SAT 30TH & SUN 31ST MAY 2026 | BURLEY PARK, NEW FOREST
THE FESTIVAL WHERE
THE DOGS ARE THE V.I.P's
It’s a day out dedicated to our four-legged friends and packed full of canine approved entertainment. With paw-dropping arena displays, heaps of ‘have a go’ activities for your pooch, live music and treats for everyone.
WHAT'S ON
Naturo Main Arena
Packed full of displays and shows including mayhem with the Little Nippers Terriers and lure racing. Be wowed by death defying stunts from Dangerous Steve, there’s flyball competitions and our lunchtime ‘heads & tails’ quiz.
THE AWAY RESORTS HOLIDAY PARK EXPERIENCE
Everything you love about a dog-friendly holiday is coming to Dogstival. Get ready for tail-wagging fun with a giant pop-up beach, doggy foam parties, dog ‘peanut butter Picasso’ painting, doga, grooming masterclasses and film screenings! Wowsers! Why not make a weekend of it and stay at Away Resorts Sandy Balls Holiday Park in sniffing distance of Dogstival. Even better use code DOGSTIVAL to get 10% stays between 30th May and 2nd June
Top Dawg Show Ring
Home of the Fun Dog Shows and heaps of demonstrations from our team of trainers and behaviourists passing on tips that will get your puppy on the right track to understanding different breed needs.
Dan The Hat’s Barking Mad Family Area
Get ready to laugh out loud, hold your breath at death defying stunts, witness jaw-dropping acrobatics, tap along musical shows plus heaps of workshops to get involved with.
Get Your Paws Involved
Dogstival is packed full of things your dog can get their paws involved with. With flyball, agility, scent work plus diving and splash pools for pooches that love the water!
THE NATURO HEALTHY HOUND KITCHEN
A world first?! Naturo and Dogstival have pawtnered up to create a Chefs Kitchen and Canine Cookery School dedicated to dogs. Expect heaps of foodie fun with demo’s, tips on nutrition and cooking up lots of delicious treats.
The White Buck Buddies Bar
This year our ultimate dog friendly watering hole is being taken over by The White Buck, Burley. Expect an packed schedule of canine fun and games, plus home to Dogstival’s Breed Meets hosted by the Dogfuriendly team. Not to mention drinks and delicious food too!
Hound Dog Music Stage
Get into the festival vibe with some paw tapping live music across the weekend. We’ll have soul, blues, Motown, folk and country, plus a surprise or two!
Fun Dog Show
The Dogstival Fun Dog Show is back and it’s time to strut your stuff. The fun dog show isn’t about best in breed but just for giggles. We have 9 classes and rosette for every entry!
Breed Meets
Back by popular demand join other owners and their pups for our Breed Meets at The White Buck Buddies Bar. It's a brilliant chance to meet, socialize and relax
CALLING ALL WATER DOGS
We’re all paws go for dogs who just love the water. With giant dog diving pools and splash pools, perfect for a cool down or taking a little paddle.
MEET HOPE FACE OF DOGSTIVAL WINNER
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who entered this year's Face of Dogstival competition. One special pup captured our hearts. This plucky rescue pup is now living her best life with her new owners.
PAWS UP FOR THE PLANET
At Dogstival we like being kind to the planet. In 2024 we managed to reduce our carbon footprint by a whopping 74% by powering some of our stages with solar and using bio-fuel to power the rest. We also managed to recycle 67% of all our waste. It goes without saying single use plastics are banned….although we’ve not found a use for all those dog poo’s!
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Thank you to our
Headline sponsor
NATURO
We are thrilled to be returning as the headline sponsor for Dogstival for the third year in a row! At Naturo Pet Foods, we continue to lead the way as the No.1 Natural Wet Dog Food brand in the UK.
Our 100% natural range, enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, is designed to support your pet’s health and well-being. Get ready for a weekend of exciting new ventures and experiences – join us as we celebrate all things dog with plenty of surprises in store!
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Visiting
Dogstival
Set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Burley is the quintessential postcard village with roaming ponies and grazing deer.
Whether you’re sniffing out swish hotels, cosy cottages or getting back to nature at one of campsite nestled in the forest.
If you’re looking for a ‘total dog friendly experience’ then head to the Sandy Balls Holiday Park where festival go’ers get 10% off stays from 30th May to 2nd June. Use the code DOGSTIVAL when booking here
It’s the pawfect excuse to pup-grade and grab a dog friendly weekend away. Taking in the fun and excitement at Dogstival, then heading off to explore the acres of historic forest, our 40 miles of secret stunning coastline and heaps of activities for everyone.
Fancy Joining
The festival fun?
There’s no business like dog business so if you’re in the doggy industry and want to tell thousands of dog-lovers about what you sell, then we’d love to hear from you.
You could also be a delicious food trader, retailer or have a business that could perform on one of our stages. If you’re keen to get involved then Dogstival HQ would love to hear from you!
For Press Enquiries please contact Alex at alex@barkandbeyondpr.uk
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