Bark in the Park

After the disappointment of having to cancel Bark in the Park on Sunday 28th April due to really bad weather conditions, we're excited to share that the event has been rearranged for Sunday 2nd June.

Following the success of last year's Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show (and a disappointing cancellation due to rain earlier in the year) our canine carnival is coming to Daventry on Sunday 2nd June!

This Fun Dog Show will have 12 classes including Best in Show, a Recall Scurry, Have-a-go Agility course, Demonstrations, Stalls, Craft Tent, Competitions, Food, Refreshments and more!*

Enter your prized pooch in the Fun Dog Show and may the best four-legged friend win! Stock up on treats, toys and more at one of our stalls, and enjoy tasty food and drink.

All people and pups welcome - no dog needed to attend!

• WHEN: Sunday 2nd June 2024
• WHERE: The Hollow, Daventry, NN11 9YB
• DATE: Sunday 2nd June
• TIME: 12pm - 4pm
• PARKING: Lots of local free parking (please check onboard signage for time restrictions)This event is organised and funded by Daventry Town Council.

Come along and enter your pooch into one of 11 classes - you can enter as many as you like! There will be Rosettes awarded to First to Fifth place in each class. All breeds of dog are very welcome to enter all classes - crossbreeds and pedigree. Winners of all classes will then go forward to compete in the BEST IN SHOW at the end of the day.

1. Cutest Puppy (6 – 12 months)
2. Most Awesome Eyes
3. Gorgeous Golden Oldie (8 years & over)
4. Best Junior Handler (handler 14 years & under)
5. Fabulous Fella
6. Loveliest Lady
7. Best Rescue
8. Waggiest Tail
9. Daventry's Scruffiest Mutt
10. Best Dressed Dog
11. Dog the Mayor Would Most Like To Take Home
12. First Place Winners from all 11 classes will then be entered into the Best in Show at the very end.

Cost: £2 per class - Cash only (payable on the day)

Registration: from 12pm - go to the registration tent on the day.

Show Times: starts at 1pm until 4pm

The Have-A-Go Agility is great fun for you and your dog. It's made up of various obstacles for your dog (not you!) to run through, jump over, and weave in and out of. Anyone can enter their dog as long as they are 12 months and over.

• Cost: £2 per go - Cash only (payable on the day on the gate of the arena)
• Registration: from 12.15pm until 4pm

AGILITY DEMO: There will also be an amazing demonstration at 2.30pm on the day by DogWhys. It is free to watch so go along to the Agility ring at 2.30pm.

Test your Dog to see if they have the fastest recall in Daventry - there will be prizes for Fastest Tall Dog & Short Dog Winners!

Cost: £2 per go - Cash only (payable on the day on the gate of the arena)

Registration: from 12.15pm until 4pm

• SHORT DOGS = under 35cm
• TALL DOGS = over 35cm

• Stalls: There will be a wide variety of doggy related stalls on the day selling leads, collars, toys, food, treats, gifts and more. Plus local stallholders, Arts & Crafts, hot sweet and savoury food, ice cream van, cake stall.
• Family Fun: There will be lots of fun activities available to keep the family entertained on the day, including a craft tent and Doggy Trail – please note that there are some free activities but others are chargeable, please check with the vendor before you join the queue.

Please note: The organisers of 'Bark in the Park' are not liable for any personal injury to you or your dog that may occur as a result of taking part in any of the activities at this event. By entering you agree to take part at your own risk.

>> STALL HOLDERS: We do not use third parties to book our stalls. Stalls are only booked via invitation by our Events Officer. We also do not take payment via PayPal for your reference.