Frankenmuth Dog Bowl 2026
Date and Time
Saturday May 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT
May 23 & 24, 2026
8 AM - 6 PM
Location
Frankenmuth River Place Shops
925 S Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI, United States, Michigan
Fees/Admission
Free Admission
Contact Information
Frankenmuth River Place Shops
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Description
The world’s largest Olympic-style festival for dogs returns with dock and disc dog competitions, sheep herding demonstrations, balloon glows and flights, wiener dog races, a pet costume parade, and so much more!
The FREE two-day family event takes place Memorial Day weekend – May 23 and 24, 2026 – and is the same weekend as Balloons over Bavarian Inn, featuring daily competitions and nightly balloon glow events in the Frankenmuth Credit Union Event Field near River Place Shops.
Dogs are welcome, but please note – all dogs must be on leashes! Shop our pet-themed vendor marketplace, sign your dog up for doggie races or lure coursing competitions, and explore more than 40 shops and attractions located at River Place Shops.
Find more information and a full schedule at www.dogbowlfun.com! All events take place at River Place Shops, 925 S. Main St. Parking is free and located around the Bavarian-styled shopping complex and along Weiss Street. With activities spread out over 25 acres of Bavarian Inn property, there will be plenty of space for guests and canines to enjoy themselves safely.
