{"id":1456,"date":"2025-06-03T20:37:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T02:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/?p=1456"},"modified":"2025-06-03T20:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T02:37:40","slug":"ready-set-woof-dont-miss-the-wiener-dog-races-in-hamilton-mt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/ready-set-woof-dont-miss-the-wiener-dog-races-in-hamilton-mt\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready, Set, Woof! Don\u2019t Miss the Wiener Dog Races in Hamilton, MT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"764\">Dog lovers, mark your calendars! The most adorable race of the summer is coming to downtown Hamilton, MT as part of the <strong><em data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"502\">Rhythm &amp; Roam Festival<\/em><\/strong>\u2014and it\u2019s something you (and your pup) won\u2019t want to miss. Whether you&#8217;re from Missoula, Hamilton, or anywhere in the Bitterroot Valley, the <strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"663\">Wiener Dog Races<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"697\">Saturday, June 28, at 11 AM<\/strong> promise a day of laughter, wagging tails, and family-friendly fun.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"764\">\n<h2 data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"811\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1459\" src=\"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t4oapdcz3bk-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t4oapdcz3bk-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t4oapdcz3bk-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t4oapdcz3bk-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t4oapdcz3bk-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/t4oapdcz3bk-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"811\"><strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"811\">What to Expect at the Wiener Dog Races<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1069\">Picture this: tiny dachshunds with big personalities dashing down the race lane to a chorus of cheers and barks. The Wiener Dog Races are a highlight of the Rhythm &amp; Roam Festival, drawing families, dog lovers, and curious spectators from all over Montana.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1156\">This <strong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1090\">free event<\/strong> isn\u2019t just about fast feet and floppy ears\u2014it&#8217;s also packed with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1178\">\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1178\">\ud83c\udfb6 Live local music<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1217\">\n<p data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1217\">\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Artisan and pet-friendly vendors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1255\">\n<p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1255\">\ud83c\udf54 Food trucks and tasty local eats<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1300\">\ud83d\udc36 Community fun for dogs and their humans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1436\">Bring your whole crew\u2014furry or otherwise\u2014for a joyful day celebrating pets, local talent, and the vibrant Bitterroot Valley community.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1458\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1458\">Event Details<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1641\">\n<li data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1519\">\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1519\"><strong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1470\">What:<\/strong> Wiener Dog Races at the Rhythm &amp; Roam Festival<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1569\">\n<p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1569\"><strong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1531\">When:<\/strong> Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<p data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1606\"><strong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1582\">Where:<\/strong> Downtown Hamilton, MT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1641\">\n<p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1641\"><strong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1618\">Cost:<\/strong> 100% free to attend!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1810\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67\u200d\ud83d\udc66 Whether you\u2019re cheering on a competitor or just there for the cuteness overload, this event is perfect for kids, families, and pet enthusiasts of all ages.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1815\" \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1460\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wiener_dog_races-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wiener_dog_races-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wiener_dog_races-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wiener_dog_races-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by: https:\/\/rhythmandroam.visithamiltonmt.org\/<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1880\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1880\"><strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1880\">Why Missoula &amp; Bitterroot Valley Dog Owners Should Come Out<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"2322\">Events like this are a rare chance to connect with your community, support local businesses, and give your dog a fun, social outing. If you\u2019re a pet owner in Missoula, Florence, Stevensville, or anywhere in between, this is the perfect excuse to hop in the car and enjoy a day in beautiful Hamilton. Plus, if you\u2019ve been looking to meet other dog lovers\u2014or even get inspired to sign your pup up for a race next year\u2014this is the place to be.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2327\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2364\">\ud83d\udce3 <strong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2364\">Don\u2019t Miss It\u2014Share the Fun!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2607\">Tell your friends, leash up your pup, and get ready for a tail-waggin\u2019 good time at the Wiener Dog Races!<br data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2474\" \/>Check out more event details and the full festival schedule here: <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/rhythmandroam.visithamiltonmt.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2607\">Rhythm &amp; Roam Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dog lovers, mark your calendars! The most adorable race of the summer is coming to downtown Hamilton, MT as part of the Rhythm &amp; Roam Festival\u2014and it\u2019s something you (and your pup) won\u2019t want to miss. Whether you&#8217;re from Missoula, Hamilton, or anywhere in the Bitterroot Valley, the Wiener Dog Races on Saturday, June 28,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1456"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1462,"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1456\/revisions\/1462"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}