Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic
July 11, 2026 Noon-4pm
Fred Fuller Park, Kent, OH
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It’s What We Do!
Come celebrate the best dogs in the world. Help promote dachshund rescue. Meet other dachshund owners. Help the Portage County Dog Warden. Just have fun!
An Afternoon of Weiner-iffic Fun!
We are all a little doxie-crazy!
Yes, there are a lot of us in the world and you can meet others who share your passion for these pups!
Contests and Raffles!
Plenty of great prizes in our raffle, and you can enter your dog in the costume contest, longest dog, oldest dog, and farthest traveled dog. Plus everyone who signs in is entered into a door prize!
Shopping and Food
Plenty of vendors selling products for dogs and their humans! Plus food stands to keep your bellies full!
Lend A Paw!
Every year we ask you donate a bag of dry dog food for the Portage County Dog Warden. Any size bag will do!
COSTUME CONTEST!!!
RULES
IT’S FREE: No charge to enter!
CREATIVITY COUNTS: Bigger is not always better, but a little creativity goes a long way!
NO POLITICAL COSTUMES: Patriotic is fine, but we are not here to make political statements.
SAFETY FIRST: It’s July, it can get hot, please keep your dog’s safety in mind when making a costume.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DOG!
All dogs must be leashed, unless in a pen, and please pick up after them.
NO ALCOHOL
Feel free to bring your own food and drink, but leave the alcohol at home
ALL VEHICLES MUST PARK IN THE BIG LOT ACROSS THE STREET.
DON’T LITTER
There are plenty of trash cans, please use them.
HAVE FUN (IT’S MANDATORY)
PICNIC RULES!!
PICNIC RULES!!
Fred Fuller Park in Kent, OH
A big park in Kent, with plenty of parking right across the street. And lots of shade, which is key for a July afternoon!
601 Middlebury Road
Kent, OH 44240