Melanie and I took Lily and two of our doggies to the South Beach Dachshund Winterfest on Miami Beach this past Saturday. Willy went with me for the fifth year in a row, but this was the first year we took an honorary doxie along -- Olivia. Lily seemed rather underwhelmed by whole event, or maybe she just had trouble figuring out what all the fuss was about since she's used to being in a house with eight barking dogs. This event keeps getting bigger and bigger every year, with a turnout of between 200-300 I'm sure. And my rescue Florida Dachshund Rescue did well again with a fundraising raffle at the event.
We didn't have a lot of time for picture taking, but we did manage this one. I'm really not as haggard as I look! :crazyeyes:
I know what you mean Mack by your event getting bigger! My family and I go to the Midwest Dachshie Fest and it has gotten bigger like yours.It's been held at a state park for 10 years and we had to go somewhere else last year because of all the people coming and their "DOXIES"! It's alot of fun.My family and I make home made stuff to take and sell and I also make home-made doggie treats that's been a big hit! :thumb:
I think you all look like you're having great fun! What a lovely place for the event! We are lucky enough to have the Dachshund Phest at the local Fairground each year. Hundreds of dachsies come to that one. We also have a monthly meet up that usually draws about 30 dogs and their people.
Olivia needs a sign to wear on her back:
DACHSHUNDS ON STEROIDS - JUST SAY NO!
LOL!!
Karen :2funny:
Looks like you had a wonderful day!
Sounds like a great event - AGAIN !!!
LOL - Lily has her own mini-event every day !!!
Thanks for the pic!
Wonderful picture of the family. Looks like you had a great time and I am glad Florida Dachshund Rescue did so well :thumb: