The Great Bark Bash 2025

Calling all Wiener Dogs, Bulldogs, and Corgis to Register for the 2025 Bark Bash Canine Contests!

SAVE THE DATE: Bark Bash races take place Saturday, September 20th, at the Deschutes Historical Museum as part of Bend Oktoberfest. Our short but mighty dog races are paws-down, the most fun and hilarious race in Central Oregon!

Register today to secure your pup's position at the starting gate. Registration is limited. All proceeds from the registration fees benefit HSCO.

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2:00 PM - Wiener Dog Races

2:30 PM - Running of the Bulldogs

3:00 PM - Corgi Crush

* Purebred dog entries are required for the races above in the spirit of these fun races to be as fair and safe as possible.

3:30 PM - Mutt Strut Dog Show

• Fastest Eating Contest
• Best Trick
• Best Costume

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