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Bark in the Park

Join us for a canine carnival celebrating Daventry's four-legged friends. Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show features 12 classes including Best in Show, along with a Recall Scurry and Have-a-Go Agility Course to test the skills of your prized pooch. There will also be stalls selling dog treats and toys, as well as tasty food and drink and a craft tent. Well-behaved dogs welcome on a lead.

Date: Sunday 1st June 2025

Time: 12pm – 4pm

Location: The Hollow, Daventry, NN11 9YB

Entry: Free entry for spectators. £2 to enter each class of the dog show, or take part in the Recall Scurry and Have-a-Go Agility (cash only).

Parking: Free car parks are located around the town (check signage for time restrictions)

This free event is funded and organised by Daventry Town Council for the local community to enjoy.


Fun Dog Show

Enter your prized pooch into one of 11 classes – you can enter as many as you like! Rosettes will be awarded to first to fifth place in each class. Winners of each class will progress to compete for 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 be entered into Best in Show at the very end.

Entry: £2 per class payable on the day (cash only)

Registration: Visit the registration tent on the day.


Have-A-Go Agility Course & Demo

The Have-A-Go Agility Course is great fun for you and your dog. It's made up of various obstacles for your dog to run through, jump over, and weave in and out of. Suitable for dogs aged 12 months and over.

Cost: £2 per go. Cash only, payable on the day at the arena.

There will also be an Agility Demo by the pro pups from DogWhys, which is free to watch.


Recall Scurry

Test your Dog to see if they have the fastest recall in Daventry. There will be prizes for Fastest Tall Dog (over 35cm) and Fastest Short Dog (under 35cm).

Cost: £2 per go. Cash only, payable on the day at the arena.


Stalls, Free Family Activities & More

  • Stalls: Explore a wide variety of doggy related stalls selling accessories, toys, food, treats and more. Plus food and drink and gifts for pups and people.
  • Family Fun: Enjoy fun activities and entertainment throughout the day, including a craft tent and Doggy Trail. Some activities may be chargeable, so please check with the vendor before you join the queue.

Stall holders please note: Be aware of social media scams offering a stall at our events. We do not use third parties to book our stalls. Stalls are only booked by invitation from our Events Officer. We also do not take payment via PayPal.


Fun Dog Show Winners 2024

List of winners from 2024

Fun Dog Show Winner 2023

Bark in the park winner list 2023

Last updated: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:11