FWDD at 2026 Tampa Riverfest
- Rob Robinson
- 7 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Florida Weiner Dog Derby returns to the Tampa Riverfest
Special Photo-Feature: FWDD at 2026 Riverfest May 2nd, 2026
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The Florida Weiner Dog Derby (FWDD) returned to the Tampa Riverfest at Curtis Hixon Park for its 16th anniversary. Organizer Karen Slifker and MC Johnathan Vasquez-Martinez kept things rolling along between races and fun games. Including the ever-popular costume and obedience competitions.
The event is fun for everyone and draws a large audience. The annual FWDD raises funds for local Dachshund rescues, Skyway Dachshund Rescue and Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education (DARE). The winner of the races is eligible to race at the National Dachshund Race in Findlay, Ohio in September.
The Florida Weiner Dog Derby has continued to grow over the last sixteen years and eleven years as part of the Riverfest. The Riverfest is the annual free event at the downtown Tampa Riverwalk. Multiple vendors and a free concert featuring local bands. For many the highlight is the Dachshund races on Saturday.
The Riverfest races are not the only chance you get to see the running of the Wieners. In fact, there are over a dozen races throughout central Florida over the year and many chances to get your own Dachshund started. The FWDD even has a video on their Facebook page with tips on how you can train at home.
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