What do you get when you combine guest speakers, amazing dog displays, live music and activities all set in the beautiful location of Ashton Court? DogFest of course.
The festivities kick off this coming weekend on Saturday 22nd June and continue on Sunday 23rd June.
Nowhere else will you find thousands of loveable pooches and their owners gathered together celebrating the bond between our furry friends and people. All whilst promoting underlying messages of animal welfare.
WIN a family ticket to DogFest - all you have to do is fill in your details in this form for a chance to win.
If you’re not lucky this time, don’t fret.. DogFest have also given us a unique discount code to offer Bristol Live readers.
20% off for anyone who uses the code BRISTOLLIVE20 when purchasing.
So, what is the schedule looking like?
Special Guests
Noel Fitzpatrick - The world-leading orthopaedic-neuro veterinary surgeon and author will be hosting a talk for the younger audience members about caring for animals. He will also be holding an additional talk for fans who purchase VIP tickets.
Clare Balding - Clare joins the DogFest team for the first time this year and will be leading the ‘Great Dog Walk’ over the weekend as well as awarding prizes for the festival’s ‘Fun Dog Show’.
Fun Activities
From agility, to dog diving to hay bale racing, there are various different activities that each pooch is sure to love.
A Lesson From The Best
DogFest will have a number of experts giving talks and answering any questions on a variety of topics including: Animal health & welfare, Dietry requirements and behavioural psychology.
Shopping & Food
Not forgetting the humans! There will be boutique stalls as part of the shopping village selling products for humans and dogs from all brands, for all needs. There will also be various artisan food and drink stalls.
For more information, click here to go to the DogFest website and follow all of the latest activity on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
