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Wiener dog races and more at GermanFest

It’s an overload of cuteness as a couple of Weiner Dogs took over the outside area of Indy Style! They’re helping promote the 7th Annual GermanFest this weekend in Indy and want you to join them there! You can expect lots of food, drinks, live music, and of course, the famous Wiener Dog races!

Here are the event details:

All things GermanFest –

  • The Athenaeum Foundation will bring a taste of Germany to Hoosier families with food, music and culture at the 7th annual Original and Fabulous GermanFest on Saturday, October 10 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Athenaeum on 401 E. Michigan Street.
  • Taking place at the historical Athenaeum along Indy’s Mass Ave, attendees will have the chance to meet and mingle with popular TV personality Cowboy Bob as they enjoy a long list of vendors and activities for the whole family. Entertainment includes:
  • The famous Wiener Dog Races (dachshunds only)
  • Bavarian Stone Lift
  • German log dancers
  • The Durstig Games, featuring a beer stein relay and beer stein holding

  • Costume Contest
  • Yodeling Contest
  • OktoberFAST 5K Run/Walk, featuring a Kids Run Fun Run (free)
  • New this year, cars from the Central Indiana Region Porsche Club of America (CIR PCA) will line Michigan Street, the Indy Urban Flea showcasing 100 local artisan vendors.
  • Competition participants will be treated to free entry to the GermanFest. Tickets are $8 for adults and $2 for kids under 12 in advance.
  • For more details and a schedule of events for the 7th annual GermanFest, visit: