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 24 and Sunday, May 25 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 25, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. Registration: Onsite only at the Information Booth starting at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25. Fee: No cost to register! This audience favorite allows the public...

Pet Parade

Join us for the Pet Parade on Saturday, May 24, 2025! 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 25, 2025 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 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025 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...

International Dockdogs Competition

Location: Gravel Parking Lot near the Cass River by the Covered Bridge Date and Time: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 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 24, Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26 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 24 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 18th annual race to see...

Border Collie Sheep Herding Demonstration

Location: River Place Shops Field Date: May 24 & May 25 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 24 - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM Date: Sunday, May 25 - 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 24, 2025 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 24 - 25, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM 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 lure course event that...

50 Yard Big Doggie Fun Run Race

Location: River Place Shops FieldDate and Time: Sunday, May 25, 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 18th annual race to see whose...

Dog Bowl King & Queen Contest

Location: Festival Platz Stage near the Cass River Bar and Grill Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 1:15 p.m. Registration: CLOSED Frankenmuth Dog Bowl will open up submissions for the 2025 Dog Bowl King and Queen Award beginning of 2025. All entries are due...

Annual Canine Cruise on the Cass River

Location: Bavarian Belle River Boat Date: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. Register: CLOSED Back by popular demand, the annual Canine Cruise on the Cass River returns during the 2025 Frankenmuth Dog Bowl! This unique tour of...

Zehnder’s Fireworks Show Sponsored by Pepsi

Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025 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 –...

Paws With A Cause

Location: Fest Platz Stage Date: May 24 & 25, 2025 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...