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A dog participating in the pet-friendly Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships in Mitchell, NE. Photo by @OldWestBalloonFest.
People watching as pups participate in the Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships, a dog-friendly event in Mitchell, NE. Photo by @OldWestBalloonFest.
Wiener Dogs participating in a pet-friendly event in Mitchell, NE, the Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships. Photo by @OldWestBalloonFest.
A dog participating in the pet-friendly Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships in Mitchell, NE. Photo by @OldWestBalloonFest.
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People watching as pups participate in the Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships, a dog-friendly event in Mitchell, NE. Photo by @OldWestBalloonFest.
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Wiener Dogs participating in a pet-friendly event in Mitchell, NE, the Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships. Photo by @OldWestBalloonFest.
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A dog participating in the pet-friendly Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships in Mitchell, NE. Photo by @OldWestBalloonFest.
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People watching as pups participate in the Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships, a dog-friendly event in Mitchell, NE. Photo by @OldWestBalloonFest.
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Wiener Dogs participating in a pet-friendly event in Mitchell, NE, the Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships. Photo by @OldWestBalloonFest.
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Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships

Mark your calendars for Annual Old West Balloon Fest Wiener Dog Championships! This dog-friendly event will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on August 15, 2026 at Mitchell Airfield in Mitchell, NE. Admission is free; donations accepted day of race. The event benefits Panhandle Humane Society. Visit Website

Or call (308) 225-0128 or email theoldwestballoonfest@gmail.com for more information.

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This annual crowd favorite features an exciting dachshund race held during a larger community festival. Registered pups (at least 75% dachshund and 12 weeks or older) are welcome to compete. Note that pets aren't allowed on the balloon field.

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