Dachshund Dash & Costume Contest

08/31/2025

Today is the last day for early registration discount!

https://www.placervillemerchants.org/registration

You can still sign up in person at the registration booth at Oktoberfest, $30 includes races and costume contest. Registration opens at 3:15

Registration for Dachshund Dash

08/30/2025

It’s the last couple days of early bird ticket sales! Prices go up Monday-get your tickets and commemorative stein and/or wine glass now!
5 bands including Island of Black and White, Echo Summit, Darth Mozart, Born and Raised and Smokin Violets - you don’t want to miss this!

08/06/2025

07/30/2025

Registration opens this weekend!

Registration for Dachshund Dash

07/14/2025

Registration opens August 1!
https://www.placervillemerchants.org/registration

05/08/2025

Start planning your race strategy and get your costumes ready, registration for 2025 Dachshund Dash & Costume Contest will open in August!
Preparations are underway to make this the best year yet 🐾

09/18/2024

Although originally expected to be cancelled outright this year, Placerville's annual Oktoberfest celebration will return to Main Street this weekend in a pared-down form thanks to efforts by local merchants

09/10/2024

The Dash is back!
The road might not be closed but the fun is happening!
Music, food and craft vendors, Old Town Grill's famous Bratwurst, pub crawl and PUPPIES!

10/20/2023

Save the date!
The Dachshund’s will be back September 21, 2024!
Main Street Oktoberfest September 21, 2024

10/09/2023

Presenting the winners of the first costume contest:
Tootsie the flamingo 1st
Rosie Red We**ie Patrol 2nd
Scooter Halloween fan

Tootsie’s beautiful garland was provided by Planted on Main
Placerville Merchants on Main Kilt & Cork