DOGGY EVENTS KENT

DOGGY EVENTS KENT


Saturday 16 August
Biddenden TractorFest & Fun Dog Show

Saturday 16 August - Biddenden TractorFest & Fun Dog Show

When?Saturday 16 August 2025
Where?Holden Farm, Biddenden, Ashford Kent TN27 8EZ
Times?10:00-17:00
On Facebook
tractorfest.co.uk

Biddenden TractorFest is a weekend long country show including a Fun Dog Show on both days at 1pm entries from 10.30am in the Animal Area. Advanced booking recommending as it is likely to reach capacity meaning no on the day tickets.


Sunday 17 August
Biddenden TractorFest & Fun Dog Show

Sunday 17 August - Biddenden TractorFest & Fun Dog Show

When?Sunday 17 August 2025
Where?Holden Farm, Biddenden, Ashford Kent TN27 8EZ
Times?10:00-17:00
On Facebook
tractorfest.co.uk

Biddenden TractorFest is a weekend long country show including a Fun Dog Show on both days at 1pm entries from 10.30am in the Animal Area. Advanced booking recommending as it is likely to reach capacity meaning no on the day tickets.


Sunday 17 August
Dog Friendly Cinema Canterbury

Sunday 17 August - Dog Friendly Cinema Canterbury

When?Sunday 17 August 2025
Where?Curzon Canterbury Westgate Cinema, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury Kent CT1 2BT
Times?11:00-16:00
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Dogs welcome at Curzon Cinema Westgate Canterbury every Sunday! It's Doggy Day! Showing normally morning or early afternoon, check online for the latest information.


Sunday 17 August
The Dog House Dog Show Ashford

Sunday 17 August - The Dog House Dog Show Ashford

When?Sunday 17 August 2025
Where? Evegate, Station Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent TN25 6SX
Times?12:00-16:00
Admission? £2 per class
On Facebook
thedoghousepub.co.uk

Fun dog show with loads of different classes raising funds for Happy Endings Animal Sanctuary.

There are also lots of other fun activities to do and see, including dog demonstrations, a scentwork demo by Hollie at InvictaDogs Ashford, Have a go Scentwork and a Fun Gundog Scurry!

The Dog House is a warm and inviting dog friendly micro pub offering local ales, homemade food and live music.


Sunday 24 August
We Love Dogs Birchington

Sunday 24 August - We Love Dogs Birchington

When?Sunday 24 August 2025
Where?Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington Kent CT7 0BH
Times?10:00-17:00
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Kent We Love Dogs at Quex Park Birchington has lots of activities for the dogs and is part of The Kent Country Show.

Dog Displays * Fun Agillity * Fun Scurry * Fastest Recall * Lure * Charity Fun Dog Show * Charity Fun Pedigree Show * Dog Standds * Shopping


Sunday 24 August
Dog and Draught at Reuthes Sevenoaks

Sunday 24 August - Dog and Draught at Reuthes Sevenoaks

When?Sunday 24 August 2025
Where?Reuthes Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks Road, Seal Chart, Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0HB
Times?11:00-16:00
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What to Expect
Dog Social – Let your pooch make some new pals in our relaxed, friendly spaces
Dog-Themed Market – Treat your pup (and yourself!) with toys, treats, accessories, and more from local stallholders
Woodland Walks – Explore our scenic trails with your dog at your side
Agility Course – Try your paw at our fun and low-pressure agility zone
Splash Pool – Cool down with a dip – dogs only! – This is a small, fun sized pool.
Live Music – Enjoy chilled acoustic sets and upbeat performances throughout the day
Outdoor Bar – Relax with a drink in hand, including beers, ciders, wine, and soft drinks
Food – Our café is open serving a wide range of hot meals and snacks


Monday 25 August
We Love Dogs Birchington

Monday 25 August - We Love Dogs Birchington

When?Monday 25 August 2025
Where?Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington Kent CT7 0BH
Times?10:00-17:00
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Kent We Love Dogs at Quex Park Birchington has lots of activities for the dogs and is part of The Kent Country Show.

Dog Displays * Fun Agillity * Fun Scurry * Fastest Recall * Lure * Charity Fun Dog Show * Charity Fun Pedigree Show * Dog Standds * Shopping


Sunday 31 August
RSPCA Family Fun Day & Dog Show Ramsgate

Sunday 31 August - RSPCA Family Fun Day & Dog Show Ramsgate

When?Sunday 31 August 2025
Where?821 Manston Road, Ramsgate Kent CT12 5DF
Times?11:00-16:00
Admission? £2 adults £1 children

Fun Dog Show * Have a go Agility * Dog Scurry * Craft Stalls * Food * Games * Fairground Ride * Bake Sale * Pre-loved Clothing Sale

Discounted entry into the RAF Museum on the same day.


Sunday 31 August
South East Dog Rescue Family Fun Day Cliffe

Sunday 31 August - South East Dog Rescue Family Fun Day Cliffe

When?Sunday 31 August 2025
Where?Cliffe Woods, Rochester Kent ME3
Times?11:00-16:00
Admission? £3 per person entry, £2 per class to enter dog show
Book online to guarantee parking!

Family Fun Day all proceeds to South East Dog Rescue so come and enjoy a day filled of paws and fun!

Browse our vendors, pull up a straw bale and watch the demonstrations, have something to eat and enjoy the day!

Enter our fun dog show or talk to trainers about a new sport you may wish to do.

Have a go activities, Inflatables, Food and Drink vendors and local trade stands


Sunday 31 August
Emporium Fun Charity Dog Show & Fun Day

Sunday 31 August - Emporium Fun Charity Dog Show & Fun Day

When?Sunday 31 August 2025
Where?Unit 18, Creative Enterprise Quarter, Javelin Way, Henwood, Ashford TN24 8FN
Times?11:00-14:30
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Paws Up, It’s Dog Show Time! Join us for a tail-waggingly good time at the Shop In Pods Emporium Dog Show! Dinger’s Dog Toys will be hosting this awesome event

Get ready for a fun-filled day packed with: Dog show categories including Best Puppy, Best Rescue, Waggiest Tail & more! BBQ deliciousness Raffle, tombola & shopping pods to explore Judging by the fantastic team from Kent Companion Dog Training

Donations on the day will go towards Nurses Plus UK and Fetcher Dog – two amazing causes helping humans & hounds alike!

Whether your pup’s got the sassiest strut or the waggiest tail, there’s a class for everyone. Bring the family, your furry best friend, and come enjoy a brilliant community day out!


Sunday 31 August
Doggy Fun Day at Doggy Dinners

Sunday 31 August - Doggy Fun Day at Doggy Dinners

When?Sunday 31 August 2025
Where?Doggy Dinners, Unit G, 17 Hartnup Street, Maidstone Kent ME16 8LR
Times?11:00-15:00
On Facebook

Charity Fun Day at Doggy Dinners Hartnup Street Maidstone with Refreshments, Tombola and Fun Games. Donations of unwanted toys, clothes, beds, harnesses, leads and collars graciously accepted. Chosen charity is Frenchie and Friends Foundation.

Charity, Coffee and Social


Saturday 6 September
Dogs of Woolton 2025

Saturday 6 September - Dogs of Woolton 2025

When?Saturday 6 September 2025
Where?Woolton Farm, Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne, Littlebourne, Canterbury Kent CT4 5EA
Times?10:00-16:00
Admission? Free tickets
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A whole day of dog-themed fun at Woolton Farm.

All welcome on the Saturday 6th September 2025. Dog stalls, dog ice cream, Face painting (for humans only) Food stalls, Awards for best dressed, cutest puppy, best trick & most importantly waggiest tail.

Few rules: We do ask that all dogs are kept on leads. We have loads of walking routes on the farm so if you need to let your 4 legged friend off please ask us and we can send you to the right place.

Note times provisional


Saturday 6 September
Large Breed Dog Rescue Fun Day

Saturday 6 September - Large Breed Dog Rescue Fun Day

When?Saturday 6 September 2025
Where?RSPCA Leybourne, 199 Castle Way, West Malling Kent ME19 5HW
Times?11:00-16:00
Admission? Adults £2 Children Free, Show Ring Classes £2 per class

Fun Dog Show with Rosettes to 6th Place, Raffles and Tombolas, Charity and Welfare Stands, Burgers, BBQs, Food, Tea, Coffee, Refreshments

Ts and Cs - All dogs on a lead, no in season dogs, no prong or electric collars please and do bring poo bags thank you


Saturday 6 September
Summer BBQ & Dog Show

Saturday 6 September - Summer BBQ & Dog Show

When?Saturday 6 September 2025
Where?Croft View, Kennels, White Horse Lane, Harvel, Meopham, Gravesend Kent DA13 0UE
Times?11:00-15:00

Dog Show Classes, Pin the tail on the Greyhound, Weigh the Cake, Tombola, Hot Dog Bobbing, Giant Garden Games, Meet the Hounds looking for homes, Variety of Stalls, Hot and Cold Drinks

Cash only event


Saturday 6 September
Badgers Big Fun Day & Dog Show

Saturday 6 September - Badgers Big Fun Day & Dog Show

When?Saturday 6 September 2025
Where?Badgers Hill Farm & Cidery, New Cut Road, Chilham, Canterbury Kent CT4 8BW
Times?12:00-17:00
Admission? Dog Show £2 per class, £5 for 3

Fun Dog Show * BBQ and Bar * Children's Entertainer (Magic Al as seen on BGT) * Children's Disco * Face Painting * Shopping Village * Cafe Open * Garden Centre Open * Falconry Display

Fun Dog Show registration from 12pm on the day, Show at 1pm. Entry Price £2 per class, 3 classes for £5. Classes include Waggiest Tail * Golden Oldie * Cutest Puppy * Best Rescue Dog * Best Sausage Catcher - good luck!


Saturday 6 September
Charity Dog Show Hucking

Saturday 6 September - Charity Dog Show Hucking

When?Saturday 6 September 2025
Where?Hook and Hatchett Pub, Church Road, Hucking, Maidstone Kent ME17 1QT
Times?13:00-16:00
Admission? Free admission to the event, £5 per dog registration fee, £3 per class per dog payable on the day
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The Hook and Hatchett Hucking presents their 2025 Annual Charity Dog Show with Stockbury Dog Club doing an Obedience Display at 1.30pm followed by the Dog Show at 2pm.

Classes include Most Obedient, Musical Sits, Loudest Bark, Best Trick, Dog Most Like its Owner, Waggiest Tail, Scruffiest Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Handsomest Male, Biggest Ears, Consolation Class, Top of the Class

100% of Dog Show proceeds to charity, charity for 2025 to be confirmed.

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Sunday 7 September
Fun Dog Show for Guide Dogs Willesborough Windmill

Sunday 7 September - Fun Dog Show for Guide Dogs Willesborough Windmill

When?Sunday 7 September 2025
Where?The Windmill, Mill Lane, Ashford Kent TN24 0QG
Times?10:00-15:00
Admission? £2 per class (exact change in bucket when you enter ring, change available at change tent), free entry to the event

Fun annual dog show, with seventeen classes including best smiley face and best grumpy face, and rosettes to 6th place for the winners and runners- up.

Come early for refreshments in the Barn Café from 10 a.m., tours of the windmill, and stalls and a tombolag.

Otherwise be there if you can for 11a.m. when judging the first class (Prettiest Bitch) starts.

It’s a fun day out for you, your friends and family - and your dog - and an opportunity to support the Guide Dogs for the Blind charity and meet lots of puppies and dogs.


Saturday 13 September
Guardian Angels Dog Show Herne Bay

Saturday 13 September - Guardian Angels Dog Show Herne Bay

When?Saturday 13 September 2025
Where?Herne Bay Catholic Social Club, Rear of Retreat Hall, Clarence Road, Herne Bay Kent CT6 8TH
Times?11:00-16:30
Parking? No parking on grounds
guardianangelsdogrescue.co.uk

Tombola, Gifts, Prizes, Drinks, Food, Craft Stalls and most importantly a Dog Show!

Ten Dog Show classes, Rosettes, Goody bags, Best in Show trophy


Sunday 14 September
Arby's Cafe Blean Woods Pup Social

Sunday 14 September - Arby's Cafe Blean Woods Pup Social

When?Sunday 14 September 2025
Where?Arby's Cafe, Blean Woods, Blean, Canterbury Kent CT2 9JZ
Times?09:00-14:00
Admission? Free

Arby's Cafe Dog Walk / Meet with dog stalls normally Peggy Lou's Dog Bakery and Rainah Dogs.

Normally once a month on a Sunday meet 9am at Arby's Cafe, walk at 9.30am to 10.30am for around an hour in the lovely Blean Woods then back to Arby's Cafe for refreshments.

Arby's Cafe open 9am to 4pm.


Sunday 14 September
Folkestone Harbour Dog Show

Sunday 14 September - Folkestone Harbour Dog Show

When?Sunday 14 September 2025
Where?Old Folkestone Harbour Station, Beach end, Folkestone CT20 1QQ
Times?11:00-15:00
Admission? Free
folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk

We bring you the first ever Folkestone Harbour Dog Show! Hosted by Best Behaviour School for Dogs, a family - friendly, fun dog show open to all. The show will take place at the beach end of the old Folkestone Harbour Station.

Registration opens from 11am, so make sure to sign up as places are limited. There will 8 Categories to enter: Prettiest Girl, Handsomest Boy, Golden Oldie, Cutest Puppy, Waggiest Tail, Most Gorgeous Eyes, Best Trick & Musical Sits. There will be prizes and rosettes for each category.

The schedule for the show is:
11am Registration
12pm Talk from Best Behaviour School for Dogs
12.30pm - Prettiest Girl
12.50pm - Handsomest Boy
1.10pm - Cutest Puppy (under 1 year)
1.30pm - Golden Oldie (over 8)
1.50pm - Waggiest Tail
2.10pm - Most Gorgeous Eyes
2.30pm - Best Trick
2.50pm - Musical Sits


Sunday 14 September
10th Staple Dog Show

Sunday 14 September - 10th Staple Dog Show

When?Sunday 14 September 2025
Where?Staple Village Hall & Recreation Ground, Mill Road, Staple Kent CT3 1LB
Times?11:00-16:00
Admission? £2 per class, card payment accepted
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10th Staple Dog Show with classes * Dog with the Waggiest Tail * Golden Oldies * Best Rescue * Dog that looks most like its owner * Puppy Class * Prettiest Bitch * Most Handsome Dog * Dog with the most appealing eyes * Junior Handler (up to 12 years old) * Dog the judge would most like to take home * Fastest Sausage Eater * Best in Show (winners of all the classes) - £2 per class, card payment accepted

In aid of Staple Church Restoration Funds

Stalls


Saturday 20 September
Paws in the Park Kent

Saturday 20 September - Paws in the Park Kent

When?Saturday 20 September 2025
Where?Detling Showground, Detling Hill, Maidstone Kent ME14 3JF
Times?10:00-16:00
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Paws in the Park is back for another year of tail-wagging fun!
The UK’s largest outdoor dog show returns with two weekends packed full of exciting activities for both you and your dog.
Join us on May 17th-18th at the South of England Showground, and again on September 20th-21st at the Kent Showground in Detling.
Come along to see amazing demonstrations from skilled working dogs in the main arena and choose from over 30 activities for your dog to try, including; dogstable, agility, flyball, mini paws, and gun dog scurries. There's even the chance for your dog to make a splash at the K9 Aqua Zone and Dash N Splash!
With classes for all breeds and sizes at the fun dog show, plus over 100 trade stands to shop from, Paws in the Park is a must for all dog lovers.

For more details and to grab your tickets, visit pawsinthepark.net.


Sunday 21 September
Paws in the Park Kent

Sunday 21 September - Paws in the Park Kent

When?Sunday 21 September 2025
Where?Detling Showground, Detling Hill, Maidstone Kent ME14 3JF
Times?10:00-16:00
On Facebook
Book Online!

Paws in the Park is back for another year of tail-wagging fun!
The UK’s largest outdoor dog show returns with two weekends packed full of exciting activities for both you and your dog.
Join us on May 17th-18th at the South of England Showground, and again on September 20th-21st at the Kent Showground in Detling.
Come along to see amazing demonstrations from skilled working dogs in the main arena and choose from over 30 activities for your dog to try, including; dogstable, agility, flyball, mini paws, and gun dog scurries. There's even the chance for your dog to make a splash at the K9 Aqua Zone and Dash N Splash!
With classes for all breeds and sizes at the fun dog show, plus over 100 trade stands to shop from, Paws in the Park is a must for all dog lovers.

For more details and to grab your tickets, visit pawsinthepark.net.


Sunday 21 September
Dreamland Dog Day

Sunday 21 September - Dreamland Dog Day

When?Sunday 21 September 2025
Where?Dreamland, Marine Terrace, Margate Kent CT9 1XJ
Times?11:00-18:00
Admission? Free to enter

Free to enter, you’ll be able to bring your furry friends to enjoy a doggy day out at Dreamland. There’ll be the opportunity to take part in agility courses provided by Enve Canine Services, watch a free film on the Scenic Screen and browse an array of gifts and treats from stall holders in the Food Court. Plus, sign up your furry friend on the day for the Dreamland Dog Day Show. This event is hosted by Enve Canine Services in support of the RSPCA Kent – Isle of Thanet Branch.

To enter your furry friend in a class you’ll need to sign up on the day (all money raised from this dog show will be used by the RSPCA Kent – Isle of Thanet branch for the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of animals in Thanet).

The entrance for Dreamland Dog Day will be via the Scenic Gate in the Belgrave Road Car Park. Dogs (no matter how lovely) will not be allowed to explore the indoor spaces or go on rides! All dogs must be kept on short leads.


Sunday 12 October
South Kent Mind Sponsored Walk Deal

Sunday 12 October - South Kent Mind Sponsored Walk Deal

When?Sunday 12 October 2025
Where?Walmer, Deal Kent CT14 7HJ
Times?10:30-12:30
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Back by pup-ular demand South Kent Mind's 'Paws for Mind' sponsored dog walk is coming to Deal! On Sunday 12th October at 10:30am, a scenic group walk along the beautiful Deal promenade following the popular Parkrun route, help raise vital funds for your local mental health charity.

To take part: Click the sign up button, set up a JustGiving page via our main campaign page: justgiving.com, Raise £20 or more and your dog will receive their very own South Kent Mind bandana!

Great fun for a great cause