Oct. 24 Dogtoberfest to help eliminate polio

Dogtoberfest 2026, a walk to end polio, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Lion’s Den Gorge in the Town of Grafton.

Those attending are invited to take a 1/4 to two-mile walk through the park and participate in a dog costume contest, a dog-and-owner look alike contest and a dog trick contest as well as enjoy Ethiopian coffee and lentil samosas.

One winner in each contest will receive a $25 gift certificate and a gift bag.

There will also be traditional German accordion music by Erich Adam.

Registered walkers will receive their choice of coffee or samosas as well as a cookie and a dog treat.

Dogs must remain leashed and under their owner’s control.

The event, sponsored by Rotary Club Milwaukee Amigos After Hours, is part of Rotary International’s World Polio Day, which id dedicated to eliminating the disease.

The fee is $15 through Oct. 21 and $25 after that date.

Anyone who wants to participate but doesn’t have a dog may rent an invisible dog leash for $8 or just attend.

To register, visit www.rotaryamigos.org.