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Frankenmuth Dog Bowl 2024

If you love hot-air balloons just as much as you love dogs, then this fest is for you!

Dates: May 25-26, 2024

Frankenmuth Dog Bowl
A jumping dog at Frankenmuth Dog Bowl

At Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, everyone is guaranteed a great time. Dog Bowl is a high-energy event, which has been taking place since 2008 and involving dogs running, retrieving, jumping, and diving. With more than 25 fun activities, you will surely find something for everyone to enjoy. So let’s get into the ins and outs of it!

First, the festival is run by Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, Inc., a non-profit institution, promoting responsible pet ownership through educational programs and high-level events. The Dog Bowl festival takes place at Frankenmuth River Place Shops and is free to attend. It has a unique range of activities you and your pet can watch together, some of which are even for your dog to take part in. Activities include competitions, races, a pet parade, a 'best costume' contest, doggie fun runs, a pet marketplace, and hot-air balloon shows.

The 25 air-balloon pilots take beautiful flights over Frankenmuth in the morning and evening. Near River Place Shops, there is a grassy field where balloon glows take away the visitors’ breath every night. This show is a must-see and an integral part of the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, so grab your camera to capture the magnificent occasion. In addition, we suggest you book your housing in advance because Frankenmuth gets extremely busy this time of year.

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Last updated: by Nataliia Chaika