Dachshund Derby
Racin' & Waggin' for Rescues
A day full of weenie dog races, local vendors, food trucks, kids' activities, & helping Dog People of Livingston & APAWS improve the lives of animals in our community.
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Sidney Hutchinson Park, Walker
Think Your Weenie Has What It Takes?
Whether your dachshund is lightning fast or just loves making people laugh, every dog is welcome!There are two ways to participate in the Livingston Parish Weenie Dog Races:
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Submit your dachshund's information at no cost during the registration period. After registration closes, available race spots will be filled through a random drawing.
If your dog is selected, you'll receive an email inviting you to complete your registration by paying the $45 race entry fee. Once payment is received, your spot is officially secured.
How it works:
Register for the free lottery.
Wait for the random drawing.
If selected, complete your $40 registration.
Get ready to race!
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Skip the lottery and secure your dog's place on the starting line today.
With Guaranteed Race Entry, your registration is confirmed immediately—no waiting and no chance of missing out. In addition to reserving your race spot, your premium entry provides additional support for the rescue programs benefiting from the event.
Includes:
Guaranteed race entry
Immediate confirmation
Official race bib
Eligibility for special awards and prizes
The satisfaction of making an even greater impact for local animal welfare orginazations
Want to Get Involved?
Help make race day a success! Whether you're promoting your business, connecting with the community, or giving back, there are several ways to get involved below!
Become aVendor
Ready to Showcase Your Business at One of Walker's Favorite New Fall Events?
Connect with hundreds of shoppers, pet lovers, & families while supporting a great cause. The Dachshund Derby offers local businesses, food trucks, artisans, nonprofits, & pet-related vendors the opportunity to engage with the community during a fun-filled day of racing, shopping, & entertainment. Whether you're promoting your business, selling products, or sharing your organization's mission, we'd love to have you join us. Because space is limited, submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. We encourage interested vendors to apply early for the best opportunity to participate.
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We're looking for quality vendors offering unique products, services, handmade goods, pet-related items, boutiques, local businesses, and more.
To provide attendees with a diverse shopping experience, vendor spaces are limited & applications are carefully reviewed to maintain a balanced mix of products & services.
Our team will review your application & contact you as soon as possible regarding your status. If approved, you'll receive information about payment, booth setup, event logistics, arrival times, & vendor guidelines.
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We're excited about the opportunity to feature great local food as part of this year's event.
To provide attendees with a wide variety of dining options, food truck spaces are limited & selections are made to create a balanced lineup. Our team will review your application & reach out soon with an update. If selected, we'll send complete details regarding payment, setup, arrival times, additional health/safety requirements, & event logistics.
As a sponsor, your business will be recognized alongside a community event that brings together hundreds of attendees, local businesses, & animal lovers for a day of racing, shopping, & giving back.
Whether you're a small local business or a larger organization, we offer sponsorship opportunities designed to fit a variety of budgets & marketing goals.
Sponsorship Opportunities
It takes a pack to make the Dachshund Derby a success! From race operations & registration to vendor support, set-up, hospitality, and crowd assistance, our volunteers help create an unforgettable experience for thousands of attendees—all while supporting local animal welfare efforts.
Whether you can give a few hours or spend the entire day with us, we'd love to have you on the team. No experience is necessary, & there are opportunities for all ages & skill levels.
Join us behind the scenes, meet fellow dog lovers, make a difference in your community, & help bring the biggest day of the year for weenie dogs to life!