Festival
Dachshund Derby at the Nashville Oktoberfest
When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Where: Nashville Oktoberfest, North Lawn of Bicentennial Mall (by Carillon Bells, 600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN, US, 37243, Nashville
Contact: 615) 686-2867
Price: $40 per dog & includes one human ticket; general admission for humans starts at
Setting: Outdoor
This annual event pits adorable Dachshunds competing to the finish line down a 50' track. Winning Wieners in each racing category are awarded a Coveted Dachshund Derby medal. All racers need to be a Dachshund or Dachshund mix to enter, but all breeds are welcome at the Nashville Oktoberfest.
Dog rules
All racers need to be a Dachshund or Dachshund mix to enter, but all breeds are welcome at the Nashville Oktoberfest
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