What’s On at Barkfest 2026? 🐾
Get ready for an epic day of celebrating dogs as Barkfest heads to both Cambridge and Tauranga in 2026! The ultimate doggy day out for you and your everyday dog!
Whether your dog is fast, fluffy, loud, wiggly, tiny, goofy, or simply your best mate — Barkfest is designed to celebrate the everyday dog and the humans who love them.
Both events will feature a jam-packed day of competitions, demonstrations, shopping, food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Full venue maps, schedules, and timings for both locations will be announced soon!
But here's what to expect!
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Competitions!
Barkfest competitions are all about FUN, personality, and celebrating every kind of dog — not just the perfectly behaved ones!
Competitions may include:
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Doggy Dash Races
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Waggiest Tail
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Bark Off
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Look-a-Like
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Little Legends
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Best Trick
Whether your dog zooms, struts, barks, or has your looks… there’s a competition for everyone!
Masterclasses
Throughout the day there’ll be:
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Dog demonstrations
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Training tips
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Guest speakers
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Community group showcases
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Educational talks
Stalls!
Discover a huge range of dog-loving businesses, products, and services including:
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Pet treatsToys & accessories
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Grooming products
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Dog apparel
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Pet services
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Rescue organisations
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+ more
Food & Coffee
We havent forgotton about us humans! Enjoy delicious food trucks, coffee carts, sweet treats, cold drinks, and dog-friendly goodies while soaking up the Barkfest atmosphere.
There’ll be plenty of spaces to relax, picnic, and enjoy the day with friends, whānau, and your four-legged sidekick.
