Balloons Over Bavarian Inn and Dog Bowl Festival in Frankenmuth

Only in Frankenmuth can you watch hot air balloons fill the sky while hundreds of dogs compete in wiener races and dock-jumping contests—but that’s precisely what happens at Balloons Over Bavarian Inn & Dog Bowl.

What to Expect

The Dog Bowl is the world’s largest Olympic-style dog festival, with dog competitions, doggie fun runs, and a pet parade during Memorial Day weekend at River Place Shops in Frankenmuth.

Daily Hot Air Balloon Launches

Balloons Over Bavarian Inn launches 20+ hot-air balloons on morning and nightly glow balloon flights over downtown Frankenmuth.

Fireworks

After cheering on the fastest wiener dogs in town, top off the festival with Zehnder’s Fireworks Show.