The Big Bark

Hosting fun, interactive & furtastic days out for owners and pooches. Fetch your tickets today!

30/08/2026

Another three brilliant businesses joining us at The Big Bark Towcester:

📸 Ohana Pet Photography
Bringing a portable pop-up studio to the event, so you can have professional photos taken of your dog on the day and purchase your favourites afterwards. They’ll also be sharing details of their full photography sessions.

🎾 YAY Dog Products
Handmade dog training and enrichment products, plus specialist harnesses, leads, training equipment, dog sport gear, walking accessories and training toys.

🦴 Canine Corner - Natural Dog Treats & More
Natural treats, toys, grooming products, outdoor and safety accessories, premium food and variety boxes packed with treats and toys.

📍 Betway Towcester Racecourse
📅 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September
🕙 10am - 4pm

Come and have a browse while your dog does the important job of sniffing absolutely everything 😂

29/08/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO

Until The Big Bark at Towcester Racecourse!

It's going to be a weekend jam packed with have-a-go dog activities, a canine shopping village, charity dog show and SO MUCH MORE!

Save 15% and book your tickets in advance now - https://www.thebig-bark.co.uk

28/08/2026

Meet some of the brilliant businesses joining us at the Symondsbury Summer Dog Fête! 🐾

We’ve got a lovely line-up of dog-friendly businesses and organisations joining us for the day, with plenty to browse, discover and support while you’re there.

Joining us:

Poochie Pals
Dicky Bag
Harbour Hounds
Guide Dogs UK
Hound & Blossom
Honeypup Collection

Alongside the shopping, there’ll be loads happening throughout the day with doggy activities, games, the fun dog show, live music, food and plenty more.

📍 Symondsbury Estate
📅 Monday 31st August
🕙 10am - 4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Come along, bring the dog and make a day of it 🐶💛

27/08/2026

A little something for every kind of dog owner 🐾

From personalised pet gear to grooming and fresh food, there’s another great mix joining us at The Big Bark Towcester:

👕 Perry & Me
Custom pet-inspired clothing and accessories, including embroidered, engraved, printed and 3D-printed pieces, plus NFC keyrings and dog tags and sculpted pet relief artwork.

✂️ Pups & Ponies
Offering grooming services including nail clips, ear and face trims, paw trims, ear and teeth cleaning, dematting and deshedding.

🥣 Butternut Box
Fresh, tailored dog and cat food delivered straight to your door. Their brand ambassadors will be there chatting all things food and offering discounted taster boxes for anyone who fancies giving it a try.

📍 Towcester Racecourse
📅 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September
🕙 10am - 4pm

26/08/2026

Have a go in the Fun Agility Ring! 🐾

Think your dog’s got the speed, focus… or sheer enthusiasm to take on the course? 😂

Head over to the Fun Agility Ring at The Symondsbury Summer Dog Fête and have a go together.

There’ll be jumps, weaving and plenty of chances for your dog to show off their skills - or completely ignore the plan and do their own thing, which is often half the fun 🐶

Whether your dog’s an agility pro or has never tried it before, everyone’s welcome to join in.

📍 Symondsbury Estate
📅 Monday 31st August
🕙 10am - 4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Come and see how you both get on!

24/08/2026

Charity Dog Show at the Doggy Summer Fête! 🐾

Think your pup has what it takes to impress the judges? 👀

K9 Focus will be hosting the Charity Dog Show at the Doggy Summer Fête at Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping, with classes for all sorts of four-legged superstars.

Categories include:

🐶 Cutest Puppy
💙 Most Handsome Boy
🎀 Prettiest Lady
🐾 Waggiest Tail
⭐ Young Handler
🧓 Gorgeous Golden Oldie
👀 Most Appealing Eyes
✨ Best Condition
🎩 Best Trick
❤️ From Rags to Riches - for rescue dogs
🏡 Dog the Judge Would Like to Take Home
🏆 Best in Show

Entries open from 11.30am, with judging starting at 12 noon.

Entry is £2 per dog, per class, with rosettes awarded down to 6th place and a prize for the Best in Show winner.

And even better, proceeds from the Charity Dog Show will help support the brilliant work of K9 Focus, rescuing and rehoming dogs in need.

📍 Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping, Bideford
📅 Sunday 20th September 2026
🕙 10am - 3pm
🎟️ Free event entry
🚗 Free parking

So get practising those tricks and perfecting those puppy-dog eyes… 🐶🏆

17/08/2026

If your dog's idea of a perfect day includes...

🐾 Meeting lots of new friends
🦴 Trying something new
🏃 Having a good run around
🛍️ Sniffing out the latest doggy goodies
🏆 Showing off in the dog show
🎓 Learning new tricks
❤️ Getting lots of fuss and attention...
..then they'll absolutely love The Big Bark at Towcester Racecourse!

Spend the weekend exploring exciting arena displays, have-a-go activities, expert demonstrations, shopping with fantastic dog-loving businesses and plenty of fun for the whole family.

📍 Betway Towcester Racecourse
📅 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September
🕙 10am–4pm

Save the date, grab the lead and get ready for a brilliant weekend celebrating everything we love about dogs! 🐾

16/08/2026

HAVE-A-GO AT TOWCESTER RACECOURSE

🐶 We have put together a fantastic selection of local dog trainers to run have-a-go activities for you and your dogs to try!

Just £1.50 a go, have a taster in all of these dog sports and learn about how they make your dogs think 🧠

Book your tickets NOW - www.thebig-bark.co.uk

15/08/2026

🐾 Let the games begin! 🐶

Join us throughout the day for a series of fun, family-friendly games guaranteed to get tails wagging and everyone smiling.

🎵 Musical Sits - Can your dog stay put when the music stops?

🥄 Spoon & Treat Race - Balance a tasty treat on your spoon while your eager four-legged teammate races alongside you. Easier said than done!

Whether you're feeling competitive or just fancy having a laugh with your dog, everyone is welcome to join in.

🕚 Games throughout the day:

11:00am - Musical Sits
12:00pm - Spoon & Treat Race
1:00pm - Musical Sits
2:00pm - Spoon & Treat Race
3:00pm - Musical Sits

📍 Symondsbury Estate
📅 Monday 31st August
🕙 10am - 4pm
🎟️ Free entry
*Small charge applies for selected activities.

Come along, join the fun and make some unforgettable memories with your best friend 🐾

14/08/2026

🐾 The countdown is on! 🐶

Whether your dog loves showing off, tackling new challenges or simply enjoying a great day out, the Symondsbury Summer Dog Fête is the place to be this Bank Holiday.

Join us for a fantastic day packed with fun for dogs and their humans, including a fun Dog Show supported by Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Paws Got Talent, have-a-go agility, a scurry, obstacle course, Doggy Games Zone, Puppy Zone, a Puppachino Bar, delicious food, live music and a wonderful selection of dog-loving traders.

There'll be plenty of opportunities for your four-legged friend to get involved, whether they're racing through the obstacle course, showing off their skills in Paws Got Talent, enjoying a puppachino or simply making some new furry friends along the way.

📍 Symondsbury Estate
📅 Monday 31st August
🕙 10am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Bring the whole family, grab the lead and join us for a brilliant day celebrating our four-legged friends. We can't wait to see you there! 🐕💚

Address

Mount Edgcumbe House, Cremyll, Torpoint
Wadebridge
PL101HZ

Website

https://thebig-bark.co.uk/

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