Cruftside - 2nd & 3rd May 2026
🐾 Welcome to Cruftside 2026! 🐾
Join us for our fantastic Annual Dog Show on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2026!
Get ready for a paw-some two days filled with fluffy friends, wagging tails, exciting competitions, fun activities, and plenty of treats. With 15 categories to choose from, your dog could even take home the coveted Cruftside Best in Show title on Sunday at 5:15pm.
Gates open from 11am each day
Stalls open from 11am
There’ll be lots going on across both days! Browse our stalls selling everything your four-legged friend could need — toys, treats, and apparel for both dogs and owners. There’s fun for the whole family, and the Riverside Venue Bar & Restaurant will be open throughout the event, serving delicious food and drinks available to purchase on the day(s).
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Categories to enter - 2nd May 2026
Day 1 – Saturday
- 12:00pm – Best Rescue Dog
- 12:45pm – Best Junior Handler (Under 16)
- 1:30pm – Musical Sit Competition
- 2:15pm – Best Dog Fancy Dress
- 3:00pm – Best Paw Shake
- 3:45pm – Best Ball Catcher
- 4:30pm – Have-a-Go Agility Course (Fastest Time)
Categories to enter - 3rd May 2026
Day 2 – Sunday
- 12:00pm – Have-a-Go Agility Course (Fastest Time)
- 12:45pm – Cutest Puppy (Up to 1 year)
- 1:30pm – Golden Oldie (Aged 7 and over)
- 2:15pm – Best Trick
- 3:00pm – Magnificent Mongrel
- 3:45pm – Waggiest Tail
- 4:15pm – Mischievous Mutts (Stories required!)
- 5:15pm – Best in Show (Overall winner – no entry required)
Tickets & How to Enter Your Dog
🎟️ Tickets & How to Enter Your Dog
- Dog Show Entry: £2 per category (plus booking fee).
- General Admission: £3 per person.
- Under 16s: Free, but please book a free space to secure entry.
- Special Note: If you enter your dog into a category, you get free admission to the show for yourself, no need to buy a general admission ticket.
How to Enter Your Dog:
- Click ‘Tickets’ and select the category or categories you’d like to enter.
- Print your ticket(s) or have them ready on your mobile device to show on the day.
- A confirmation email will be sent with follow-up questions — these must be completed prior to the event.
- 15 tickets per category, available on a first come, first served basis.
Refunds & Changes:
- If you cannot attend, request a refund via Eventbrite to release your ticket to others.
- Ticket prices will be refunded, but booking fees are non-refundable.
- Tickets cannot be swapped.
When booking, please complete the booking form for your dog, to help with the organisation of the day.
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Halloween
Fireworks Displays
Live Music
