Sign up to be a part of the 4th annual
La Mesa Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races! 

The La Mesa Oktoberfest Dackeldorf Wiener Dog Races will be held on 4th St. next to Sheldon's Service Station in Dachshund Village. 

Rules:

1. Each dog will need two handlers to race, one at the starting line as the "releaser" and one at the finish line as the "catcher."
2. You may bring your dog's favorite toy as an incentive at the finish line. No loud noise toys or objects, laser pointers or "human food." Small treats are okay.
3. The winners of heats and advancement is the decision of the finish line judge.
4. All dogs must be on a leash when not racing.
5. Owners are required to clean up after their dog.
6. Dogs must be social and well behaved.
7. If a handler/owner crosses in front of the finish line during a race, the dog will be disqualified.

PHOTO RELEASE

I grant the La Mesa Oktoberfest, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs of me, my pet, and my property in connection with the above-identified subject. I authorize La Mesa Oktoberfest, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use, and publish the same in print and/or electronically.
I agree that La Mesa Oktoberfest may use photographs of me or my pet, with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including (for example) such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I hereby agree the above is eligible as entered, and to release and hold harmless the management, or any of its members or agents, and/or the owners or manager of the grounds or location of where the event is held, from any loss, damage, or injury resulting from participation of the above entry in this event. I have read the attached rules and agree they are binding. I will advise all participants. I agree to assume all liability for all conduct of my participants’ vehicle(s). I acknowledge that failure to follow event rules and instructions may result in being banned from future events. (If participant is under 18 years old, parent or guardian must sign the end of this document on their behalf).

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Exhibitor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the La Mesa Oktoberfest, Inc., McFarlane Promotions, Inc., and the La Mesa Village Association, their officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, successors, heirs, executors, administrators, and all other persons, firms, corporations, associations, and partnerships (all hereinafter referred to as “La Mesa Oktoberfest”) harmless from any loss, liability, costs, attorneys’ fees, or damages arising from actual or threatened claims or causes of action resulting from the negligence or intentional actions of  La Mesa Oktoberfest or the Exhibitor, or each respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, members, guests, volunteers, or participants, including any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages. Any controversy, claim, or dispute arising from or relating to the Release and Waiver of Liability and/or  La Mesa Oktoberfest shall, at the option of La Mesa Oktoberfest, be settled through nonbinding mediation or binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association or through an action brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. In connection with any such mediation, arbitration or court action, including appellate proceedings, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. THE EXHIBITOR EXPRESSLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. Any judgment or award rendered by and through arbitration may be entered in any court in the State of California.

The undersigned Participant does hereby warrant the Participant had read this Release and Waiver of Liability and agrees to its terms in consideration of La Mesa Oktoberfest’s acceptance of the Participant’s registration application to participate in La Mesa Oktoberfest 2021. The undersigned gives permission to La Mesa Oktoberfest for the use of any photographs supplied by the Participant, for any information related to the event and to use any photographs taken in connection with La Mesa Oktoberfest and its related events. I have read the above and accept the terms and conditions.

Checking this box serves as a waiver of liability and indemnification agreement between all units’ participants, La Mesa Oktoberfest, Inc., McFarlane Promotions, Inc., and La Mesa Village Association.