
SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2025 • PORT FAIRY GARDENS OVAL
COMMUNITY BANK PORT FAIRY AND DISTRICT
17th Annual Dachshund Dash
Registrations are open.
Let’s Dash.
You bring the mighty racers and we’ll prepare the field
for the crowds and the cuteness.
For the speedy and the silly.
For the magic and the mayhem.
Gates open at 12.30pm.
At 2.00pm, we race.
Register your dog
Register your dog
EVENT DETAILS
Sunday 8 June, from 2pm
Location: Port Fairy Football Oval, entry off Griffiths St
Check in for racers opens at 12:30pm.
Heats and races start at 2pm.
If driving, enter off Griffiths St. There is plenty of parking around the oval.
If walking, enjoy a 20 minute stroll from town over the bridge and through the gardens.
Entry is gold coin donation.
There is grandstand seating and area for accessibility access. Please come early if you hope to grab a seat.
Food and drink trucks on site.
Registrations closed on June 1 and late registrations are not accepted, sorry.
The event is capped at 100 dogs across three age categories: Under 2 Years, Over 2 Years or Veterans (8+ years).
Two dog handlers must accompany each dog - one at the start line to hold your dog and one at the finish line to catch your dog.
Please read the race Terms & Conditions.

Some compare it to the Melbourne Cup. Others chuckle at the chaos. Everyone feels the small dogs making big, happy atmosphere.
Winter Weekends thanks the Community Bank Port Fairy & District for their generous and ongoing support of this special community event.

Contact
For any queries about the Dash, please contact pfdachshunddash@gmail.com