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TEXAS WIENERFEST
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General Event Info | What to Bring | Weather & Cancellation | Parking | Rules & Safety | Dog Portraits | Wiener Races | VIP Package | Event Map
General Event Information
When, where and what time is the event?
The Meetup is on Sunday, October 26th at Star Hill Ranch from 11am-4pm. If you must leave the venue, re-entry is not allowed.
Are tickets required and can we purchase them at the event?
The entry fee ticket is required for ALL humans attending and re-entry is not allowed. Tickets must be purchased online here before the event. Tickets are non-transferable! Please be watch out for scammers.
What time can I arrive at the event?
Parking will begin at 10:00am, with “doors” opening at 11am.
Do I have to own a Dachshund to attend?
Bringing a dachshund is encouraged, but not required, and other dogs may attend the meetup!
Does my dog need to be on a leash during the event?
All dogs must be on leash at all times except for the off-leash area, and our event activations.
Will there be food served at the event?
There will be a five of food trucks and a ice cream vendor at the event.
What drinks will be available during the event?
We will have four full-service bars and a coffee vendor. Drink wristbands are available and required for any beverage purchases.
Purchase an NA wristband or an Alcohol Wristband here: Beverage Wristbands
What bathroom options will be available?
There are eight indoor bathrooms located throughout the venue, including in the dining hall, VIP building, and mother’s room. There will also be port-a-potties with hand-washing stations.
Will there be water stations around the event?
Yes, there will be free water stations for humans. Please be sure to bring your refillable canisters! For dogs, there will also be kiddie pools full of water in the off-leash area and water troughs around the venue to keep the pups cool!
What is required of my dog in order to attend?
In order to attend the event, you must confirm that your dog(s) attending the event:
Are up to date on vaccinations and in good health.
Are friendly and socialized for large gatherings.
Will remain under my supervision and control at all times.
Will be leashed unless in a designated off-leash area.
You are fully responsible for your dog(s)’ actions, including any harm caused to other attendees, dogs, or property. You must agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Event Organizers from any claims related to your dog’s behavior.
What to Bring
How can I make the most of my Texas Wienerfest experience and what should I be prepared for?
Bring the essentials! Check out our packing list below:
For your dog:
Poop Bags
Water
Water bowl
Bandana (this will help with identification) :)
For you:
Have your ticket ready: Entry Fee Ticket / Parking Pass / VIP Package / VIP Add-on Ticket
Water
Refillable bottle
Blanket
Folding chair
Shade hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Do not bring:
Dog toys (balls, frisbees, etc)
Outside beverages (alcohol or otherwise)
Coolers
Glass containers
Weapons of any kind
What happens if it rains on the event day?
We will inform everyone about rescheduling if the weather forecast does not support a successful event. Our rescheduling date is 11am-4pm on Sunday, November 23rd. All tickets and purchases will be transferred to the new date.
Weather & Cancellation Policy
Parking
I’ve reserved a free parking spot in the parking garage. What should I expect?
You will receive parking instructions before the event letting you know where to go. During the event hours, three buses will be running to and from the event in 20-minute increments. The first bus will run at 10:30am, and the last bus will leave the venue at 4:30pm. Please make sure you are on the return bus before 4:30pm or you may have to call an Uber!
I have a On-Site or VIP parking pass. What should I expect?
You will arrive at the venue and show the event team member your parking pass ticket. They will then show you where to park.
I will require handicapped parking. What options are there for me?
We have 15 handicapped parking spots available. Handicapped parking requires a premium parking ticket. When you arrive, show your parking ticket to the event staff and let them know you have a handicap parking pass and they’ll let you know where to go.
I have an entry ticket but no parking reservation and there are none available. Am I still able to attend?
Yes, you may still attend! Our shuttle will be accessible to all ticket holders beginning at 10:30am.
Shuttle Location: 13215 Bee Cave Pkwy
All are welcome to utilize the shuttle, but you must find your own parking nearby or take a Ride-Share
Rules and Safety
What should I do if my dog gets lost?
Contact an event team member immediately. Event team members have walkie-talkies and an announcement will be made over the PA system to help find your dog.
Will there be rest/shade areas for us if we are overstimulated or overheating?
There will be plenty of shade at the event, and all of the accessible buildings will have air conditioning. There will also be a “mother’s room”, which is a two-bedroom air conditioned house with a private bathroom that will be available to nursing mothers and anyone that needs a break.
What if there’s an emergency and someone needs medical attention?
EMS and police will be on-site if anything goes wrong. Contact your nearest event team member if you need help and we’ll radio EMS to assist you.
Dog Portraits
What should I expect from the “Texas Wienerfest - Dog Portrait”?
There will be a custom Texas Wienerfest Photobooth at the event. The photo experience is 1-3 minutes and may produce as many as 10 final images. You’re welcome to have your dog photographed by itself or with you, but we don’t offer both.
If you have multiple dogs, you will need to purchase multiple appointments. If you’d like your dogs photographed together, a person will need to pose with them to hold them in place.
How will I get my photo?
We’ll email you with a gallery of images within one week of the event. The gallery will include all of the images from the photobooth, in hour blocks. Be sure to remember what time your photo was taken to make it easier to find your photos.
If it’s been longer than a week, and you haven’t seen a gallery email from us, please check your spam/promotions folder.
Wiener Races * SOLD OUT *
I missed the sign ups. Is it possible to add my dog to a waitlist?
Check-in with the Wiener Race team before 12pm to add your dog to the waitlist. If someone misses their time, we’ll need pups to fill in! A $15 donation to CTDR is required to race.
How do I enter my dog into the races?
Race signups begin on September 2nd. VIP ticket holders will receive the sign-up link first, followed by general admission ticket holders on September 9th. If you have purchased a VIP or Entry Fee ticket, you will receive an email when you are eligible to sign up for the races.
The Race entry fee is a $15 donation to the Central Texas Dachshund Rescue.
I’ve entered my dog into the Wiener Races. What should I expect?
The first two rounds will be heats of 6 racers. One of our team members will hold your dog at the starting line while you wait at the finish line. When it’s time to start the race, your dog will be released and *hopefully* run to you!
It’s important and required that your dog be off-leash trained with no history of aggression or reactivity. All dogs must be spayed or neutered! If you’ve entered your dog but are concerned they might not do well off-leash, please reach out to us!
How will I know what time my dog will race?
When you receive the link to sign up for the races you will be able to select a race time. Here is the race schedule:
11:15AM-1:15PM - Round 1 - 24 Races
1:15PM-1:55PM - Round 2 - 8 Races
2:15PM-2:35PM - Round 3 - 4 Races
2:35PM-2:45PM - Championship Race
If your dog wins its heat, make sure you’re ready for the next round! If you miss your heat, you will be eliminated from the competition.
How long is the race course?
The race course is around 75’ long and 15’ wide, fenced in on the sides.
VIP Package
If I purchase the VIP Package and want to bring my friends or family members, do they need a VIP ticket, too?
The VIP add-on ticket is required for any friends or family members that you’d like to join you in the VIP area.
If I want my friends and/or family go to the event, but not have access to the VIP area with me, do they need to purchase the VIP add-on ticket?
No, but they will need to purchase the standard entry fee ticket to enter the event. A VIP add-on is required to enter the VIP area.
How will I receive entry into the VIP area?
Have your digital ticket ready when you arrive and present it to the parking staff. They’ll direct you to the VIP lot, which will be near the event entrance.
Once parked, enter the event grounds and locate the VIP Lounge.
An attendant will verify your ticket and give you a VIP wristband.
You’ll also receive a swag-bag voucher (available only for VIP Package buyers, not VIP Add-ons).
Redeem your swag bag inside the VIP Lounge.
What should I expect from the roaming dog photographer included with the VIP ticket?
From 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, a roaming dog photographer will be capturing portraits inside the VIP Lounge.
If you’d like your pup photographed, simply ask the photographer when you spot them!
Photos will be uploaded to an online gallery within one week after the event, where you can download your favorites at no additional cost.
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