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:

  • 12:00 PM – Dog Check-In

  • 1:00 PM – Heat Races

  • 3:00 PM – Semi-Finals

  • 5:00 PM – Championship Race

Race Format:

  • 5–6 dogs per heat

  • 50-yard straight sprint

  • Winners advance to semi-finals

  • Semi-final winners advance to Championship

  • Championship race at 5 PM

Divisions:

  • Corgi Division

  • Wiener Dog (Dachshund) Division

  • Short-Legged Open Division (Non-Breed Specific) (Guidelines below)

Requirements:

  • Dogs must be 1 year or older

  • Proof of rabies vaccination required

  • Two handlers required per dog (one at start, one at finish)

  • Dogs must remain leashed when not racing

  • Owners must sign liability waiver

Come dressed in lederhosen or dirndls and bring your dog’s best Bavarian flair! Best Dressed Bavarian Pup

Categories:

  • Best Lederhosen Look

  • Cutest Dirndl

  • Most Creative Oktoberfest Costume

  • Best Owner & Dog Duo

Judging at 4:30 PM
Winner announced before Championship