Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation Inc.

Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation Inc. Developing a Dachshund Dialogue of Education, Health, and Love

🌭 Bratwurst Race Update! 🌭Good news—we’ve been able to open up a few more race spots! If you missed out the first time, ...
09/03/2026

🌭 Bratwurst Race Update! 🌭

Good news—we’ve been able to open up a few more race spots! If you missed out the first time, now’s your chance to grab one before they’re gone. 🐾🏁

https://www.definc.org/races-contests

🎉🐾 **WHO’S READY TO DRESS UP?!** 🐾🎉Our **Dachtoberfest Costume Contest is FREE to enter — and ALL DOGS are welcome!** ❤️...
09/02/2026

🎉🐾 **WHO’S READY TO DRESS UP?!** 🐾🎉

Our **Dachtoberfest Costume Contest is FREE to enter — and ALL DOGS are welcome!** ❤️

And this year we have a NEW category! 🎉

🎩 **Dapper Dog** – classy, stylish male dog
💎 **Doggie Diva** – fancy, elaborate female dog
🎃 **Halloweenie Hound** – spooky, scary or seasonal
🥳 **Party Animal – NEW!** – fun, wild & zany party attire
🐾 **Best Pack** – human/dog or multi-dog group

With our **5th anniversary celebration**, we couldn't resist adding a little PARTY to the costume contest! 🎂🥳

📝 **Want to get signed up ahead of time? Follow the link to register your contestant!**

https://www.definc.org/races-contests

It’s FREE to enter, so start planning those costumes — we can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🐾❤️

🏁🌭 **CALLING ALL SPEEDY SAUSAGES!** 🌭🏁Think your Doxie has what it takes? 👀**Wiener Dog Race registration for Dachtoberf...
09/01/2026

🏁🌭 **CALLING ALL SPEEDY SAUSAGES!** 🌭🏁

Think your Doxie has what it takes? 👀

**Wiener Dog Race registration for Dachtoberfest 2026 is officially OPEN!** 🎉

Whether you have a serious little racer or one who might head completely in the wrong direction 😂, we want to see them at the starting line!

🏁 Register your racer today and get ready to **RACE INTO Dachtoberfest!**

Tag someone with a Doxie who needs to enter! 🐾

⚡ **Don’t wait too long to register — our races do sell out!**

🐾 And a quick reminder: **ALL dogs are welcome at Dachtoberfest, but our Wiener Dog Races are just for dachshunds.** 🌭❤️

click the link below and scroll down to find your category
https://www.definc.org/shop



October 3,
Richmond Raceway

🎉🌭 THE WAIT IS OVER — TICKETS ARE LIVE! 🌭🎉Dachtoberfest 2026 is officially on the way, and tickets are NOW ON SALE! 🐾Thi...
09/01/2026

🎉🌭 THE WAIT IS OVER — TICKETS ARE LIVE! 🌭🎉

Dachtoberfest 2026 is officially on the way, and tickets are NOW ON SALE! 🐾

This year we’re celebrating 5 YEARS of Dachtoberfest, and we’re planning one BIG Doxie party! 🎂🎉🌭

🎟️ Grab your tickets and come celebrate with us!

https://www.definc.org/event-details/2026-rva-dachtoberfest

Who’s joining us?! ❤️🐾

👀 And stay tuned today… we have MORE Dachtoberfest announcements coming today.



October 3
Richmond Raceway

🐾 Want to join us at Dachtoberfest? 🌭🎉We’re almost full! We have just a couple of vendor spots left for our big 5th anni...
08/31/2026

🐾 Want to join us at Dachtoberfest? 🌭🎉

We’re almost full! We have just a couple of vendor spots left for our big 5th anniversary celebration.

If you have a business or organization that would be a great fit for our Dachtoberfest crowd, we’d love to hear from you!

Send us a message for vendor information or click the link below to check it out. 🐾

https://www.definc.org/copy-of-dachtoberfest

08/26/2026

🐾🌭 Happy National Dog Day! 🌭🐾

Today is basically our kind of holiday! 😂❤️

Give your pups an extra treat, an extra snuggle, and maybe let them get away with a little extra mischief today.

🐾🌭 Happy National Dog Day! 🌭🐾Today is basically our kind of holiday! 😂❤️Give your pups an extra treat, an extra snuggle,...
08/26/2026

🐾🌭 Happy National Dog Day! 🌭🐾

Today is basically our kind of holiday! 😂❤️

Give your pups an extra treat, an extra snuggle, and maybe let them get away with a little extra mischief today.

Drop a photo of your favorite four-legged troublemaker below! 👇🐶

✨ Here it is — our official 5th year Dachtoberfest design! ✨We’re celebrating 5 years of Dachtoberfest fun AND a very sp...
08/26/2026

✨ Here it is — our official 5th year Dachtoberfest design! ✨

We’re celebrating 5 years of Dachtoberfest fun AND a very special birthday—our dachshund ambassadors Ludwig & Wilhelm have a birthday that falls on Dachtoberfest day! ❤️🌭

And of course, a celebration needs a brand-new shirt! 👕

PREORDER YOURS NOW!

Choose from all the fun shirt colors and get yours before Dachtoberfest so you can wear it to the celebration!

Preorders are open through September 9th.

Five years of Dachtoberfest + a birthday to celebrate = one BIG doxie party! 🎂🐾🎉

https://www.bonfire.com/2026-rva-dachtoberfest/

👀 JUST A LITTLE SNEAK PEEK…Something fun is coming! 🎉🐾Tomorrow we’re revealing the new DEF shirt AND a little something ...
08/24/2026

👀 JUST A LITTLE SNEAK PEEK…

Something fun is coming! 🎉🐾

Tomorrow we’re revealing the new DEF shirt AND a little something that will set the tone for Dachtoberfest 2026! 🌭

Any guesses? 👀

Happy International Blind Dog Day! 🐾💕Here’s to all the amazing blind pups living their very best lives! ❤️Have a special...
08/24/2026

Happy International Blind Dog Day! 🐾💕

Here’s to all the amazing blind pups living their very best lives! ❤️

Have a special blind pup in your life? Share them with us in the comments — we’d love to meet them! 🐾

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