The Have-A-Go Show Ring & Activities
All our events host an array of interactive fun have-a-go activities for you and your pooch to enjoy together! Activities include agility, hoopers, flyball, scurry, and scent work perfect for increasing the bond with your best friend.
SPECIAL OFFER
All tickets purchased ONLINE before 17th October will receive a FREE Pawtime Adventure activity pass (for 2 dogs) with every order worth £11.00!!!
(Excludes charity activities, Doggy Pool & Puppy Zone)
Please note: If you have already purchased a Pawtime Adventure ticket, you will be refunded.
Scurry – Great for active dogs
Ready, set, retrieve!
Join in the fun at the Scurry Zon, where dogs of all shapes and sizes race against the clock, leap over hay bales, and sniff out hidden treasures in this high-energy challenge. Whether you’ve got a seasoned retriever or a curious couch pup, everyone’s welcome to have a go!
Brought to you by Scurry Dogs.
Hoopers – For puppies and smaller dogs
Give Hoopers a go – it’s agility with a twist!
Perfect for all breeds and abilities, Hoopers is a low-impact, high-fun dog sport where your pup weaves through hoops, tunnels, and barrels – no jumping involved! It’s a fantastic bonding experience and a brilliant way to try distance handling in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Agility -Dogs love this!
Test your teamwork in the Agility Arena!
Tracking – A scent-filled treasure hunt
Get ready for a scent-filled treasure hunt that’s as rewarding as it is exciting!
Tracking is an exciting, nose-to-the-ground adventure where dogs use their incredible tracking skills to follow a human scent trail and find the “missing” person. It’s a thrilling way for pups and their humans to team up, challenge their minds, and build trust while having loads of fun outdoors.
Brought to you by Rosie Reid.
Display Ring – The heart of the action
Step into the heart of the action at our electrifying Display Ring!
Included in online ticket price
Get ready for non-stop action in the Display Ring!
Watch the Quack Pack’s amazing teamwork, speed through thrilling agility courses, and witness impressive gundog and police dog demonstrations.
Plus, don’t miss the jaw-dropping trick training performances from Britain’s Got Talent’s Lucy Heath and Crufts champion Paws in Motion. It’s a high-energy spectacle packed with skill, speed, and wow moments that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat!
Scentwork – Perfect for puppies
Scent work is a nose-twitching, sniff-tastic adventure where dogs put their amazing scent skills to the test, hunting down hidden scents just like real detectives! It’s a super fun way for pups and their humans to team up, boosting confidence, focus, and having a blast along the way. Get ready for wagging tails and proud noses in this sniff-filled challenge!
Brought to you by A Pawsitive Step.
Canicross – Run with your best buddy
Get ready to feel the thrill of the run with your best buddy!
Canicross is an adrenaline-pumping, tail-wagging run where you and your dog race side by side, connected by a hands-free harness, exploring trails together at full speed! It’s an awesome way to burn energy, build teamwork, and enjoy the great outdoors—guaranteed to leave both of you grinning and panting for more.
Spook-tacular Obstacle Course – A Howl-o-ween Adventure
Creepy, crawly and full of fun!
Included in online ticket price
Step into the spirit of Halloween with our brand-new Spook-tacular obstacle course, designed especially for adventurous pups. From weaving through ghoulish obstacles to sniffing out spooky surprises, this playful course is packed with tricks and treats.
Best of all – pups can take part for FREE when tickets are purchased online before 30th September.
Trick Training – Trick training ring
Looking for a paws-itively fun way to bond with your furry friend?
Included in online ticket price
Step into our trick training ring, where tails wag and smiles shine! Pick tricks you want to teach or try cool moves from our idea board—either way, it’s a playful, laugh-filled time full of learning and showing off your pup’s new skills.
Activity provided by The Trickstars and Paws in Motion.
Chase the Bunny – Fast, fun & full of chase instinct
Can your dog catch the lure?
Unleash your pup’s natural instincts with Chase the Bunny, a thrilling lure coursing game that dogs of all shapes and sizes can enjoy. Watch them sprint, swerve and chase after the lure in this high-energy activity that’s as exciting to watch as it is to take part in!
It’s the perfect way to burn off energy, build confidence, and give your dog the chance to do what they love most – run, chase and have a blast.
Brought to you by Lure Crazy.
The Big Bark, Cirencester Park Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October 2025
The Big Bark
Location: Cirencester Park
Date: Sat 18th & Sun 19th October 2025
Set in beautiful venues around the Southwest the Festivals are specially designed for dog owners, dog lovers, and – most importantly – dogs themselves! It’s the ultimate celebration of our four-legged friends, packed with fun, entertainment, and community spirit.
Whether you’ve got a playful pup, a veteran, or just a soft spot for wagging tails, The Big Bark offers the ultimate day out with interactive zones, expert advice, shopping, entertainment and plenty of chances for your pooch to get involved.
It’s fun, it’s friendly, and its completely dog-focused – a paws-itively perfect weekend you won’t want to miss! The Big Bark is a must-do day out for dog lovers of all ages.
