Frankenmuth Dog Bowl and Frankenmuth River Place Shops Earn 19 International Awards

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. - EntSun -- Frankenmuth Dog Bowl and Frankenmuth River Place Shops have once again gained international recognition, bringing home 19 International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA)/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards at the association's annual convention in Palm Springs, California.

Among the honors, Frankenmuth Dog Bowl, recognized as the world's largest Olympic-style festival for dogs, was named a bronze recipient of the prestigious Grand Pinnacle Award, the highest distinction in the global festivals and events industry. This marks the second consecutive year Dog Bowl has achieved Grand Pinnacle recognition, underscoring the festivals continued growth, impact, and excellence on the international stage.

"These awards shine a spotlight not only on Dog Bowl and our many events, but on the entire Frankenmuth community," said Michael Keller Zehnder, President of the Bavarian Inn Lodge. "I am so proud of our team at Frankenmuth River Place Shops and of our Bavarian Inn corporate marketing team whose tireless work and creative vision brought home multiple awards. These events allow us to showcase our legendary hospitality, and we love that our teams provide guests with unparallelled, award-winning experiences."

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The Pinnacle Awards celebrate the best in event planning, marketing, and community programming from festivals and events worldwide, with submissions spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond.

Recognizing the generous sponsors for Dog Bowl and Frankenmuth River Place Shops events, Keller Zehnder went on to say, "Our Dog Bowl Key Sponsor, Frankenmuth Credit Union, plays an integral role each year in partnering with us to make our events world class. We are grateful for each of our sponsors for their unwavering commitment to our region and our events."

In total, Frankenmuth Dog Bowl and River Place Shops events received 19 honors this year, demonstrating excellence across event management, marketing, and community engagement.

"This recognition is a tremendous source of pride for Frankenmuth," added Keller Zehnder. "It reinforces our city's reputation as a destination that celebrates community, creativity, and world-class experiences. We're excited to keep building on this momentum in the years ahead."

For more information about Frankenmuth Dog Bowl and upcoming events at Frankenmuth River Place Shops, visit www.dogbowlfun.com and www.frankenmuthriverplace.com.