Events at the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl

Witness beautiful morning and evening flights by 23 hot air balloons over Frankenmuth! Nightly balloon glows take place at the Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Field just behind Frankenmuth River Place Shops, this is a must-see event you don't want to miss at the...

Wiener Dog Races

Location: River Place Shops FieldDate and Time: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at 5 PM each day. Registration: Onsite only – starting at 4 pm before the race at the Wiener Dog Registration Tent at the back of the Fest Platz. Fee: No cost to register the hottest...

Silly Pet Tricks & Talking/Howling Competition

Location: Festival Platz Stage near the Cass River Bar and Grill Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. Registration: Onsite only at the Information Booth starting at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Fee: No cost to register! This audience favorite allows the public...

Pet Parade

Join us for the Pet Parade on Saturday, May 25, 2024! This year's King and Queen will be the Grand Marshals! Beginning at 12:45 pm, dogs and their owners can line up in the south parking lot near the marquee of Frankenmuth River Place Shops. No registration needed!...

Dog Breeds of the World Show

Location: Festival Platz Stage near the Cass River Bar and GrillDate: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. Registration: Onsite only at the Dog Bowl Information Booth – Open until 1:30 pm. Limited to one dog per breed! This free Dog Show is both educational and fun....

Police K9 Demonstration

Location: River Place Shops Field Date: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2024 Times: Saturday: 10:30 AM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM K9 Hero Guardians, a nonprofit organization, and Central Michigan Dog Training is pleased to bring the...

Paws With A Cause

Location: Fest Platz Stage Date: May 25 & 26, 2024 Time: 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM Paws With A Cause® enhances the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities nationally through custom-trained Assistance Dogs. PAWS® increases awareness of the...

International Dockdogs Competition

Location: Gravel Parking Lot near the Cass River by the Covered Bridge Date and Time: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Practice starting at 8:00 AM! Registration: Please register online at DockDogs - Limited spots will be available for...

Disc Dogs of Michigan Competition

TWO WORLD-QUALIFYING DISC DOG COMPETITIONS Location: River Place Shops Field Date: Saturday, May 25, Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday Registration: Contact Disc Dogs of Michigan to...

25 Yard Small Doggie Fun Run Race

Location: Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Field Date and Time: Saturday, May 25 at 2:30 PM Registration: Onsite at the Dog Bowl Information Booth on Saturday until 2:00 PM. Limited to the first 50 registered dogs.Fee: No cost to register! The 16th annual race to see...

Border Collie Sheep Herding Demonstration

Location: River Place Shops Field Date: May 25 & May 26 Time: 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. This event keeps large audiences in awe and amazement. Different skill sets are demonstrated by various Border Collies based on their experience levels. Several kids from the...

Rock N Roll K9s Performance Team

Location: River Place Shops Southeast Lawn Date: Saturday, May 25 - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM Date: Sunday, May 26 - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM The Rock N Roll K9s provide good family fun entertainment with their awesome K9s, while grooving to rock and roll...

Best Canine Costume Contest

Location: Festival Platz Stage near the Cass River Bar and Grill Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Time: Immediately following the pet parade at approximately 1:30 p.m. on the Festival Platz Stage. Registration: No registration. Participants will be asked to line up in...

Dog Lure Course

Location: River Place Shops Field Date: May 25 - 26, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Fee: $15 for 3 Runs Does your dog like to chase squirrels? Does your dog like to run? Try your “paw” at the Lucky Dog Adventures Lure Course. It’s a fast paced, exciting, controlled...

50 Yard Big Doggie Fun Run Race

Location: River Place Shops FieldDate and Time: Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM Registration: Onsite at the Dog Bowl Information Booth anytime Sunday until 2:00 PM. Limited to the first 50 registered dogs. Fee: No cost to register! The 17th annual race to see whose...

Dog Bowl King & Queen Contest

Location: Festival Platz Stage near the Cass River Bar and Grill Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Time: 1:15 p.m. Registration: Click here to register! Frankenmuth Dog Bowl is excited to open up submissions for the 2024 Dog Bowl King and Queen Award!All entries...

Annual Canine Cruise on the Cass River

Location: Bavarian Belle River Boat Date: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. Register: OPEN! May 25 at 8:30 AM Tickets! May 25 at 9:45 AM Tickets! May 26 at 8:30 AM Tickets! May 26 at 9:45 AM Tickets! Back by popular demand, the...

Barn Hunt

Location: Frankenmuth River Place Field Date: TBD Time: TBD For More Information Contact: Zodiac Ranch or contact [email protected] or call Linda Lundstrom 248-202-0178. Barn Hunt is an exciting new dog sport sanctioned by AKC and UKC where dogs use their vermin...

Zehnder’s Fireworks Show Sponsored by Pepsi

Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Time: 9:45 p.m. Join Frankenmuth Dog Bowl fans for a spectacular displays of colors at Zehnder’s Fireworks Show! This event is presented by Pepsi and takes place at dusk. Watch from the big field at the festival or anywhere across town –...