News release
Dozens of dachshunds, corgis, and small dogs will race along the Ventura Harbor waterfront on April 18 as the viral pup Rowdy Dachshund, a professional skateboarding dog and champion racer with over 304,000 Instagram followers, hosts “Short Dawgs in Da House” for the first time ever.
The dog-chella event of the year will take place on the Main Lawn 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 18, according to a news release from Ventura Harbor Village.
The event is free to attend and participate. Guests will experience a day of small dog races and family-friendly entertainment at the waterfront, including:
- Dachshund, corgi and small dog races.
- Best trick and best outfit contests.
- A harbor-wide scavenger hunt.
- Live music and photo ops.
- A community vendor village featuring pet accessories and treats.
- Dog-friendly boat rentals in the harbor.
“We are so excited to host our first-ever Rowdy Dachshund Festival event at the Ventura Harbor,” said a prepared statement from Ivan Cano and Kim Estrada, event promoters and owners of Rowdy. “Ventura is an incredibly pet-friendly town, and we can’t wait for dog lovers to enjoy and experience Short Dawgs in Da House.”
