Big Dog Day Out 2026

🐶 Beezer Events x Wild River ~ The Big Dog Day Out 2026 🐝

30th May 2026 | Wild River Dog Park

Sponsored By Nutriment & Stef’s Pet Pantry

The Big Dog Day Out 🐾 🐝

A proper day out for dogs, their humans, and anyone who just loves a good time.

We’re talkin’ full-on dog festival energy — live demos, foodie heaven, shopping galore, and enough tail-waggin’ to power the National Grid 😉

Whether your pup’s a social butterfly, a professional sniffer, or just here for the BBQ smells, there’s something for every dog (and their human).

📍 Location: 42 Riverside Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8TY, Northern Ireland

🎟 Tickets

Tickets are priced per car, so pack it out!

Bring as many humans and dogs as you can legally and safely fit in your vehicle and make a day of it 🚗🐶

We’ve got General Admission and VIP tickets available.

VIP tickets include a goodie bag worth over £20, packed with treats and surprises for you and your pup. One Goodie bag per car/ ticket

🐕 What’s On?

🍖Dog & Human Treats Galore

Free dog tasting stations 🍬

BBQ, sweet treats & fresh local bakes 🧁

Artisan coffee ☕️

Live music and chilled summer vibes 🎶

🎤 Main Stage Magic

Live demos and expert talks from top trainers, therapists, and dog pros.

Scent work and man trailing have a go!

In our demo area we will have Laura from Sniffer Paws NI showing you how it’s done! Let your dog use their natural instincts ~ £2 a go (for charity)

🛍 Massive Local Makers Market

Browse stalls packed with:

Natural treats, supplements & gourmet dog food, Stylish leads, collars & enrichment toys, Handmade jewellery, art & homewares, Dog-themed gifts and human apparel

There’ll be plenty to sniff out.


⬇️ Our Vendors:

📍Find Them In The Main Market Area

🐶 Stefs Pet Pantry ~ Dog food, treats, toys and more!

🍖 Just Ere Fot Treats ~ Unique natural dog treats

🦴 Nutriment ~ Freeze dried, treats, food

💛 Assisi ~ Associated Charity

🍦 Frozzys ~ Doggy Ice cream, yogurts and treats

🐶 All About Enrichment ~ Dog enrichment products, treats and more

🧽 Suddy Dog ~ Vetbed, treats, supplements and more!

📸 Snappets Pet Furtography ~ Get a professional photo of your dog!

🏗️ Howlin And Woof ~ Harness, leads & collars

🦴 Little And Large Natural Treats ~ Natural treats, supplements and more!

🐕 Perfect Pearls ~ Novelty toys

♥️ Rose & Milo Dog Boutique ~ Dog apparel

🦴 Tux Treats ~ Treats

🥰 Midnight Crafts ~ bandanas, bow ties, matching scrunchies!

🥰 Growing Paws NI ~ Dog food

💪 Pawsitive Fitness ~ Cani sports & sledding 

🐾 Heather Erica Designs ~ Handmade dog accessories

🐕 Handmade By Golden Perfection ~ Enrichement and accessories

🖼️ Portraits by Jessica ~ Hand drawn pet portraits

♥️ Studio D Art ~ Atisan jewlery

✍️J&R Lasercraft ~ Laser engraved gifts

💛 The Walkies Wardrobe ~ Unique dog harness, collars and more

🦴 Adders Pantry ~ Treats

🎨 Doggy Doodles ~ Doodles of your dog! (Available 11.30-3.30pm)

🖌️ Kazzdoodle ~ Face painting

🐶 Sniffer paws NI ~ Mantrialling and scentwork demos and have a go!

📷 Dewberry Portraits ~ Pet Portraits

🍐 Peartree Cottage Oils ~ Essential oils

🦴 Doganic Bakery ~ Dog treats

🐶 Doggy Danders ~ Weekly dog walking group

♥️ Mooncraft Bows  ~ Handmade hair accessories

🫙 Green Thumb HQ ~ Chutney and sauces 

📍Find them in the Huts 🛖 (by the coffee shop)

🦴 Bow Wow Bakes ~ Dog treats

🦴 Copper n Co ~ Pet services

🌊 J&G Paracord Crafts ~ Handmade pet accessories 

✍️ Lauren Kelso Illustrator ~ Illustrator

🥣 Spiralled Earth ~ Handcrafted earthy ceramics

Spot Barkley ⬆️ Best Bark will be making an appearance as our official media partner 📸

⏰ Session Times

To keep things safe and comfortable for everyone, the day is split into sessions:

Morning Quiet Session ~ 10:00 – 10:45

Session 1 ~ 11:00 – 12:30

Session 2 ~ 12:45 – 2:15

Session 3 ~ 2:30 – 4:00

Evening Quiet Session ~ 4:15 – 4:45

🤫 Quiet Sessions

Our quiet sessions are perfect for nervous, reactive, or easily overwhelmed pups.

Expect:

• Lower numbers
• Calm demos
• Plenty of space
• A relaxed market atmosphere

Plus access to the doggy decompression zone/cool down area and tasting stations — all designed to keep things gentle.

❤️ Giving Back

A percentage of ticket proceeds will be donated to Assisi Animal Sanctuary

✨ The Vibe

✅ Supporting local businesses.

✅ Spoiling your dog rotten.

✅ Making memories.

✅ And having a proper laugh while you’re at it.

📌 Important Bits

• Dogs must stay on lead at all times (no retractables).
• You are responsible for your dog and must keep them under close supervision.
• This event may not be suitable for dogs uncomfortable around crowds or other dogs.
• Your ticket does not include access to our private hire fields or dog park sessions. These must be booked separately via Booksy at wildriverdogpark.co.uk, and spaces will be limited.
• One VIP goodie bag per car (vip ticket) 
• Please clean up after your dog and don’t bring them if they’re unwell.
  

Big hearts, small businesses, wagging tails and serious snacks. 💓

🎟️ So don’t be a melter — grab your ticket, grab the lead, and get yourself to The Big Dog Day Out.

It’s gonna be pure chaos (the good kind) 🐾 🐝