Sat., Sept. 28, 3 p.m. • Little Woodrows, Beaumont • Free
“Bark” your calendars for the annual Dachtoberfest Party at Little Woodrow’s. Registration for races begin at 1 p.m. and the wiener dog races start at 3 p.m. Dachshund racing were first held in Australia in the 1970s. The racing has become so popular, the wiener dogs even wear hotdog costumes as they run short distances. Later that evening, there will be a stein relay and stein hoisting competition. A stein is a traditional beer mug made out of stoneware. Steins, from Germany, originated in the 14th century, and went on to become synonymous with Oktoberfest-type festivals.