2011 Wiener Dog Race: “One Hundred and One Dachshunds” June 24, 2011

Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon’s Wiener Dog Race fundraising event invites wiener dog owners from all over the region to showcase their dogs in a relay race with contests for speed and style. Held the last Friday of June, CMEO's Wiener Dog Race is an evening of packed full of family fun! The race is set up in the 400 block next to the popular Friday night “Farmers Market.” Food, drinks, children’s activities, vendors and a raffle will round out the family-fun evening! All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon. Dog Costume Contest: A costume contest is held before the race for any dog breed with prizes being awarded in the categories of “Most Elegant,” “Funniest,” and “Look Alike”! For more information about the Wiener Dog Race, call 541-276-1066.