# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Friends of Portsmouth Wiener 500 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 02:40 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for the Friends of Portsmouth Wiener 500 at Oktoberfest, dachshund race with prizes, costumes, and family-friendly entertainment!About this EventFriends of Portsmouth Wiener 500 at Oktoberfest? Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 2:30 PM? Burnside Brankamp Park @ Market Square. Portsmouth, Ohio? ⚠️ Limited to the first 40 dogs.Race Details:Pre-registration and check-in begins at 1:30 PMinto the beerfest area.? Each dachshund will run 50 feet to the finish line — and the first one across wins! ?Each registered contestant will receive $10 off an admission ticket into the beerfest area.?Must be 21 to enter beerfest area.No refunds.Prizes & Fun:Parade of the Winners with trophy for:? Best Dressed Wiener in German AttireWiener 500 Race:Multiple heats with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies awarded to overall winners.? 1st place prize package includes special gifts + bragging rights!Each daschund will recieve a certificate of particpation!Important Info:Only Dachshunds may participate.Dogs must be registered and vaccinated.Rules and waiver must be signed to compete at check-in.For questions, please contact Friends of Portsmouth.**Friends of Portsmouth Wiener 500 Disclaimer & Liability WaiverOnly Dachshunds may enter.All dogs must be registered to race.Humans and dogs must check in at the race area at least 1 hour before race time to pick up race information.This is a rain-or-shine event.All dogs must be leashed and will be asked to leave if unruly. Vaccinations must be current. Owners are required to clean up their pet’s waste. Owners and dogs should be on their best behavior (i.e., no fighting, nipping, or biting).Only two handlers are allowed in the race area per dog — one at the start, the other at the finish line. No waving of blankets or large objects. You may bring your dog’s favorite toy.Absolutely NO throwing your dog onto the floor. They must be held until the "GO" and then released.Failure to follow rules may result in disqualification.Rules may be modified at any time by event organizers.Judges’ decisions are final and not open to discussion. For safety reasons, organizers reserve the right to refuse participation to humans who cannot follow the rules.Waiver of LiabilityI will not hold any party responsible if another dog injures my dog or me. I certify my dog has had all required shots and I hereby agree to be responsible for the actions of my dog and myself during the Friends of Portsmouth – Wiener 500 Race.I further agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Friends of Portsmouth, its sponsors, its organizers, and Scioto County from any liability arising out of my dog’s participation in the event due to actions or omissions of my dog or myself.Friends of Portsmouth and all other sponsors will not be responsible for any costs incurred for misbehaved dogs. Owners are responsible for controlling their dogs at all times.I give permission to Friends of Portsmouth to use photos taken during the event for promotional purposes. I acknowledge that I am responsible for picking up my dog’s waste.By signing below, I certify compliance, acknowledge I have read and agree to the terms of this waiver, and verify my dog is up to date on all vaccines. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/2nd-annual-friends-of-portsmouth-wiener-500/100002000522468556 - **Event Categories**: dog, sports, oktoberfest, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 10 minutes - Location: Market Square Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portsmouth - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Market Square Park - **lat**: 38.73334 - **long**: -83.002917 - **full address**: Market Square Park, 203 Market Street, Portsmouth, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2nd Annual Friends of Portsmouth Wiener 500 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ad38960644c9d115bd949ab565a08d4472d4028ef1da851d1c2f5bb45d113c83-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8a838-gmir.jpg?v=1789113789 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2nd Annual Friends of Portsmouth Wiener 500 being held? - **A:** 2nd Annual Friends of Portsmouth Wiener 500 takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 02:40 pm at Market Square Park, 203 Market Street, Portsmouth, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2nd Annual Friends of Portsmouth Wiener 500? - **A:** 2nd Annual Friends of Portsmouth Wiener 500 is organized by Friends of Portsmouth. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2nd Annual Friends of Portsmouth Wiener 500 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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