AZ Wild Weens Fest 2026
What is AZ Wild Weens Fest?
Arizona’s first dedicated annual wiener dog festival will RISE this Fall on October 10, 2026. AZ Wild Weens Fest celebrates the love of the Southwest Dachshunds far and near. Our goal is connect doxie parents, local small businesses, and local rescues all together in the beautiful southwest state of Arizona.
What started off as a small, fun and unique Weens meetup at Oaty Bear Dog Boutique in Tempe, doubled in wiener count on the second with over 200 weens coming together. Our goal is to to draw over 500 weens at the first ever AZ Wild Weens Fest!
The festival will feature fun activities from races, to eating contests, to shopping unique treasure troves, photo ops, and other contests! Be a part of this wonderful community of doxie lovers and let's build something special together for years to come! Thank you being a part of this journey!
Wrangle up those wild weens of yours and let’s show Arizona what Southwest Doxies are all about! AZ Wild Weens – let’s make some noise!
Location: Culdesac Tempe
(Where Oaty Bear Dog Boutique is located)
2025 E Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281
BE A PART OF ARIZONA'S BIGGEST WEENS MEET-UP!
Ticket Info
AZ Wild Weens Fest is free and open to the general public!
Activities Lineup & Fun Features
Shopping!
~ Nearly 30 small business vendors and local artisan shops onsite that are pet friendly! ~ Exclusive wiener dog festival treasure troves designed and only available a Oaty Bear.
Activities!
~ Doxie Dashes: Enter your quick-step doxie and compete in friendly races. CLOSED!
~ “Snack Attack” Eating Contest: Enter your lean, mean, eating machine into the contest! CLOSED!
~ Fashion Show & Costume Contest: Be a part of our fabulous show and wiggle down the runaway. Here’s your chance to have your ween strut their stuff!
CLOSED!
* All contestants have been pre-registered is all full and CLOSED! There will be a standby list to sign up in the event the pre-registered contestants does not check in on time.
Exclusive Festival Treasure Troves for Doxie Lovers
Free Photo Ops!
~ Enjoy a memorable day with FREE fun and unique photo-ops at our WeenieLand photo op stations.
Onsite Spooky Western Themed Photo Sessions With Jana Melinda!
~ Immerse yourself and your ween(s) with our onsite professional photography sessions!
ALL BOOKED AND SOLD OUT!
Adoption Rescue Onsite With Happy Tails Doxie Rescue
~ Meet all the cuties available for adoption and fall in love with your next ween.
FREE pup cup sundaes at our
Pup Cup Cart Station
presented by Kahoots Feed & Pet
Shop Small & Local!
Shop and connect with nearly 30 small business vendors & shops onsite!
~Small Business Vendors Joining Us~
Articulate Gallery
Collective works of doxie art by local artists.
AZ Wild Weens Fest Merch By Oaty Bear
Exclusive festival t-shirts, hoodies, dog bandanas, stickers, and magnets.
Azalea Jewelry
Permanent jewelry featuring doxie charms.
Cactus Blossom Treat Company
Handcrafted, small batch doxie designed cookies, baked treats, and more.
CB Wilson Author
Award-winning author of Gem Hunters and the Barkview Mysteries.
Copper State Branding Bar
Mobile Hat Bar & Live Hat Branding
Desert Dog Treat Bar
Premium baked cookies (doxie designs), cakes, and more.
Doggone Goodies AZ
Dog bakery & deli specializing in premium treats.
The Furr Haus
Playful, modern dog portraits.
Leash & Lather AZ
Exceptional grooming for dogs and cats
Matcha Club AZ
Mobile Ceremonial Matcha Bar
Pawtery Art
Handmade ceramic pet keepsakes.
Pups N Bows
Handmade Bows, Hats, and More!
Rush Bowl ASU Tempe
Refreshing fruit bowls and smoothies.
Smackarons
Premium doxie designed macarons and more.
SOL Vet
Full-service veterinary hospital offering urgent & comprehensive care.
Tracy's Crochets
Handmade crochet dog accessories.
Weenies & Tinis
Doxie themed hats, t-shirts and keychains.
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~Artisan Shops Onsite~
Oaty Bear Dog Boutique | unique goods for dogs & humans
Jay's Conversations | books & puzzles
Kin Kan Gifts | japanese stationery
Tuley's Flower Shop \ flowers
Brite Candle Co. | DIY candles
Malisay Designs | permanent jewelry & books
Ito Brand | apparel & accesories
Redd House Bakery | pastries & baked goods
Beauty By Olivia | handmade creams, lotions, and perfumes
Sew Used | Thrift Store
Aruma Cafe | Coffee Shop
Cocina Chiwas | Restaurant
Busan Mart | Korean Convenient Store
Nomad Boba | Vietnamese Coffee & Boba
Parking Info & Getting There
Be sure to know where to park your wiener mobile!
