Dog Races Days

Everyone’s favorite races are back! The annual Canterbury Park Dog Races are an absolute staple event over the summer. Come out to experience a variety of dog breeds race against one another in competition to place for the Best in Show races, alongside live racing! The winners of each race will advance to the Best in Show finals for a chance to be crowned the champion of their breed on Labor Day (Sunday, Aug. 31). Races will be held between Live Racing on the main track.

Each Sunday Dog Day will also feature our Pepsi Family Day events! Enjoy $5 Face Painting and Pony Rides, Arcade, Family Meal Deals, and more!
First Post: 1PM

No outside pets allowed.

Bulldog Races

Sunday, May 25, 2025
Gates Open 12:00PM | First Post 1:00PM

These adorable pups are ready to kick-off Canterbury Park's 2025 'Dog Days' Races on Sunday, May 25. Watch these Bulldogs steal the show in-between live horse racing and all the other attractions Canterbury Park has to offer.

Basset Hound Races

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Gates Open 12:00PM | First Post 1:00PM

The floppiest race of them all! Basset Hounds are back to race at Canterbury Park during the 2025 racing season on Sunday, June 22. Enjoy the Basset Hound Races and plan a fun day at Canterbury Park!

Wiener Dog Races

Friday, July 4, 2025
Gates Open 12:00PM | First Post 1:00PM

A special 4th of July Celebration Race that will surely bring a smile to everyone’s face! Enjoy the festivities and the adorable Wiener Dog races in-between live horse racing.

Toy & Miniature Doodles

Sunday, August 3, 2025
Gates Open 12:00PM | First Post 1:00PM

Welcome these curly-haired cuties to Canterbury Park! These pups are ready to show what they are made of. Cheer on your favorite dog to win between the Live Horse Races on Sunday, August 3.

Corgi Races

Sunday, August 17, 2025
Gates Open 12:00PM | First Post 1:00PM

The wiggle butt racing returns to Canterbury Park! Watch adorable Corgis dash down the track on Sunday, August 17, for our annual Corgi races. Enjoy a fun and friendly competition between horses races.

Dog Days Championship - Best In Show

Sunday, August 31, 2025
Gates Open: 11:30AM | First Post 1:00PM
All breeds return to Canterbury Park for the ultimate doggy day experience! Watch each breed as they compete to be crowned the champion of their category; and stick around for the final All Breeds race, where only one can claim the title of Fastest Dog of 2025!