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What’s Included in my DogFest Ticket?

The best fun a hound could wish for with unlimited Have-A-Go Activities, free with your festival ticket. At no extra cost you and your dog can enjoy: Haybale Racing; Catch the Flag; Agility Arena; Breed Meet-Up; Doggie Play Zone; Expert Consultations; Live Action Displays; Behaviour Zone; The Big Dog Walk.

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What’s Free with your Festival Ticket?

10 Good Reasons to buy a DogFest 2024 ticket:

1. Watch Word Class Dog Performers and Canine Athletes

From the comfort of your haybale watch the incredible talent of our DogFest performers. They demonstrate their phenomenal skills for free in the Action Arena. We're talking Nicci Hindson; Lucy Heath; The Grylls and friends wowing us with their dog dancing theatrics.

2. The Butchers Agility Ring is Back and Doesn’t Cost a Cent

Let your dog Have-A-Go negotiating the obstacles. The Butchers Nourishing Food for Dogs team will be on hand to teach doggie novices how to approach each obstacle correctly and safely.

3. No Additional Charge for Expert Advice from 'Dogtor' Adem Fehmi and Friends in the Behaviour Zone.

This safe and welcoming space is for all dog owners. Learn breed-specific training tips to understand the needs of your furry friend. Feel free to ask questions and get expert advice at no additional charge.

4. The Big Dog Walk, all DogFest Guests are Welcome

Join thousands of others on a 2k or 4k walk. All walks wind through the grounds of the beautiful historical estate. You’re welcome to take the walk at any point in the day that suits you, helpful signage will keep you from getting lost and great vista’s await!

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5. Dogs Trust, our Official Charity Partner, offers Free Bite Sized group Training Sessions at The Dog School

"Follow the yellow" and meet all the good folks of Dogs Trust. For those who want to foster or adopt dogs The Yellow Village is the place to be. And if you've adopted a rescue from them before, they’d love to say hello to their old friend. Come along to enjoy the free dog training and advice on offer.

6. The Haybale Race is Free with your Festival Ticket

Dogs of all shapes and sizes LOVE this race! Will your dog beat the dog in the next lane? It’s not a sign of madness for paw-rents to race against their own dog, but we're warning you - very seldom do humans win!

7. Join the Breed Meet-Up in the Haybale Amphitheatre

Let your dog meet other dogs of the same breed. It’s impossible to cater for all the breeds, but we try! Join our “Best of the Rest” challenge to see which DogFest has the most breeds. All breeds welcome, let’s see which festival wins the challenge!

READ MORE >>>Join us for The Breed Meet-Up Challenge! Join our challenge to see which DogFest has the most breeds in our 'Best of the Rest' category.

8. Catch the Flag!

This activity is so loved, you’ll have to get your dog’s name on the list early.Make your way to this arena as soon as you get to the festival. Dogs just love chasing after the little lure.