 2 at Curtis Hixon Park alongside Tampa Riverfest.
Whether you're racing, cheering, or just love dogs… this is a must-see event 🐾
REGISER TO RACE HERE AT OUR OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM:
https://www.floridawienerdogderby.com/race-registration
🏁 WHY YOU SHOULD RACE:
- Compete in 8 divisions by age & ability
- Chance to win your division + advance to the Grand Championship
- Be part of the largest wiener dog derby in the world
- Support local rescues: DARE & Skyway Dachshund Rescue
- Fun, safe, and unforgettable experience for your pup 🐶⚠️ IMPORTANT:
- Race spots are LIMITED and WILL SELL OUT
- Puppies & Ween Teen divisions fill FIRST
- Registration closes once divisions are full (no waitlist)
- 🏁 Live dachshund races all day
- COSTUME CONTEST is FREE with any RACE REGISRATION
- 🐶 “Wiener Wannabe” small dog races
- 😂 Kissing Contest, Tail Wagging Contest & more
- 🎯 Best Nose (treat sniffing challenge)
- ⚡ Speed Trap (timed racing!)
- 🎟️ Grand Raffle benefiting rescues
- 🍔 Food, drinks & full festival vibes via Tampa Riverfest
- 📍 Location:
Curtis Hixon Park
🎉 Held in conjunction with Tampa Riverfest (food, drinks, entertainment)
👉 REGISTER NOW BEFORE YOUR DIVISION FILLS!
Spots are limited and this event sells out every year.
🐾 Don’t miss your chance to race in Florida’s most epic dog event!
500+ dogs participated last year
- $9,000 total raised for rescues lets do better this year!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, United States
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