Dachshund races, costume contests, and pup-friendly fun at the Emerald Coast's premier pet festival.
October 12, 2026
09:00 – 15:00
334 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Dog Daze at Liza Jackson Park is Fort Walton Beach's most tail-wagging fall event. The 2026 edition goes Western with a Wild, Wild West theme: pet parade & costume contest, dachshund races, small dog stampede, vendors, and family fun from 9am–3pm. Free admission — just bring your best four-legged co-pilot.
Dog owners, families with kids, and pet lovers vacationing with their dogs on the Emerald Coast
Wild West-themed pet costume contest, dachshund races, small dog stampede, vendor booths, pet adoption, and on-site vaccination clinic
Bring proof of your dog's rabies vaccination (tag or certificate). Arrive early for prime viewing spots at the dachshund races, which draw the biggest crowds.
Free for humans; suggested $3 donation per pet. Microchip and vaccination services available at additional cost.