# Event Details - **Event Name**: Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16 | Race Your Dachshund at Curtis - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Think your dachshund is FAST? Prove it at Florida’s Largest Wiener Dog Derby! 8 Race Divisions • Limited Spots • Sell-Out ExpectedAbout this EventFlorida Wiener Dog Derby XVI Sweet 16 with Riverfest🚨 LAST CALL: Race Spots Almost Gone!”“🐶 Think your dachshund is FAST? Prove it May 2!”“🏁 Tampa’s MOST EPIC Dog Race – Register Now”Get ready for the most exciting, hilarious, and heart-melting dog event in Florida!The Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16 returns on Saturday, May 2 at Curtis Hixon Park alongside Tampa Riverfest.Whether you're racing, cheering, or just love dogs… this is a must-see event 🐾REGISER TO RACE HERE AT OUR OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM:https://www.floridawienerdogderby.com/race-registration🏁 WHY YOU SHOULD RACE:Compete in 8 divisions by age & abilityChance to win your division + advance to the Grand ChampionshipBe part of the largest wiener dog derby in the worldSupport local rescues: DARE & Skyway Dachshund RescueFun, safe, and unforgettable experience for your pup 🐶⚠️ IMPORTANT:Race spots are LIMITED and WILL SELL OUTPuppies & Ween Teen divisions fill FIRSTRegistration closes once divisions are full (no waitlist)🏁 Live dachshund races all dayCOSTUME CONTEST is FREE with any RACE REGISRATION🐶 “Wiener Wannabe” small dog races😂 Kissing Contest, Tail Wagging Contest & more🎯 Best Nose (treat sniffing challenge)⚡ Speed Trap (timed racing!)🎟️ Grand Raffle benefiting rescues🍔 Food, drinks & full festival vibes via Tampa Riverfest📍 Location:Curtis Hixon Park🎉 Held in conjunction with Tampa Riverfest (food, drinks, entertainment)👉 REGISTER NOW BEFORE YOUR DIVISION FILLS!Spots are limited and this event sells out every year.🐾 Don’t miss your chance to race in Florida’s most epic dog event!500+ dogs participated last year$9,000 total raised for rescues lets do better this year! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2b5ca0f0-3d43-11f1-aafe-8d25a272ea36-rimg-w957-h740-dc938c5f-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2b938f70-3d43-11f1-9fd2-1932890f8494-rimg-w957-h740-dc5e4a47-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2bc8d040-3d43-11f1-aafe-8d25a272ea36-rimg-w1200-h675-dc958f5b-gmir.jpg https://youtube.com/shorts/GJZSuG5akfk?si=MNACHqW-aifrsXOT - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/florida-wiener-dog-derby-xvi-sweet-16-|-race-your-dachshund-at-curtis/100001987833419268 - **Event Categories**: Sports, Contests, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: 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 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16 | Race Your Dachshund at Curtis - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8ef943f6320ebda05725a40126947755af370ebf27ca542a8b7477ef6beb0557-rimg-w1200-h675-dc958f5a-gmir.jpg?v=1776749420 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16 | Race Your Dachshund at Curtis being held? - **A:** Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16 | Race Your Dachshund at Curtis takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16 | Race Your Dachshund at Curtis? - **A:** Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16 | Race Your Dachshund at Curtis is organized by Florida Wiener Dog Derby. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Florida Wiener Dog Derby XVI – Sweet 16 | Race Your Dachshund at Curtis is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tampa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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