Short Dawgs

Dozens of dachshunds, corgis, and small dogs will race along the Ventura Harbor waterfront as the viral pup Rowdy Dachshund (www.instagram.com/rowdy_dachshund), a professional skateboarding dog and champion racer with over 304,000 Instagram followers, hosts “Short Dawgs in Da House” for the first time ever.The dog-chella event of the year will take place on the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Completely free to attend and participate, guests will experience a full day of small dog races and family-friendly entertainment at the waterfront, including:Dachshund, corgi, and small dog racesBest trick and best outfit contestsHarbor-wide scavenger huntLive music and photo opsCommunity vendor village featuring pet accessories and treatsDog-friendly boat rentals in the harborShort Dawgs in Da House will bring together over 15 dog-friendly vendors in the Community Vendor Village. Live music by “Blake Quake” and MC “John Wick” will keep the party going.Attendees are encouraged to bring their dogs, get ready to meet other dog lovers, support local vendors, participate in contests, and enjoy a festival built just for them and their pup.Rowdy is a longtime Ventura fan, promoting the new Westpark Skatepark in a social media video garnering over 216,000 views, and showcasing the pet-friendly boat rentals at the Ventura Harbor in a video that received over 117,000 views. More information at visitventuraca.com/short-dawgs-in-da-house.