October 12, 2026

Dog Daze Fort Walton Beach 2026

Dachshund races, costume contests, and pup-friendly fun at the Emerald Coast's premier pet festival.

📅 When

October 12, 2026

09:00 – 15:00

📍 Where

334 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

About this event

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.
Best for:

Dog owners, families with kids, and pet lovers vacationing with their dogs on the Emerald Coast

What to expect:

Wild West-themed pet costume contest, dachshund races, small dog stampede, vendor booths, pet adoption, and on-site vaccination clinic

Planning tip:

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.

Cost:

Free for humans; suggested $3 donation per pet. Microchip and vaccination services available at additional cost.

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