Spring Family Fun Day and Dog Show

Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU

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Children and their dogs enjoy spring family fun day

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The Donkey Sanctuary's Spring Family Fun Day and Dog Show is an action-packed day for all the family - four-legged friends very much included!

Highlights include:
• Family dog show with 15 different classes
• Live music from Vine and Dandy
• Demonstrations and talks in the arena
• Bouncy castles, go-karts and inflatable football
• Dog agility and flyball
• Face painting and children's crafting activity
• Meet and greet the sanctuary's donkeys
• Climb aboard the tractor and giant deck chair
• Learn about the sanctuary's international work
• Free prize draw
• Delicious food and refreshments
• Local trade stalls with treats and gifts for you and your pooch

2018 Dog show classes:
1. Perfect puppy - Sponsored by Dogs Trust Dogs School, Devon
2. Handsome hound / fabulous fella - Sponsored by The Distinguished Dog Company
3. Prettiest pooch/ loveliest lady - Sponsored by The Distinguished Dog Company
4. Best cross breed - Sponsored by Stapleton Pet Supplies Ltd
5. Best pure breed
6. Golden oldie / veteran
7. Child's best friend
8. Dog that looks most like its owner – Sponsored by Boots and Bones
9. Best trick – Sponsored by Sidmouth Pets
10. Dog the judge wants to take home
11. Scruffiest mutt / bad hair day
12. Waggiest tail
13. Best rescue - Sponsored by Podenco Support South West
14. Best of the rest
15. Best in show - Sponsored by Willow Photographic Studio

£1 per class – no pre-booking required. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. With thanks to event sponsors, Fish4Dogs and Hallett's Rosettes.

Admission
£2 per adult including FREE prize draw, under 12s free. Free parking and dogs welcome on leads.

Further information
01395 573156 | events@thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk | thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/visit-us

All proceeds go directly to the worldwide work of The Donkey Sanctuary.

Guide Prices

£2 per adult, under 12's FREE.

Facilities

Event Facilities

  • Dogs Allowed

Key Features

  • Outdoor Event

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The sanctuary is just 13 miles from Junction 30 of the M5 on the A3052 between Sidford and Seaton. On leaving Sidford follow the brown tourist sign at the top of the hill.

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Public Transport Directions

Bus stops are located within easy walking distance for the following services: Axe Valley Mini Travel 899 and Stagecoach 9A (Exeter - Seaton).

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