On Saturday August 15 a large field in the grounds of Whitehouse Farm, around 15 miles from Newcastle Upon Tyne, will be transformed into a sea of trade stands, demonstrations and dog related activities.
The brainchild of four North East business women, the festival will house local businesses as well as providing a stage for the public to take part in have-a-go activities and watch demonstrations from local clubs and charities.
Over 60 different trade There will be an opportunity to pick up some unique crafts and gifts as well as to sample the culinary delights of the North East’s best local producers.
There will be multiple ‘ have- a – go’ activities including flyball, agility, Talking Dogs Scentwork, Talking Dogs Rally, a gundog scurry and our very popular companion dog show with pawesome prizes!
The first dog show class will start at 11am, with registration from 10.15am on the showfield.
Activities include a gundog demonstration, scentwork demo, dog activities demonstrations and the MUSHER sled dogs as well as family activities including pony rides, a mini-zoo, bouncy castle, carnival rides, Talking Dogs rally, terrier racing and a fun outdoor agility show.
Entry for this event is free of charge with a charge of £2 per car and is all set against a backdrop of one of Northumberland’s finest rural settings. Set on a large field in the grounds of Whitehouse Farm, the show is easily accessible from the North and South with Whitehouse Farm sitting just 15 miles from Newcastle and just 22 miles from Alnwick. Post code NE61 6AW.
To find out more about the show or the team behind it visit: http://www.northeastdogfestival.com.