OktoberFAST Corgi & Wiener Dog Races - At Harvest & Hops Festival
Dates
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
About
OktoberFAST Corgi & Wiener Dog Races
Think your short-legged legend has what it takes?
Join us at Harvest & Hops for 50 yards of glory as corgis and dachshunds race for the title of Fastest in the Cornfield!
Location:
Fresh Acres Farm & Corn Maze
Monticello, MN
Race Schedule:
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12:00 PM – Dog Check-In
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1:00 PM – Heat Races
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3:00 PM – Semi-Finals
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5:00 PM – Championship Race
Race Format:
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5–6 dogs per heat
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50-yard straight sprint
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Winners advance to semi-finals
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Semi-final winners advance to Championship
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Championship race at 5 PM
Divisions:
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Corgi Division
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Wiener Dog (Dachshund) Division
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Short-Legged Open Division (Non-Breed Specific) (Guidelines below)
Requirements:
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Dogs must be 1 year or older
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Proof of rabies vaccination required
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Two handlers required per dog (one at start, one at finish)
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Dogs must remain leashed when not racing
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Owners must sign liability waiver
Come dressed in lederhosen or dirndls and bring your dog’s best Bavarian flair! Best Dressed Bavarian Pup
Categories:
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Best Lederhosen Look
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Cutest Dirndl
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Most Creative Oktoberfest Costume
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Best Owner & Dog Duo
Judging at 4:30 PM
Winner announced before Championship