We're pawsitively thrilled to be attending Pawfest!

What is Pawfest?

Pawfest is a two-day doggy festival celebrating the UK’s pawfect pooches (which is all of them, of course!).

From dog shows and Canicross classes to trade stands and live music, there’s something for all the family at Pawfest 2024!

For your dog, there’ll be a spectacular shopping village, an off-lead area, Temptation Alley, two supersized ball pits, and more – including our very own stand!

Be inspired to try something new thanks to live demonstrations of Hoopers, Mantrailing, and Click Dog training.

There’s a lot to entertain kids, too. Pawfest will be hosting a Kidzone Funfair, face painting, bouncy castle, and a tombola race.

Love food and drink? There’ll be street food traders presenting the finest festival cuisine, as well as a fully licensed bar offering a slice of calm to escape the canine-themed chaos of the day.

Where is Pawfest happening?

Nestled between the seaside surroundings of Deal and Kent, Pawfest is being held in the magnificent setting of Betteshanger Park.

Benefitting from around 230 acres of glorious, rolling countryside, beautiful Betteshanger Park offers a range of natural environments, like meadows and woodland, for you to explore with your dog.

When is Pawfest happening?

Saturday 5th October 2024 and Sunday 6th October 2024.

The festival will run from 10am until 5pm on the Saturday and the Sunday, so there’s plenty of time for you to experience the event with your best fur-iend(s)!

To fetch your ticket, visit the Pawfest ticket page.

Why will Animal Friends be at Pawfest?

We love meeting pet parents and their canines!

Pawfest provides a fantastic opportunity for our team to learn all about humans and hounds. Your stories inspire us, and putting your pup on a pedestal by celebrating their pawesomeness is something we love to do.

Not an Animal Friends customer? We still want to meet you and your dog!

Pop over to the Animal Friends stand for fun, photos, and a few freebies…

Plus, we’ll be donating to incredible wildlife charities on behalf of all our Pawfest visitors; you can learn more about our wildly different ‘Tails’ of UK Wildlife campaign here.

How can I get involved at the Animal Friends stand at Pawfest?

Here are just a few ways you can join in on the fun before, during, and after Pawfest weekend:

• Keep an eye out for great giveaways – on Pawfest socials (e.g. Instagram and TikTok) before the event, then be in with a chance at winning fabulous prizes!
• Visit our stand – where you’ll be supporting amazing animal charities with us! Find out more about the charities we’re helping and why here.
• Snap some super selfies with your best fur-iend at Pawfest – and walk away with your very own keepsake Polaroid picture.
• Pick up some freebies – when you check out our stand, including our famous pink tennis ball! 
• Share your Pawfest pics and stories – on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok with the hashtag #AnimalFriends or #TailsofUKWildlife and tag us in for a chance to be featured on our socials.

So, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out; get your paws on a ticket now by visiting the Pawfest website!