EVENTS HOSTED AT FRANKENMUTH RIVER PLACE SHOPS
Dog Bowl
May 28-30, 2027
Balloons over Bavarian Inn
May 28-31, 2027
FEATURED EVENT
DOCK DIVING
FEATURED EVENT
Balloons Over Bavarian Inn
FEATURED EVENT
DISC DOGS
FEATURED EVENT
Wiener Dog Races

The World's Largest Olympic-Style Festival for Dogs

Started in 2008, Dog Bowl is a high-energy event that showcases dogs at their best – whether they are running, jumping, diving or retrieving. With over 25 fun activities, you are sure to find something Fido and the entire family will enjoy!

The festival is part of Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, Inc. – a nonprofit organization that advocates for responsible pet ownership through educational programs and world-class events like the annual Dog Bowl! The nonprofit supports charitable endeavors such as police canine training programs to promote safer communities, defraying medical and adoption costs for families in need, and funding pet-related military and service organizations.

Our team is committed to the goal of being a recognized source of knowledge and entertainment for dogs and the people they love – you won’t want to miss all the new and exciting things happening at Frankenmuth Dog Bowl!

Events

Family Fun

Dining

Travel Guide

Balloons Over Bavarian Inn

Witness beautiful morning and evening flights by more than 24 hot air balloons over Frankenmuth! Nightly balloon glows take place in the Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Field near River Place Shops, this is a must-see event you do not want to miss at the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl!

Morning Flight Competition

Saturday - Monday: 7am to 8am over downtown Frankenmuth

Evening Flight Competitions

Friday - Sunday: 7 - 8:30 PM at Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Field 

Nightly Balloon Glows

Friday - Sunday: 9 - 10:00 PM at Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Field 

Stay Up to Date

Get updates on flight and glow events on the Balloons Over Bavarian Inn Facebook page.

Festival Sponsors

Proud to be celebrating 20 years of the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl!

CONTACT

Frankenmuth River Place Shops

925 South Main Street D-2

Frankenmuth, MI 48734

1-800-600-0105

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