DOGTOBERFEST
A dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration featuring a wiener dog race, stein holding competition, live music, and seasonal beer.
Dogtoberfest 2026 Friday, October 9, 2026• 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm PUPS & PINTS This event is going to the dogs—in the best way possible! Dogtoberfest is all about celebrating our four-legged friends with an evening of wagging tails, cold drinks, live entertainment, and plenty of fun for both pups and their people. Your best friend isn’t just invited—they’re part of the celebration! We’re bringing a little Bavarian flair to Indian Creek Plaza with our own dog-friendly twist on the centuries-old tradition of Oktoberfest. Grab a seasonal beer, bring your pup, and enjoy a festive evening in Downtown Caldwell. One of the biggest highlights is the crowd-favorite “Running of the Wieners” Wiener Dog Race , so round up those speedy Dachshunds and cheer them on as they race across the Plaza! Sign-up your Dachshund here! All dogs are welcome to join the festivities—and we encourage them to show up wearing their very best Dogtoberfest attire! Think you have the forearm strength of a Bavarian champion? Put it to the test during our Stein Holding Competition , then enjoy live music from the Edelweiss Band , seasonal beer, and plenty of Oktoberfest-inspired fun throughout the evening. Bring your pup. Bring your friends. Bring your Oktoberfest spirit to the Plaza! ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP TO DROP SOON! Friday, October 9, 2026 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM GRAB A DRINK! | INDIAN CREEK PLAZA BAR THE BAR INDIAN CREEK PLAZA ~ BAR HOURS Friday, October 9 | 5-9PM Stay Tuned | Bar Menu & Specials Will Drop Closer to the Event! Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter * indicates required Email Address * PARKING MAP Lost & Found Become A Partner Plaza Management Agreement PLAZA GUIDELINES Guest Guidelines Bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, and similar devices are not permitted on the Plaza. Pets are permitted only when kept on a leash. Sidewalk chalk is prohibited. Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the Plaza. Only alcoholic beverages purchased from the Indian Creek Plaza Bar may be consumed on the Plaza. Glass containers are prohibited. Destination Caldwell | City of Caldwell Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball, Caldwell, Idaho 83605 | 208-649-5010 | info@indiancreekplaza.com Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy
