Annual Dachshund Derby

Dachshund Derby

Sunday, July 26th, 2026

19th Annual Dachshund Derby

*CALLING ALL DOXIES* for the 19th Annual Dachshund Derby! On Sunday, July
26th, we will welcome another 100 doxies for German Fest’s crowd pleaser.

Registration opens at midnight, June 1st

Click here to Register

If you are not comfortable with online payment, please reach out to Gail or Beth! We can register you an alternative way.

This year’s Derby events will take place on Sunday, July 26th.  Registration fee is $18, which includes one entry ticket into German Fest.

Due to Summer Fest regulations, pets are NOT allowed to walk around on the grounds. Only registered Dachshunds are permitted on Summer Fest grounds. 

If you’d like to take advantage of Doggy Daycare after your pet has raced, owners need to bring the following: a crate or kennel labeled with your dog’s first and last name, a water dish, a leash, and waste bags.  Doggy Daycare services are free of charge until 5:30 pm. 

This Dachshund Race

Schedule of Events

Dachshund Registration Table                    11:00am – 12:45pm
German Fest Gate open                                 12:00pm
Blessing of the Doxies                                     1:05pm
Race Heats and Awards                                  1:15pm – 2:30pm
Costume Contest                                              2:30pm
Dachshund Derby concludes                         3:00pm
End of Doggy Day Care                                    5:30pm
 
The Dachshund Derby has six heats.  Racing heats will be determined by the dogs’ ages:
 
Braunschweigers     Special Needs and Older dogs
Knockwursts             8 yr +
Schnitzels                   5 yr – 8 yr
Bratwursts                 3 yr – 5 yr
Frankfurters              1 yr – 3 yr
Lil’ Smokies                puppy to 1 yr

Proud sponsors of the German Fest 2026 Dachshund Derby

Milwaukee’s Original Haus Party

About German Fest

German Fest, “Milwaukee’s Original Haus Party” is held, rain or shine, Friday, July 24, from 3 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, June 25, from noon to midnight; and on Sunday, July 26, from noon to 7 p.m. To purchase tickets online, click here.
 
Please contact Gail Pipke or Beth Enneking with any questions:
 
Gail: gspipke@gmail.com Cell/text: 262-844-6837 
Beth: Benneking5@gmail.com   Cell/text: 414-915-4156
 
We look forward to seeing you there!

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