Every spring, folks come from all over Texas for the Buda County Fair and Wiener Dog Races, and we’re lucky to have this exciting event just a short drive from Austin, taking place at Buda City Park on Saturday, Apr. 25 and Sunday, Apr. 26 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. This annual country fair begins with pet parade, followed by the nationally known Wiener Dog Races where the speediest dachshunds take to the track. This fundraiser for the Buda Lion’s Club includes a BBQ cook-off, a bake-off, arts & crafts, games for the kids, a washer tournament and lots of entertainment.
–> Schedule of Events:
Saturday, Apr 25:
- 8 a.m. – Registration for Wiener Dog Races; Pet Parade Registration
- 9 a.m. – Pet Parade begins; DJ Jimmy Z Starts; Buda Bee Sign-up (K-5th Grade)
- 9:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies; Pet Parade Awards
- 10 a.m. – Olympic Hills Gym
- 10:30 a.m. – Wiener Dog Races Begin; Washer Tournament Registration
- 11 a.m. – K–5th Grade Spelling Contest
- 12 p.m. – Washer Tournament Begins
- 12:30 p.m. – “The Merles” Band
- 2 p.m. – Wiener Dog Races Begin
- 2:30 p.m. – “Groovin River” Band
- 5:30 p.m. – Cook-Off Awards
- Buses 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Parking at Cabela’s)
Sunday, Apr. 26:
- 8:30 a.m. – Registration for Wiener Dog Races
- 9 a.m. – DJ Jimmy Z; Dance Unlimited
- 10 a.m. – Elvis on Stage
- 10:30 a.m. – Wiener Dog Races Begin; Turn-In Bake-Off Entries
- 12:30 p.m. – Bake-Off Awards
- 1 p.m. – Bake-Off Auction
- 3 p.m. – Wiener Dog Quarter Finals, Semifinals and Finals
- 5 p.m. – Wiener Dog Winner Trophy Presentation
- Buses 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Parking at Cabela’s)
–> Admission & Parking:
Admission is $5 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free! Click here for free parking and shuttle information. For more info and to register to participate in any of the contests, click here.
Have fun!
