Watch Amazing Performances at The Big Bark

Watch Amazing Performances

The Quack Pack –
Sat 16th Aug

Don’t miss The Quack Pack at The Big Bark – Saturday 16th August! Included in ticket price in main arena

Get ready for a truly quacking good time as Meirion Owen and his incredible team of Border Collies round up a group of mischievous ducks in this fast-paced, fun-filled display! With voice and whistle commands, Meirion will show off the amazing bond and skill between trainer and dog—plus, one lucky audience member will get the chance to step into the ring and give it a go!

A crowd favourite with heaps of humour, heart, and herding—this is countryside entertainment at its finest!

Sat 16th Aug – Main Arena- Included in ticket price

Paws in Motion –
Sat 16th Aug

Prepare to be amazed by Ali Buck & Bodie and Lorna Hayes & Nora from Paws in Motion

They are a dynamic duo of dancing dog teams lighting up the arena with skill, style, and show-stopping routines! Ali’s charming canine sidekick Bodie will melt hearts with his clever moves and superstar personality, while Lorna and Nora—fresh from winning the Crufts Freestyle Finals and starring in Disney’s The Secret Life of Dancing Dogs—bring precision, passion, and pure joy to the floor. Their performances are packed with energy, fun, and an incredible bond that will leave you smiling from ear to ear!

Sat 16th Aug – Main Arena – Included in ticket price

Samdais Dog Training Club –
Sat & Sun 16th & 17th Aug

Get ready for some fast-paced, tail-wagging action as Samdais Dog Training Club takes over the main ring with their brilliant agility displays!

Watch as clever canines weave, jump, and zoom their way around the course with incredible speed and precision. It’s a high-energy, crowd-pleasing performance full of fun, focus, and fabulous four-legged athletes showing off their amazing teamwork with their handlers. Don’t blink—you might miss a flying pup!

Sat & Sun 16th & 17th Aug – Main Arena – Included in ticket price

Britain’s Got Talent star Lucy Heath –
Sun 17th Aug

Get ready to be wowed by Britain’s Got Talent star Lucy Heath and her incredible team of super-talented dogs!

With high-energy dog dancing, jaw-dropping multi-dog tricks, and loads of audience participation, Lucy brings a dazzling mix of entertainment and education that will have tails wagging and jaws dropping. Whether it’s a fun-filled festival or a themed event, Lucy’s bespoke performances are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—don’t miss the chance to add a sprinkle of doggy magic to your day!

Sunday 17th Aug – Main Arena – Included in ticket price

Languedoc Gundogs –
Sat & Sun 16th & 17th Aug

Head to the main ring for a paws-itively brilliant display from Languedoc Gundogs, where tradition meets talent in an exciting showcase of working dog skills!

Watch these incredible dogs demonstrate obedience, control, and natural instinct as they retrieve, hunt, and respond to whistle commands with precision and style. Whether you’re a seasoned gundog fan or just love seeing clever canines in action, this is a fascinating, feel-good display you won’t want to miss!

Sat & Sun 16th & 17th Aug – Main Arena – Included in ticket price

The Big Bark, Bathhurst Estate Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025

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The Big Bark

Location: Bathhurst Estate

Date: Sat 16th & Sun 17th August 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.

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