Fans cheer as wiener dogs, or dachshunds, race with speed across the field. Dogs who placed first and second moved on to other races to find out who was the fastest. The final winner of the day was the 2023 reigning champion, Lorelei. Second place went to Bean and third place went to Jimmy Dean.
PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
Chris Vasquez and Sarah Lopez pose with their dogs Dez, left, and Oscar, right, at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park for the annual Wiener Dog Races hosted by the Buda Lions Club on April 27. In addition to the races, the event featured a cook-off, craft vendors, local food, dachshund-themed clothing and more.