[GeoGeo]

If you are looking for some beer and/or fun family-oriented pet-related activities and don't mind taking a little 40 some mile drive, then you might be interested in the following event that benefits the rescue I am with, Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida..

Marker 48 Brewing in Brooksville is sponsoring Oktoberfest - Running of the Wieners on Saturday, October 12th - 12147 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville (Google Maps considers it "Weeki Wachee") - Costume Contest at 1:30 with Races starting at 2:00 and Wiener Dog Only Race is at 5:00 pm. SEE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFO.

There will be delicious craft beer, wines and sangria; food trucks and vendors on site; local bands; festive German music and more!, There will be dogs (bring yours), costume contest, (not required, but always fun for those who wish to participate), wiener dog racing (which is always so funny), and no matter what size dog you have you can enter them to race also. There are small dog, medium dog, and big dog divisions, as well as a dachshund only division. Bring the grandkids if they are visiting. They will love seeing all the dogs. Stop by the Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida tables and see some of the foster dogs that will be in attendance.

Website Link:
4th Annual Running of the Wieners – Run Wieners Run!

Facebook:
Marker 48 Oktoberfest featuring The Running of the Wieners

DATE AND EVENT BEGIN TIME: Saturday, October 12th - event begins at 12:00.
LOCATION: 12147 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville (Google Maps considers it "Weeki Wachee")
CONTEST AND RACING START TIMES: Costume Contest at 1:30 with Races starting at 2:00 and Wiener Dog Only Race is at 5:00 pm.