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York Dog Show – Sun 20 Sep 2026

York Dog Show
Sunday 20 September 2026
10am – 4pm
Child £2, Adult £5* | Book Now
Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens

*Tickets available to purchase online, or at the Yorkshire Museum or York Art Gallery admissions desks.

York Museums Trust is delighted to announce York Dog Show, a new outdoor event in York Museum Gardens. York Dog Show celebrates the bond we share with our beloved furry four-legged friends whilst supporting local organisations and charities.

Browse our pop-up shopping village, filled with pet accessories, toys and treats, informative stalls, and a delicious food and drink offer from local artisans and enjoy a lively programme of activity including talks by veterinary experts, professional dog photography in our beautiful grounds, exciting dog classes and impressive agility demonstrations.

More than just a day out, the York Dog Show brings together a dog loving community in one of York’s most popular outdoor spaces.

Keep an eye out for updates and join us with family, friends and your canine companion for a wonderful day out.

Visitor information: Please enter York Dog Show through the gates to the right of York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EW / What3Words: ///salon.copper.civil

Limited seating is available, please feel free to bring your own portable seating or picnic blanket. Women’s, Men’s, and accessible Portaloos will be available. The nearest car park is Marygate Car Park, located Frederic Street, York, YO30 7DT, a 5-minute walk from York Museum Gardens. Parking charges apply.

Programme:

Dog Show and Bale Racing sign up opens for all classes 10am – 11am, first come first served. Max 20 dogs per class. £2 per dog, per entry.

Mini Dog Park and Agility Equipment
10am – 4pm
York Dog Park, Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens
A fun space for dogs to play, explore and try out simple agility challenges.

Bale Racing Competition
12.30pm – 1.30pm
York Dog Park, Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens
Fast-paced races over hay bales, with plenty of fun for dogs and spectators alike.

York Dog Show
Part 1: 11am – 12.30pm | Part 2: 1.30pm – 3.30pm | 3.30 – 4pm Best in Show & Prize Giving
Show Ring 1, Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens

Categories include: Handsomest Dog, Fanciest Female, Cutest Puppy, Best Purebred Breed, Best Mixed Breed/Cross Breed, Best Trick and Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home.

Dog Training Tips: Ask The Trainer with Jane from True Pawtential
10am – 10.45am
Show Ring 2 (Demo Ring), Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens

Scent Work Demonstration with Jane from True Pawtential
11.15am – 11.45pm
Show Ring 2 (Demo Ring), Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens

Dog Grooming Tips and Demonstration with Natalie from Pampered Paws
11.45am – 12.30pm
Show Ring 2 (Demo Ring), Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens

Mini General Obedience Class with Public with Jane from True Pawtential
1.30pm – 2pm
Show Ring 2 (Demo Ring), Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens

Agility Demonstrations and Have a Go Agility from Jane from True Pawtential
2pm – 3pm
Show Ring 2 (Demo Ring), Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens

Dog Training Tips: Ask The Trainer with Jane from True Pawtential
3pm – 4pm
Show Ring 2 (Demo Ring), Pavilion Lawn, York Museum Gardens