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Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races

Date: Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Lafayette Village, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Fitness

Image: Depositphotos Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, seasonal brews, German-inspired food, Scarecrows on the Square, and more. It's free to attend. The celebration will also feature the Annual Wiener Dog Races! All Wieners are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be eligible to enter. Registration is limited to the first 50 entrants with registration entry forms and fees received no later than Friday, Sept, 12, 2026. No new registrations will be accepted after that date or on race day. The fee to enter is $25. All Wieners must have their shot records posted on the registration form accompanied by a verifying copy from their veterinarian’s office. (Distemper, Rabies, Parvo, Bordetella). Divisions: 1:30 PM – Puppy Division (18 months & under) Check-in begins at 1:05 PM 2:30 PM – Junior Division (19–36 months) Check-in begins at 2:05 PM 3:30 PM – Adult Division (37 months & older) Check-in begins at 3:05 PM More info and a registration link.

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Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races

“Park in the underground deck to keep your car cool and avoid the surface crowds.”

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Sat, Aug 1, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where
Lafayette Village
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races
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Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races runs Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

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Lafayette Village is at 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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