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Wienerspiel's annual 'Wiener Dog and Wanna-Be-Wiener Dog Races and More' will be held Oct. 15 and 16

'Wiener Dog and Wanna-Be-Wiener Dog Races and More' will be held Oct. 15 and 16 at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater in College Station
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Posted at 1:00 PM, Sep 28, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-29 12:56:59-04

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Join Wienerspiel for their largest community fundraiser of the year! 'Wiener Dog and Wanna-Be-Wiener Dog Races and More' will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct.16 at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater.

This event is free to the public and proceeds will benefit local non-profits that help homeless, unwanted, and neglected animals. Well-behaved, vaccinated dogs of all breeds are welcome to participate in friendly races and costume contests.

Food, music, and vendors will also be in attendance. Non-profits are welcome to sign up as vendors or volunteers.

Schedule:


Saturday, October 15, 2022:

4pm-8pm

Early Vendor Set Up

5pm-7pm

Wiener Dog & Wanna-Be-A Wiener Boot Camp (Free to practice)

Sunday, October 16, 2022:

9am-11am

Vendor Set Up

11am

Vendors Open

12pm

Costume Contest

1pm

Wiener Dog & Wanna-Be-A Wiener Dog Races Begin

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Register for the Wiener Dog Race
Registration Fee (non-refundable): $30
Categories

  • Male Wiener Dog (1-9 Years)
  • Female Wiener Dog (1-9 Years)
  • Male Senior Wiener Dog (Ages 10 and up - on a shorter track)
  • Female Senior Wiener Dog (Ages 10 and up - on a shorter track)
  • Special Olympian Wiener Dog (Handicapped - all Special Olympians, wiener dog and wanna be, will race together)

Register for the Wanna Be a Wiener Dog Race
Registration Fee (non-refundable): $30
Categories 

  • Mini Wanna Be a Wiener Dog (10 lbs & Under)
  • Small Wanna Be a Wiener Dog (11-20 lbs)
  • Medium Wanna Be a Wiener Dog (21-30 lbs)
  • Large Wanna Be a Wiener Dog (31-40 lbs)
  • Extra Large Wanna Be a Wiener Dog (41-50 lbs)
  • Massive Wanna Be a Wiener Dog (50 lbs & Up)
  • Small Special Olympian Wanna Be a Wiener Dog ( Handicapped, 20 lbs & Under)
  • Large Special Olympian Wanna Be a Wiener Dog (Handicapped, 21 lbs & Up)

Register for the Costume Contest
Registration Fee (non-refundable): $15
Categories 

  • Most Creative - Let us see those wild imaginations!
  • Best Dressed - For those high fashion pups!
  • Least Effort - Must show some effort, least effort is different than no effort!
  • Most High Tech - Spinning parts, flashing lights, the possibilities are endless!
  • Doggie Duo - For those canine besties! Each dog must have their own registration form.

Register to be a Vendor
Registration Fee (Non-refundable):

  • Food & For Profit: $100
  • Non Profit: $40

Register to be a Sponsor
Sponsorship Level (all non-refundable) 

  • Platinum Sponsorship Level, $2500 - Blue benefits, plus company name or large logo on starting gate box, large logo/name on t-shirts, and 7 additional Wienerspiel Race t-shirts (8 total, if desired).
  • Gold Sponsorship Level, $1,000 - Blue benefits, plus company name and logo on wiener dog track, large logo/name on t-shirt, and 3 additional Wienerspiel Race t-shirts (4 total, if desired).
  • Silver Sponsorship Level, $500 - Blue benefits, plus sponsor sign at a water bowl station, medium logo/name on t-shirt, and 1 additional Wienerspiel Race t-shirt (2 total, if desired).
  • Blue Sponsorship Level, $250 - Name on t-shirt, logo on Wienerspiel social media pages, periodic announcements of your sponsorship announced throughout the event, 1 Wienerspiel Race t-shirt (if desired), and company/name acknowledged in newspaper ads
  • Friend of Wienerspiel Sponsorship Level, $100 - Name on t-shirt and name included in ‘Thank-You’ ads (online and print)
  • In Kind Sponsorship - Benefits would match levels stated above, depending on the value of donation.

Donate
Wienerspiel is always accepting donations to help with events, like Wiener Dog and Wanna Be A Wiener Dog Races, and to continue helping local non-profits. If you aren't able to make it out to the event, consider making a one-time or recurring donation.

ABOUT WIENERSPIEL™

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in College Station, TX raising funds for non-profits who help homeless, unwanted, and neglected animals as well as organizations who support the human/animal bond and advocating in city and state governments!
Wienerspiel Presents: Wiener Dog and Wanna’ Be Races and More! was voted The Eagle's Readers Choice "Best Local Event" and Insite Magazine's "Best Local Nonprofit Fundraiser."