frequently asked questions
WHEN WILL THE NEXT DOXIE DAY BE?
Doxie Day will be held the last Saturday of September each year.
WHEN CAN I REGISTER MY DACHSHUND FOR THE DOXIE DASH?
Registration for the Doxie Dash will open up on National Dachshund Day, Friday, June 21st 2024.
The race is open to dachshunds only. Limited to 25 dogs.
• 2024 DOXIE DASH IS FULL. Please email us to be placed on a waiting list: doxiedayinfo@gmail.com
HOW DO WE GET THERE?
Easy to get to from Route 6 West – take Exit 6, merge onto Route 132 North / Iyannough Road towards Barnstable, make a slight right towards Main Street and merge onto Main Street. There is plenty of free parking, and all events will take place behind the Barnstable County Courthouse.
ARE THERE PET FRIENDLY PLACES TO STAY OVERNIGHT
Inn on Main -Located right on Main Street in Yarmouth Port
https://www.innonmaincapecod.com/
Red Jacket Resorts in the neighboring town of Yarmouth has three pet-friendly properties
https://www.redjacketresorts.com/resorts/blue-water
The Lamb & Lion Inn is pet-friendly and located approximately a mile from where Doxie Day will be held.
Find local pet-friendly vacation home rentals by owner with no booking fees at
https://www.weneedavacation.com
ARE THERE PET FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS NEARBY
Barnstable Tuscan Cuisine has outdoor courtyard seating on Main Street weather permitting.
Osterville Fish Too is ½ mile down from Main Street for chowder and lobster rolls with outdoor picnic tables
The Barnstable Market on Main Street has snacks, sandwiches, pizza and more with outdoor chairs
Nirvana Coffee Shop on Main Street has specialty coffee and tea with outdoor chairs
Cape Cod Beer - 1 mile away welcomes friendly dogs on leash in the beer garden.
ARE THE BEACHES PET FRIENDLY
After Labor Day most beaches in Barnstable welcome dogs on leash. There is also a new dog park at the entrance to Hathaway’s Pond on Phinney’s Lane about 1 mile away.
DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS
Cape Cod Doxie Day sponsored events and merchandise sales accept cash, checks and credit cards. Each vendor is different, although most accept credit cards. There is a Cape Cod Five ATM right on premises.
ARE DOGS OTHER THAN DACHSHUNDS WELCOME?
Yes! All well-behaved dogs are welcome at Cape Cod Doxie Day, so long as they are vaccinated and on-leash.
HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD I PLAN TO BRING TO CAPE COD DOXIE DAY?
Admission and parking are free. Participation in the parade is free. Entry to most contests and events require a donation, with funds going directly to local animal wellness and rescue organizations. Raffles are also available for donation.
WILL THERE BE FOOD AVAILABLE
We will have the Wild Game Sausage Man food truck for Doxie Day 2022. There will also be water and other beverages as well as packaged snack foods available for purchase. Shops and restaurants on Main Street Barnstable Village are a short stroll away.
SHOULD I BRING WATER AND SNACKS FOR MY DOG
There will be bowls of water throughout the venue as well as bottled water for purchase.
Many vendors have dog treats and samples available as give-aways.
If you can't find the answers to your questions here,
please email us at doxiedayinfo@gmail.com