Days Out That Leave a Paw Print On Your Heart

Take a look at our Wag-Tastic events coming up this year

Our events feature a host of exhibitors showcasing toys and games, clothing and accessories, treats and foods, well-being and happiness products, and giftware too.

Try your paws at a range of fun activities suitable for pooches from puppyhood to senior! Make the most of loads of photo ops, slurp on doggy-ice-cream, meet like-minded wet noses and make new friends!

Come on, lets go to one of the The Big Bark events this year. Pick your favourites and find out more right here.

Big Bark Bathurst

The Big Bark, Bathhurst Estate

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025

Join us at Bathhurst Estate in Cirencester for a fabulous The Big Bark!

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Events for dogs

Enjoy a great day out with your four-legged friend! Events with an array of pet exhibitors have a go agility, dog shows, fun games, and more!

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Memories ….

Check out some of our past events too..

The Big Bark hosts events throughout the seasons, from springtime to Christmastime. Browse our Past Events Diary and enjoy some event pictures in the event Galleries.

The Big Bark at Bath & West

A Two-Day Feast of Doggy Fun The Big Bark at Bath & WestThe weather wasn't perfect but we didn't care! In its brand new format as a two-day event, this year's Big Bark at Bath was just fantastic.   The team at The Big Bark had the best time meeting over four...
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Festive Doggy Market, 5th November

The Doggy Festive Market & Santa Paws GrottoFor Dogs Who LOVE Christmas Despite the horrid stormy weather, we had a fabulously festive fun day at the Royal Cornwall Showground. This event took place indoors, so it really didn't matter what mother nature was up to...
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Doggy Summer Fete featuring the Remembrance Parade 11th September

The Doggy Summer FeteFeaturing a Remembrance Parade in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.    At last, having been postponed owing to a summer heatwave, the Doggy Summer Garden Fete took place at the Royal Cornwall Showground near Wadebridge. This time, the...
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The The Big Bark Summer Fete 4th September

The The Big Bark FeteA Pawsome Day Out for Pooches. With favourable, and much cooler weather conditions prevailing the stage was set early for a fabulous day out for dogs and their owners. A mixture of sunshine and showers (sometimes heavy) promised practically ideal...
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Doggy Summer Garden Paw-ty 2nd July

The Doggy Summer Garden Paw-tyA Pawsome Pawty for Pampered Pooches.   The good old Cornish weather did us proud with a dry, sunny, but not too hot day for doggos. We held this event on the wonderful grounds of Scorrier House near Redruth.  Scorrier House is a...
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The Big Bark Trentham

The Big Bark at Trentham Estate, StaffordshireEvent SponsorA Pawsome Day Out for Pooches.   This event was a first for the The Big Bark team. We were soooo excited to be taking The Big Bark on the road to a 'far-flung' venue!  Trentham Estate had approached us having...
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The Big Bark, Bath & West

The Big Bark at Bath & West ShowgroundA Pawsome Day Out for Pooches.   Finally, after two consecutive cancellations owing to Covid, The Big Bark at Bath & West Showground finally took place in 2022. Some 4,000 dog-owners and their families and beloved pooches...
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