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BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
Wiener to take it all in Buda races April 25 26 Buda—the self-proclaimed “Wiener Dog Capital of Texas”—will live up to its nickname April 25-26 when the Buda Lions Club’s 29th annual Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races brings big crowds for little legs. The rain-or-shine tradition remains the club’s biggest philanthropic event, supporting local scholarships and youth eye care programs, along with help for veterans and other groups. A closer look The two-day event will oer a festival atmo- sphere where the main attraction is the chaotic charm of the world’s least aerodynamic athletes. The dogs don’t always sprint straight for the nish line—some stop to sni the track, lose interest mid-run or wander toward the crowd, Buda Lions Club organizers said.
29th annual Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races Saturday, April 25 • 9 a.m. Pet Parade • 10 a.m. Morning qualifying races • 11:30 a.m. Mixed-breed races • 2 p.m. Afternoon qualifying races • 3 p.m. Mixed-breed races Sunday, April 26 • 10 a.m. Qualifying races • 11:30 a.m. Mixed-breed races • 1:30 p.m. Mixed-breed inals • 3 p.m. Purebred championship rounds
Dogs race down the track during the Buda Lions Club’s Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races in Buda.
PHOTOS BY COURTESY BUDA LIONS CLUB
What else? Beyond the races, visitors can snack on classic fair food like funnel cakes, corn dogs and nachos while browsing arts and crafts vendors and listening to live music. The scent of an Interna- tional Barbeque Cookers Association-sanctioned barbecue cook-o will ll the air April 25, with categories including beans, chicken, pork spare ribs and brisket.
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Buda City Park, 204 San Antonio St, Buda www.budalions.com
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