# Event Details - **Event Name**: Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI -Sweet 16- with Riverfest FL - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Welcome to the Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI -Sweet 16- with Riverfest FL! Powered by our Grand Champion Sponsor: Orange County Choppers Roadhouse and Museum. 📅 Date: May 2, 2026🕚 Time: 11:00 AM📍 Venue: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa, FL🐾 Join the Florida Wiener Dog Derby for an exciting day of Dog Sports and Community Benefit for Dog Rescue. This event brings together families, dog lovers, animal enthusiasts, and dog sport enthusiasts in a celebration of furry friends of all ages and abilities.🌟 Witness the adorable Wiener Dog races and meet the lovable doggies from Skyway Dachshund Rescue and Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education. From puppies to seniors, this event welcomes all dogs, including special needs and Wiener Wanna-Be’s under 40 lbs in their own racing division!🏆 Enjoy a variety of activities including a Treat Sniffing Contest, The Grand Raffle, Kissing Contest, Tail Wagging Contest, Obedience Contest, K-9 Costume Contest, Silent Art Auction, Adoptable Dogs and much more. Prizes by our generous sponsors await the winners.🐶 Don't miss out on the fun doggie games for ALL BREEDS and the opportunity to participate in the largest Wiener Dog Party in the world, co-hosted with Riverfest at Curtis Hixon Park.🎟️ Secure your spot by registering online to participate in the races. All proceeds from this event support our partner rescues, Skyway Dachshund Rescue and Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education.🎉 Be a part of this heartwarming event and make unforgettable memories with your furry companions. Register now on the race registration page of our website: www.FloridaWienerDogDerby.comJoin us and let's make this a day to remember for our four-legged friends! 🐾 #WienerDogDerby #DogRescue #CommunityBenefit #RiverfestFL #DogSportsSpecial Thanks to our event Gold Sponsors:Bay Paws Pet ResortBay Area Veterinary Care - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/florida-wiener-dog-derby-xvi-sweet-16-with-riverfest-fl-tickets/80002557479704 - **Event Categories**: sports, charities, dog, contests, parties, art, entertainment, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 12 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 5.00 USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tampa - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park - **lat**: 27.9489169 - **long**: -82.4616494 - **full address**: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69a1d28ce6e74.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69a1d28b3d20f.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69a1d287a201f.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69a1d282d90e7.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 5 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69a1d282d13e7.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 6 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69a1d2813e412.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 7 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69a1d27bdd4a0.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 8 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69a1d279006ca.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 9 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69a1d22d5193b.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 10 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69a1d22c03d98.JPG ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI -Sweet 16- with Riverfest FL being held? - **A:** Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI -Sweet 16- with Riverfest FL takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI -Sweet 16- with Riverfest FL? - **A:** Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI -Sweet 16- with Riverfest FL is organized by Fl Wiener Dog Derby. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI -Sweet 16- with Riverfest FL", "image": "https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a1d1b93f6db.jpg", "startDate": "2026-05-02T11:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-02T17:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/florida-wiener-dog-derby-xvi-sweet-16-with-riverfest-fl-tickets/80002557479704", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, United States", "postalCode": "33602", "addressLocality": "Tampa", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "27.9489169", "longitude": "-82.4616494" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Welcome to the Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI -Sweet 16- with Riverfest FL! 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