Barkfest Cambridge

Barkfest Cambridge is a free, family-friendly dog event held at Lake Te Koo Utu in the Waikato. Join us on Sunday 1 November 2026 for dog competitions, the popular Dog Dash, demonstrations, pet-related stalls, food and activities for dogs and their humans.

Event Details
🐶 Barkfest Cambridge
📍 Lake Te Koo Utu, Albert Street, Cambridge
📅 Sunday 1 November 2026
⏰ 10am - 3pm
🎟️ Free Entry - click here for conditions of entry.

Join us for the ultimate doggy day out featuring fun competitions, market stalls, food trucks, masterclasses, and activities for dogs and humans alike.

Competition schedule below, stalls and food vendors open from 10am - 3pm.
 
All competitions (excluding Dog Dash) are free to enter and you just enter on the day only.  Click here to enter the Dog Dash. Dog Dash entries must be received online prior.  There are no on-the-day entries. We want everyone entering to have had time to consider whether the Dog Dash is right for their dog and to understand the Entry Terms & Conditions. Click here for more.