Save the date for the 2025 Dog Days Canine Event Set For sept. 27, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
We are so excited for this community favorite to Hewitt, TX! Make sure to join us for family-fun with your furry friends, food trucks, the weenie dog races, pet costume parade, microchipping and much more!! Donations will be collected on-site to benefit the Hewitt Public Library and dry dog food for local animal shelters.
This community event is FREE to attend. Parking is $5, Weenie Dog Race Registration is $10 and food truck costs apply. Cash or card accepted.
About Dog Days
Event aims to provide the greater Central Texas community with a fun family day to enjoy a variety of activities, learn from experts, and connect with other dog lovers.
Now in its 8th year, the Dog Days Canine Event has something for everyone. Head to Hewitt Park on Saturday and check out the weenie dog races, get a Glam Fur photo with your pet, enjoy a pet costume parade, shop local vendors and take in the sights.
2025 Prizes for weenie dog races coming soon! 2024 prizes: First Place Winner will receive 7 days of play, they must be a New Camper and pass our meet and greet; $70 Cash
2nd ($50 Cash) and 3rdplace ($20 Cash) winner will win 2 free days of play, again they must be a New Camper and pass our meet and greet.
Pet Costume Parade Prizes coming soon!
When visiting Dog Days, you can even go home with a new furry friend if you’re interested in adopting as pet rescue groups, pet adoption groups and pet care information will all be available. If you’d like to support local shelters, the committee will be collecting donations of dry dog food. We hope to see you – and your pets – at the Dog Days Canine Event! Dog Days Event Map
What does the Dog Days event benefit?
The event is hosted by the Greater Hewitt Chamber and benefits the Hewitt Public Library, while food donations are accepted for local shelters.
How much does it cost to attend?
Dog Days is a FREE event for the community! Parking is $5, and event attractions including shows, programs, glam fur photos and more! Food trucks onsite will also have food available for sale. Weenie Dog race registration is $10.
How do I register my dog for the race?
Cost is $10 per entry. You may also pre-register here or at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the event at Hewitt Park by the volleyball courts. Contest Rules and registration printable form here.
Can I get my dog microchipped there?
Yes! Microchipping will be FREE for ALL!
What happens if there is bad weather?
If the weather is such that we cannot safely hold the event, then Dog Days will unfortunately be canceled.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are offered to members only through the first right of refusal deadline of July 1, 2025. Non-member rates are listed below and available July 2, 2025. Non GHCOC members may sponsor at a 20% increase after the first right of refusal window has expired or join and receive 25+ freebies with membership perks as well as 15% as a first-time member advertiser. Businesses may join to receive 25+ freebies and membership perks as well as utilize our 15% discount benefit a first-time member sponsor.
If this event were to be canceled due to weather, options would be discussed for rescheduling. If the event was not rescheduled, the member would be responsible for paying 80% of the commitment from promotions received leading up to the event.
Presenting Sponsor: $3000
Speaking Opportunity on stage via PA system | Radio Interview | Large logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Prominent logo rec on banner at Hewitt Park Event Entracne | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Company banner display opportunities (sponsor provides) | Complimentary vendor space, 6 parking vouchers
Non-member rate available July 1: $3,600
Digital / TV Sponsor: $2500
SOLD To News 25 – Logo recognition on Marketing art Promoted through the City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & GHCOC Website & social media| Main Banner at Hewitt Park Event Entrance | Thank you blast sent to chamber membership | 2 company banner opportunities (sponsor provides) | complimentary vendor space | 4 parking vouchers.
Non-member rate available July 2: $3,000
Media/Radio: $2500
RADIO SOLD TO THE BULL (1available for each area) Logo Recognition on marking promoted through the GHCOC website and social media | Main banner at Hewitt Park Event Entrance |Thank you blast to chamber membership | 1 company banner display opportunity (sponsor provides) | Complimentary vendor space | 4 parking vouchers
Non-member rate available July 2: $3,000
Silicone Collapsible Drink Bowl Sponsor: $2,300
Logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo on drinking bowls given to first 150 attendees at info table | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space | 2 Parking Vouchers
Non-member rate available July 1: $2760
Dog Food Scoop N Clip Sponsor: $2,000
Logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo on food scoop given to first 150 attendees info table | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space | 2 Parking Vouchers
Non-member rate available July 1: $2400
Pet Waste Bag Sponsor: $1,500
Logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo on waste bag given to first 150 attendees at info table | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space
Non-member rate available July 1: $1800
Stress Ball Sponsor: $1,100
Logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo on stress balls given to first 150 attendees at info table | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space
Non-member rate available July 1: $1320
Leash Sponsor: $1,100
Pending to Camp Bow Wow – Logo on leashes given to first 150 attendees, logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space | 4 Parking Vouchers
Non-member rate available July 1: $1,330
Weenie Dog Race Sponsor: $1,000
SOLD TO TODAY’S CAR WASH – Logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo on race bandanas | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space
Non-member rate available July 1: $1200
Tennis Ball Sponsor: $900
Logo on tennis balls given to first 150 attendees – Logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo on race bandanas | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space
Non-member rate available July 1: $1200
Frisbee Sponsor: $800
SOLD to Waco Surf – Logo on frisbees given to first 150 attendees, logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space | 4 Parking Vouchers
Non-member rate available July 1: $960
Dog Bone Magnet Sponsor: $800
Logo on dog bone magnets given to first 150 attendees | Logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo on race bandanas | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space
Non-member rate available July 1: $960
Volunteer T Shirt Sponsor: $650
SOLD to High & Associates, Shelley Dunbar, Agent- Recognition on stage via PA system | Logo rec on all staff and volunteer t-shirts, promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner at main entrance | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Complimentary vendor space | 2 parking vouchers
Non-member rate available July 16: $750
DJ Sponsor: $500
SOLD to HEB – Logo rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Logo rec on event banner | Logo rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Signage next to DJ Booth | Complimentary vendor space
Non-member rate available July 1: $600
Event Map & Schedule : $500
Non-member rate available July 2: $600
Golf Carts: $500
Non-member rate available July 2: $600
Selfie Sign Photo Opp : $350
SOLD TO PHOTOGRAPHY BY CECY – Logo rec on photo backdrop | Name rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Name rec on banner at Hewitt Park Event Entrance | Name rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Company banner displayed at glam fur photo area (sponsor provides) | Complimentary Vendor Space
Non-member rate available July 2: $425
Splash Zone Sponsor: $275
SOLD TO Barnett Contracting, 2 pending to Alamo Title and Action Fire Pros – Name rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Name rec on banner at Hewitt Park Event Entrance | Name rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Company banner displayed at cool down area (sponsor provides) | Complimentary vendor
Non-member rate available July 2: $330
Service Dog Award Sponsor: $225
SOLD TO RICHARD KRUGER, STATE FARM INSURANCE – Name rec on all marketing promoted through the GHCOC Website and social media | Name rec at awards ceremony | Name rec on main banner at Hewitt Park Event Entrance | name in thank you blast to membership | complimentary vendor space
Non-member rate available July 1: $270
Pet Costume Parade Sponsor: $220
SOLD to RAISING CANE’s, 1 Remaining – Recognition at the Pet Parade | Name rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Name rec on banner at Hewitt Park Event Entrance | Name rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber | Company banner displayed at Parade | Complimentary Vendor Space
Non-member rate available July 1: $240
Doggyville: $150
Non-member rate available July 16: $180
First Aid Station Sponsor: $150
SOLD to Hotworx Woodway – Name rec on all marketing promoted through the GHCOC Website and social media| Name rec at first aid station| Name rec on main banner at Hewitt Park Event Entrance | name in thank you blast to membership | complimentary vendor space next to the first aid station
Non-member rate available July 1: $180
Supporting Sponsor: $100
PENDING TO FIRST WOODWAY BAPTIST CHURCH – Name rec on all promotional art promoted through City of Hewitt, Hewitt Public Library & Greater Hewitt Chamber websites & social media | Name rec on main banner at Hewitt Park Event entrance | Name rec in Thank You blast sent by Greater Hewitt Chamber
Non-member rate available July 1: $120
Vendors, Food Trucks & Rescues Welcome!
40 spots available! Join us for this fun, annual event! GHCOC’s Dog Days of Summer will take place at Hewitt Park and advertised on HewittChamber.com, Hewitt Express Magazine, Waco & the Heart of Texas, Digital billboard (Hewitt Drive), News 25, Astound Broadband, The Bull, Facebook and Instagram, and we’re expecting a 2,000+ come and go attendance.
Vendor cost is $60 for members and $110 for non-members, Free for non-profit members and $50 for non-member non-profits. Rescues and animal shelters are free. Food Truck fee is $75 (deposit refundable upon arrival). Trucks are requested to donate a portion of proceeds from the event back to the chamber. 10% members, 15% non-members.
Vendors and Food Trucks are responsible for bringing any needed tables, chairs, tents and electricity. Selling allowed, wifi not available. Gates will open at 8:15 a.m. for set up, and vendors must be in place with cars parked in general parking area no later than 9:20 a.m. Vehicles will not be allowed through the front vendor entrance gate after 9:20 a.m. due to safety and car show line-ups. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No tearing down until 12:30 p.m. Exclusive to one vendor per company. Vendors and all persons associated are expected to practice professional behavior and may be asked to leave event immediately by the hosting organization. Vendors are expected to be respectful of others’ property and avoid conflict.
Please note that advertising/sponsorships/vendor reservations are not refundable as dollars go toward ongoing community development efforts. By registering, I will not hold the Greater Hewitt Chamber, City of Hewitt or its members, committee, staff or volunteers responsible for damages or injury incurred during the Dog Days of Summer event on Sept. 27, 2025.
Final details will be e-mailed from the GHCOC Staff week of event!
Event Schedule
8:15 a.m.
Vendor set-up begins
9:30 a.m. - Event begins!
Vendor Booths, rescues/pet adoptions all open | Registration Open for Pet Parade Costume Contest
10:30 a.m.
Weenie dog registration opens at volleyball court | Demo by Barnhunt on soccer field | Service Dog Info by Angel Paws
11:00 a.m.
Demo by Family Martial Arts of Texas
11:30 a.m.
Pet Parade Costume Contest Begins | Weenie Dog Race Begins | Grand Championship Race
12:30 p.m.
Service Dog Recognition & Awards
12:45 p.m.
Event Ends
Lodging
Sleep Inn & Suites
209 Enterprise Blvd, Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 420-3200
Ramada Hewitt
778 Sun Valley Blvd, Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 732-9823
Thank you, Committee!
Chairperson
Cecy Holubec
Members
Steve Gray
Reece Flood
Andy Westra
Jeff Nunes
Shane Smith
Kyle Sterling
