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McKinney Oktoberfest · Sept 25–27

Dachshund
Dash

Race your wiener dog down the square. Tap as fast as you can, leave Strudel and Pretzel in the dust, and put your time on the leaderboard.

Presented by Tomes Auto Group
Fastest dachshunds

Leaderboard

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One spot per racer: the board keeps your best time. Names show as first name and last initial. We'll only use your email to reach you about your time, plus Downtown McKinney news if you ask for it.

The real thing

Weenie Dog Races

Bring your own dachshund to the Gemütlichkeit Games on East Louisiana Street.

  • Saturday: registration 11 am, races at noon
  • Sunday: registration 1 pm, races at 2 pm

Full festival schedule

On the rail

The sponsors cheering you on

Every plate on the track belongs to a 2026 McKinney Oktoberfest sponsor. Thank them with a visit this weekend.

Tomes Auto Group
McKinney National Airport Blue Box Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Durant Kroger Delivery Texans Credit Union Hofbräu München TUPPS Brewery Alev Cosmetics LeafFilter Gutter Protection Big Bully Turf

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Woodblock print of the Downtown McKinney skyline