Vergas Looney Days Festival of Wieners

Festival of Wieners Registration – Multiple Dogs

$31.50

Registration/Practice 8:00 am
ALL DOGS MUST CHECK IN BY 8:30 AM
Please see below for OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS!

Every registration received by June 15 receives 1 FREE shirt per family.

Click here to order additional t-shirts. T-Shirts can be picked up at the Race.

Register online with form below, or download 2026_Festival_of_Wieners_Reg._Form to fill out and mail payment to address below.

$31.50: Online price includes convenience fee of $1.50.

$30.00: If you prefer to pay by check, please use the coupon code “Pay with Check” during checkout. After submitting this form, mail your payment to:

Digger Anderson
PO Box 273
Vergas, MN 56587

Questions Call: 763-370-9796

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OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS

In the spirit of wiener dog racing, entering of larger dogs and longer legged dogs is discouraged.

“2026 Festival of Wieners at Looney Days”

Saturday August 1, 2026 – Baseball Field – Vergas, MN

  • Registration & Practice 8:00 – 8:45 AM
  • Check in for those pre-registered 8:00 – 8:45 AM
  • Wiener Races 9:00 AM

Rules and Regulations:

NEW THIS YEAR! Behind the starting line is a “‘RACERS STAGING AREA”.

All racers and their handlers are encouraged to use this area as they are awaiting their next race.

  • At the finish line there is a 5’ wide “NO OWNER ZONE” that allows the racer to cross the finish line at full speed. Owners are prohibited in this area during the race to allow our judges a more accurate view of the finish line.
  • All racers must be dachshunds (or kind of look like a dachshund). In the spirit of wiener dog racing, entering of larger dogs and longer legged dogs is discouraged.
  • All dogs MUST be on a leash at all times unless racing.
  • The entire race area will be fenced to protect your pet.
  • Owners are required to clean up after their pet.
  • All dogs MUST be on their best behavior (no fighting or biting).
  • Two humans are required to assist your racer (1 on each end of track – toys, treats, etc. are recommended for bribing your wiener down the track; no throwing of toys).
  • Each heat race will consist of up to 8 racers with the top finishers advancing.
  • ALL WIENERS ARE GUARANTEED AT LEAST TWO RACES!
  • Further instructions and any rule changes will be issued on race day.
  • All other leashed pets are welcome as cheerleaders.
  • $20 registration fee for racers (Maximum $30 per household example: 3 racers from same household pays $30 total) No charge for spectators.
  • QUESTIONS: DIGGER ANDERSON 763-370-9796 OR DIGSISME@GMAIL.COM

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