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2026 Oktoberfest circuitOn the calendar
18Oct

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Tampa Bay Downs Oktoberfest Derby

Tampa Bay Downs · Tampa

Registration was reported almost sold out—check the form for current openings. The planned race post is 1:00 PM; final timing needs organizer confirmation because event listings differ. Check the event page before travel.

RACE POST1:00 PM · planned
EVENT WINDOW12:00–4:00 PM
RACE FIELD48 dachshunds · 12 Wanna-Be
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02 THE RACE-DAY RUNDOWN

Schedule

All times Eastern. Listen for the announcer—times can move as the racing unfolds.

  1. Noon–4:00 PM

    Listed derby event window

    Check the event page for final arrival information.

  2. 1:00 PM · planned

    Dachshund & Wanna-Be racing

    Race post time needs organizer confirmation. Listen for heat and gate announcements.

  3. TBA

    Bier Stein Wiener Walk

    All breeds welcome. Contest order will be announced at the FWDD table.

  4. TBA

    Hot Dog Dunk

    All breeds welcome. Contest order will be announced on site.

03 ON THE TRACK & OFF

Fast paws. More fun.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Race divisions

Dachshund circuit racing and Wiener Wanna-Be racing. Check the event program for your dog’s heat and gate assignment.

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Dachshund circuit race

A starting line for little dogs with big dreams. No race experience necessary!

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Wiener Wanna-Be’s

Non-dachshunds under 40 lbs that safely fit in our starting gates.

Contests at this stop

Fun games are open to all breeds. Ask at the FWDD table for entry details and contest order.

Bier Stein Wiener Walk

Keep the leash and beer stein in the same hand. Switch hands at the turn. Keep your other hand empty. The least spill wins!

Hot Dog Dunk

Dogs retrieve hot dogs from a bowl—no human hands! The three fastest win ribbons. Ask at the FWDD table for the rules.

04 YOUR NEXT STOP

Meet us at
the starting line.

Tampa Bay Downs

11225 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33626

Free parking. Race registration includes Oktoberfest admission for two people. Find the FWDD racing area and listen for staging calls.

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