Novelty Dog Show

Saturday 28th september (rescheduled from 22nd september due to weather forecast) | 10am to 4pm
Join us for a fantastic day at our Novelty Dog Show in Essex, where fun awaits for the entire family! Gather your friends and family, and don’t forget to bring along your four-legged companions for a memorable day filled with joy and excitement.
 
The event features 10 entertaining classes, including popular categories like “Waggiest Tail” and “Best Rescue”. Explore a variety of trade stalls offering dog clothing and accessories to pamper your pets.

For those little ones looking for more fun, we have bouncy castles, our soft play bus, and bungee trampolines! Indulge your taste buds at our BBQ, where delicious food will be served, and unwind at the Saddle Up Bar with a range of soft and alcoholic refreshing drinks.

Don’t miss out on this pawsome event —mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Novelty Dog Show!

Gates open at 10.00am, with the dog show starting at 12.00pm. There is a cost of £2.00 per class that you wish to enter your dogs in, and the full list of classes is: 

  • Best young handler
  • Best rescue
  • Best mongrel
  • Prettiest bitch
  • Most handsome boy
  • Waggiest tail
  • Most looks like their owner
  • Dog judge most wants to take home
  • Best puppy under 18 months
  • Golden oldie over 7 years


You enter the classes by the arena on the day – we do not take pre-bookings for class entries.

It’s not just the variety of stalls that you’ll get to enjoy, as tickets include general admission to the sanctuary, so you can come and meet our incredible rescued animals too! From Devon & Wanda the cows, Baby & Sid the Shetland Ponies, and Chewie the Alpaca, they can’t wait to say hello to you!

Max’s Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.

So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Dog Show TODAY!

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