About the Event

  • October 15 at Victory Field
  • Doors open at 10am and the event ends at 2pm
    • There will be a short “Strut” with your pet which will start around 11am.
  • Day of Event Schedule:
    • 10am - Doors open
    • 10am – 2pm – VIP area open
    • 10:45am – Opening Ceremonies
    • 11am – Strut begins
    • 11:30am – Daschund Derby
    • 12:10pm – Wiener Dog Cheese Whiz Eating Contest
    • 12:30pm – 1pm – Costume Contest
    • 1:05-1:30pm – Parade of Adoptable Dogs
    • 1:47pm – Announce the Winner of the Vendor Passport
    • 2pm – Events ends
  • Parking:
    • The Government Center Garage is conveniently located just outside the Victory Field gates at the corner of West & Maryland and holds 2,900 cars.
    • The Senate Avenue Garage is located between New York Street and Ohio Street just a few blocks away from Victory Field.
    • Victory Field is located across the street from White River State Park, making it a convenient location for parking on non-game days. The parking lot opens three hours prior to events. (Cash only)
  • 60+ Vendors available for you to visit throughout the day
  • Food trucks and other ballpark fare available for purchase
  • Costume contest
    • We encourage all patrons to dress up their pets as well as themselves and participate in the costume contest.
    • You just need to sign up near Guest Relations and the Main Stage on the day of the event.
    • Contest Details:
      - Entries must check-in with Event Officials between 11:45pm – 12:15pm
      - Contest will begin at 12:30pm.
      - Categories are:
      *Most Original
      *Cutest Costume
      *Owner / Handler & Dog Look-a-like
      *Funniest Costume
      - Participant’s entry number tag (which will be provided) must be visible to the judges.
      - Winners will be announced as soon as the contest is complete.
      - Entrants will be judged on costume design, creativity, humor, originality, behavior and charisma.
      - Entries cannot win in more than one category. The judges’ decisions are final.
  • VIP area for top fundraisers and sponsors located in the Corona Premier Patio (food and beverages provided for sponsors and individuals who raise $500+)
  • Entertainment throughout the day including:
    • Parade of adoptable dogs
    • Costume contest
    • Dachshund Derby race
    • Face painting
    • Caricature artists and more!
  • Packet Pickup Information:
    • Friday, October 7th at Three Dog Bakery, Hamilton Towne Center - 4-7pm
    • Tuesday, October 11th at PetSuites, Greenwood - 4-7pm
    • Wednesday, October 12th at IndyHumane, Main Location - 3-6pm
    • Thursday, October 13th at IndyHumane, Main Location - 3-6pm
  • To purchase IndyHumane merch, please visit here.
  • For additional information about Mutt Strut, please contact Jill Bennett at jbennett@indyhumane.org
  • All dogs must be on a 6 ft non-retractable leash.