Doxapalooza 2026 | Red, White, & Rescued | Celebrating 20 years

Join us for the 20th Annual Doxapalooza, Florida’s ultimate dachshund celebration and DARE’s largest fundraiser of the year — bringing together thousands of dog lovers for a day of fun, community, and lifesaving impact.
📍 Keel Farms | Plant City, FL
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 10AM – 4PM
🎟️ FREE Admission & Parking
🐶 What to Expect:
Wiener Dog Races (fan favorite!)
Costume Contest & Lick-A-Lot Contest
Lure Course Racing
Huge Vendor Market + Doxie Market
Raffle, Silent & Live Auctions
Food, Drinks & Doxie-Themed Fun
Whether you're racing, shopping, sipping wine, or just soaking in the chaos of hundreds of wiener dogs… this is a day you don’t want to miss. All dogs welcome — not just dachshunds!
💛 Why It Matters:
Dox-A-Palooza is the largest fundraiser for DARE (Dachshund Adoption Rescue & Education) — a 100% volunteer, foster-based rescue. Every dollar raised helps us say yes to dogs in need…
📣 Stay Tuned:
Registration for races, contests, and raffle tickets will open in the fall.
Until then — click “Interested” or “Going” to stay in the loop… and get ready for our biggest, most exciting Doxapalooza yet.
⚠️ VENDORS & SPONSORS — PLEASE READ ⚠️
IMPORTANT:
Scammers often comment or message pretending to sell vendor spots. THESE ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH DARE.
✔️ We will ONLY announce vendor & sponsor openings directly our official website: 👉 www.daretorescue.org
✔️ Our team will begin outreach in May–June 2026 to previous vendors and sponsors.
If you have questions, reach out to us at [email protected].