Saturday, September, 22nd, 2018
This year's
wiener dog races will have many dogs of varying ages,
racing in a single-elimination format throughout the
day, and ending with three champions - one dog for
each age division.
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Each champion
will receive prizes (to be announced). Other events include a wiener dog parade
and a best dressed contest for both male and female wiener
dogs.
Other dogs are
welcome to come watch. A water station/poop area will be clearly
marked. We thank you in advance for cleaning up after your
dog(s).
Divisions:
There are three divisions - puppy (under one year of age), adult
(one year of age or older) and senior (nine years of age and
older).
Heats: Heats are organized accourding to the dogs' age
(pully - under 1 year of age, adult - one year of age or older,
and senior - nine years of age and older) Each heat will
have a winner. All heat winners qualify for a semi-final
race. Winners of the semi-final race will compete in he
championship race to determine best of day honors in each age
division.
Handlers: Each
dog must have someone to release the dog and someone to receive.
Volunteers are available to release, if needed. The receivers
may use any means to call the dog (holding a toy or treat and/or
calling the dog). Throwing of objects is not allowed. If
you are bringing multiple dogs, please bring enough people to
care for them while you are involved with the races.
Race Entry Fee:
No entry fee for all dogs pre-registered by September 21st, 2018.
Entry fee is $5 for all dogs registered on-site the day of the
event. On-site registration is from Noon-1:00 p.m.
Race Times: The Call to Post is at 1:10 pm, followed
by the Wiener Dog Parade and the crowning of the King & Queen.
Heat races will begin immediately after the completion of the
crowning of the King & Queen. The championship races
will begin at approximately 4 PM.
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Galena Oktoberfest 2018 Wiener Dog Schedule
12:00pm
– 1:00pm
Wiener Dog Registration
1:00pm
Wayne Messmer sings the national anthem
1:10pm
Call to the Post and WIener Dog Parade
1:30pm
Best Dressed Male & Female Wiener Dog event
1:45pm
Begin Heat Races (three divisions: Puppy, Adult &
Senior)
3:30pm
Semifinal Races for all three divisions
4:00pm
Legends Race (all previous champions)
4:05pm
Senior Championship Race
4:10pm
Puppy Championship Race
4:15pm
Adult Championship Race
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Online registration is now
available. You can still
register your dog the day of the event for $5 dollars.
You can also download the registration form by
clicking
here and mailing to the Galena Lions Club @ PO Box 56,
Galena, IL 61036
Special thanks to New Earth Animals for all of the donated
prizes for the winning wiener dogs, to Galena Square Veterinary
Clinic for donating leashes for all dogs involved, and to
Charlie Fach for making the beautiful trophies for the winners.
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