Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2026
📍 The Canine Hub
Lovell Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RZ
Join us at The Canine Hub in Oakley, Bedfordshire, for two days of fun for dogs and their people, while raising money for three wonderful animal charities.
❤️ All profits from the weekend will support Many Tears Animal Rescue, Spaniel Aid UK and Animal Helpline.
Saturday 3rd October
Charity Agility Show
Join us for a fun and friendly day of agility at The Canine Hub.
Show Opens: 9:00am
Course Walking: 9:30am
Judging Starts: 10:00am
Classes
Combined Grades 1–3
- Agility 1
- Agility 2
- Jumping
- Steeplechase
All four competition classes are available at:
Small • Medium • Intermediate • Large
Plus:
- Any Size Jumping – no weaves
- Any Size Steeplechase – no weaves
NFC Runs
NFC entries are welcome for all grades.
Grades 1–3 may compete or run NFC.
Grades 4–7 are very welcome but may enter NFC only on the Grades 1–3 courses.
Toys and non-crumbly food may be used in the ring for all NFC runs.
Entry Fee
£5 per run
One booking is required per dog.
Your booking includes Run 1 (£5). If you would like to enter more than one class, simply add Run 2, Run 3 and/or Run 4 during booking.
You will then complete the booking form to select your dog’s height and classes.
BOOK YOUR AGILITY RUNS
Prizes
🏆 Trophy for 1st place in each competition class
🎗️ Rosettes for 1st–3rd place and all clear rounds in competition classes
Important Information
Entries close: Friday 18th September 2026
- One booking is required per dog.
- Entries are non-transferable and cannot be transferred to another dog or handler.
- No refunds will be given after the closing date unless the event is cancelled.
- Running orders and ring plans will be emailed approximately one week before the show.
- For safety reasons, dogs entering the Charity Agility Show must have previous agility training and be familiar with agility equipment.
- This is not a have-a-go agility session for dogs with no previous agility training.
- Dogs must be at least 18 months old to enter the competition classes.
- Dogs must be at least 15 months old to enter the Any Size classes.
Trade Village
Our Trade Village will also be open throughout Saturday, with a selection of businesses to browse while enjoying the agility.
Sunday 4th October
Fun Dog Show & FunFest Day
Bring your dog along for a relaxed and fun day at The Canine Hub.
Show Opens: 11:00am
Fun Dog Show Judging Starts: 12 noon
Cost: £2 per class, £5 for 3 classes & £10 for 8
Pay on the Day –
Tickets can be used for Come and Try Activities
Fun Dog Show
10 fun classes:
- Handsome Boy
- Prettiest Girl
- Best Puppy – Under 12 Months
- Waggiest Tail
- Best Rescue
- Golden Oldie – 7 Years & Over
- Scruffiest Dog
- Loveliest Eyes
- Best Trick
- Best in Show
🎁 Class prizes kindly sponsored by Acorn House Veterinary Hospital.
And There’s More!
Alongside the Fun Dog Show, we’ll have plenty more happening throughout the day, including:
- Have-a-Go Agility
- Have-a-Go Hoopers
- Scentwork
- Tricks
- Fastest Recall
- Trade Village
- Charity Raffle
- Refreshments
More information about Sunday’s activities will be announced as we get closer to the event.
Trade Village
Our Trade Village will be open on both Saturday and Sunday.
Come and browse a selection of independent businesses and stalls throughout the weekend.
Interested in Trading With Us?
Trade stand fees:
One day – £20
Full weekend – £35
If you’d like to apply for a trade stand, please email:
kate@thecaninehub.co.uk
Please include:
- Your business name
- A brief description of what you sell or promote
- A link to your website or Facebook page, if applicable
- Whether you’re interested in Saturday, Sunday or the full weekend
Suitable traders will receive our Trader Information Pack and details of how to book.
Traders must hold valid Public Liability Insurance.
Please note: Natural dog treat stalls are now fully allocated. Due to a conflict of interest, we’re unable to accept dog training businesses. We also have an on-site dog groomer and therefore cannot accept additional dog grooming businesses.
We may limit similar types of stalls to ensure a good variety across the Trade Village.
Supporting Our Charities
The Canine FunFest Weekender is about having a brilliant time with our dogs while raising as much money as possible for three fantastic animal charities.
❤️ Many Tears Animal Rescue
❤️ Spaniel Aid UK
❤️ Animal Helpline
All profits from the weekend will be donated to these three charities.
Venue & How to Find Us
📍 The Canine Hub
Lovell Road
Oakley
Bedford
MK43 7RZ
We’re based in Oakley, Bedfordshire, just outside Bedford.
Keep Up to Date
There’s plenty more FunFest news to come!
Follow The Canine Hub on Facebook for announcements, activities, trader news and event updates.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your dogs to the Canine FunFest Weekender 2026!
The Canine Hub – Fun, Friendly and Professional