Wiener Dog Races return to Colonial Downs, with special appearance of Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
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NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Hot dog! Wiener Dog Races will be held at Colonial Downs Saturday afternoon, with 64 dogs competing, and a special appearance of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
The 2nd annual Wiener Dog Races will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Colonial Downs. Sixty-four wiener dogs will run down the track and the winning wiener and their human will take home a $1,000 cash prize.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will also make a special appearance at Colonial Downs, one of many stops throughout Central Virginia.
Organizers said only dogs participating in the event will be allowed onsite and must be kept on a leash when racing.
General admission tickets for are $5, with children ages 5 and under free. Reserved, covered, and indoor seats are also available online. Gates open at 11 a.m., thoroughbred racing begins at 12:30 p.m. and the winning wiener will be crowned around 3:15 p.m.
2024 Wiener Dog Races at Colonial Downs (Photo: Jessica Wetzler/8News)
(Courtesy of Colonial Downs)
Attendees can also enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides and face painting.
SEE LAST YEAR'S EVENT: Wiener dogs race down the track at Colonial Downs
“We’re really proud of the world-class thoroughbred racing program we’re building at Colonial Downs, but there’s nothing quite like seeing a whole pack of Wiener Dogs barreling down the track,” said Frank Hopf, senior operator of racing operations. “This is always a family-friendly day at the track and a whole lot of fun for all of us at Colonial Downs. We’re expecting a few thousand fans so get your tickets today!”
In addition to Wiener Dog Races, Colonial Downs will also feature thoroughbred horseracing every Wednesday through Saturday until Sept. 13, with a special Labor Day race card on Monday, Sept. 1.
Colonial Downs said the season’s final Premium Racing Event will be Old Dominion Derby Day on Saturday, September 6 highlighted by the Grade 3 Old Dominion Derby.
For more information and to grab your tickets, visit Colonial Downs' website.
