Wild River HallowFest 2025

🎃 Wild River Hallowfest 2025

📍 Wild River Dog Park, Ballynahinch
🗓 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October 2025
⏰ Choose from 2-hour sessions (10AM–12PM, 12PM–2PM, 2PM–4PM)

Step into a world of wagging tails, pumpkins, and Halloween magic — Wild River Hallowfest is Northern Ireland’s ultimate dog-friendly Halloween festival.

We’re transforming Wild River into a spooky wonderland packed with autumn vibes, interactive experiences, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

✨ What’s Included in Your Car Ticket

One ticket covers entry for all the humans and dogs in your car:

• 🌾 Haunted Hay Bale Maze – weave through a maze of pumpkins, cobwebs, and hidden surprises.
• 📸 Pumpkin Patch & Selfie Stations – capture the perfect autumn photo with giant inflatables, themed props, and a stacked pumpkin display.
• 🔮 Dog Tarot Tent (Charity Feature) – discover your pup’s spooky fortune, with all donations going directly to Animal Connexions.
• 🌽 Haunted Harvest Market – shop local stalls filled with seasonal treats, gifts, and dog goodies.
• 🧶 Interactive Vendor Stations – try creative activities like making your own autumnal beaded dog collar with Rachel Rose Accessories (extra charge).
• 🎭 Costume Parade & Contest – show off your dog’s spooky style (and your own if you fancy!) with prizes for Best Solo Costume, Best Duo (dog + human), and Funniest Outfit.

☕️ On the Day Extras (available separately)

• 🧁 Wild Coffee Seasonal Menu – pumpkin spice lattes, autumn traybakes & spooky specials for humans.
• 🧙 Spooky Pup Cup Station (Potion Parlour) – treat your pup to a custom puppuccino topped with magical sprinkles and autumn flavours.
• 📷 Professional Photos by Curtis McCullough Photography – capture magical pumpkin-patch memories (available at an additional charge).
• 🛍 Vendor Shopping & Workshops – browse our brilliant local stalls or join their creative “make your own” activities (separate charges apply).

🐾 Spooktacular Play Sessions (Booked Separately on Booksy)

Alongside Hallowfest, we’ll also be running a full weekend of themed Spooktacular Play Sessions for dogs of all sizes and personalities.

• These sessions are not included in your Hallowfest ticket.
• To book, head to wildriverdogpark.co.uk, hit book now, visit our Booksy page and look for “Seasonal Sessions.”

🎟 Ticket Prices

• £12 Early Bird per car (limited numbers available)
• £15 Standard per car
• + BOOKING FEE

⚠️ Important Notes:

• Dogs must remain on-lead throughout the festival (except in separately booked play sessions).
• Fancy dress is encouraged but not required!
• The event is designed to be fun, spooky, and family-friendly — not scary.
• The Dog Tarot Tent will be run in aid of Animal Connexions, with all donations going directly to the charity.

✨ Join us for a Halloween like no other — Wild River Hallowfest 2025: Paws, Pumpkins & Potions!