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The 2025 Great Bark Bash

Sat September 20, 2025 Bend, OR 97701 US

Events

Wiener Dog Race & Running of the Bulldogs & Corgi Crush

$20 12:00PM PDT Registration ends September 19, 2025 at 12:00pm PDT

Mutt Strut: Fastest Eating Contest

$5 3:00PM PDT Registration Opens March 17, 2025 at 1:50pm PDT

Mutt Strut: Best Trick

$5 3:00PM PDT Registration Opens March 17, 2025 at 1:50pm PDT

Mutt Strut: Best Costume

$5 3:00PM PDT Registration Opens March 17, 2025 at 1:50pm PDT

Description

The Great Bark Bash
Saturday, September 20 from 10am -3pm
@Deschutes Historical Museum

We are thrilled to introduce a tail-wagging addition to our lineup: the Great Bark Bash! Nestled in the heart of Bend at the Deschutes Historical Museum, this one-day celebration is dedicated to our four-legged friends and the families who love them.

From the high-speed hilarity of the Wiener Dog Races and the bumbling joy of the Running of the Bulldogs to the debut of the adorable Corgi Crush, there’s a race for every pup and a prize for every snout.

 

Wiener Dog Race: Dash to Victory! Daschunds of all sizes and colors will gather to compete in the eagerly anticipated Wiener Dog Race. Cheer on your favorite four-legged friend as they chase the title of fastest wiener dog in town!

Running of the Bulldogs: Bulldozing the Competition! Watch these robust bulldogs show off their strength and determination as they thunder down the track. 

The Corgi Crush: Register your fluffy Corgi friend in the return of this fan favorite addition

The Mutt Strut Dog Show: Now all dogs can join the Bark Bash fun! Register your furry friend for one or more of our Mutt Strut Dog Show categories. 

Fastest Eating Contest
Costume Contest
Best Trick
Event Details:

Day-of Registration: 10am-11am
Running of the Bulls: 11am
Wiener Dog Races: Noon
Corgi Crush: 1:00pm
Mutt Strut Dog Show: 2:00pm

Race competitors must be purebred Corgis, purebred Dachshunds (miniature & standard) and purebred Bulldogs (English Bulldogs) or French Bulldogs.

Mutt Strut competitors can be any breed, or size. We will have size category winners for certain competition areas.

All entries must bring Proof of Rabies Vaccination to race on Saturday, Sept 20.

Humane Society of Central Oregon

This fantastic event isn't just about fun and games; it's also for a great cause. All proceeds from the registration fees, set at just $20, will go towards supporting the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO). HSCO is an organization with extensive experience in all aspects of the race, ensuring the welfare and safety of all participating dogs. We are deeply grateful to have them as an integral part of our team.

Place

129 NW Idaho Ave
Bend, OR US 97701

Race Contact Info

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