2026 Dog Show Archive
Buckham Fair 2026 Dog Show
Nine rings filled the Dog Show field with agility, hoopers, scent work, pedigree and open classes, rescue stories and the much-loved Temptation Alley.
Dog of the Day reached the Main Arena, while volunteer stewards, specialist organisations and dog-focused traders made this feel like a fair within the fair.
Dog Show Schedule 2026
Buckham Fair’s Dog Show returned in 2026 with a full day of activities,
expert-led rings, celebrity novelty classes and competitions for every kind of dog.
Entries were taken on the field on the day, with cash used for ringside classes.
Agility
Ring 2
Have-a-go agility for all abilities.
Hoopers
Ring 3
Low-impact fun for dogs of all ages.
Sniff-A-Long
Ring 4
Dogs put their noses to the scent challenge.
Temptation Alley
Ring 5
Kong toys, distractions and recall.
Fun Run
Ring 6
A six-jump timed course for all dogs.
The Dog Show Field
Nine rings. Hundreds of personalities
Dogs and handlers filled the field with agility, hoopers, scent work, a fun run, rally, pedigree and open classes, rescue stories and the much-loved Temptation Alley.
Dog of the Day reached the main arena, while the Southern Golden Retriever Society Display Team returned to Buckham Fair.
Small encounters
Big personalities
Every kind of character
Behind the Rings
A whole field made possible by people
The illustrated showground, specialist rings, volunteer stewards and dog-focused traders made this feel like a fair within the fair—not simply a line of classes.
Celebrity Classes
Judged by Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey
Ring 1. Judging from 10.30am.
- Fluffiest / Scruffiest Pooch
- Pawsome Party Trick
- Dog Most Like Neil Morrissey
- The Odd Couple
- Best Six Legs
- Judge’s Choice
£5 per class
Dog Of The Day
Main Arena
Judged by Martin Clunes. Male and Female winners were selected from dogs attending Buckham Fair.
Entrants gathered at the Arena entrance between 12.35 and 12.45pm.
£5 Entry
Ring Guide & Schedule
| Ring | Activity | Time / Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring 1 | Celebrity Classes | Judging from 10.30am | £5 per class |
| Ring 2 | Agility | Have-a-go all day | £3 per run |
| Ring 3 | Hoopers | All day | £3 per run |
| Ring 4 | Sniff-A-Long | All day score challenge | £3 per go |
| Ring 5 | Temptation Alley | All day | £3 per go |
| Ring 6 | Fun Run | All day | £3 per run |
| Ring 7 | Pedigree & Special Classes | AM from approx 10am / PM | £3 per class |
| Ring 8 | Obedience Rally | All day | £3 per go |
| Ring 9 | Rescue & Re-Homed | 10am to 12.30pm | Free |
Presentations for Best Rescue / Re-Homed took place at 2pm in Ring 1.
Important Information
Cash Only
All ringside entries were cash only.
Water & Comfort Station
A water point and dog comfort area were available.
Dogs On Short Leads
Retractable leads were not permitted.
No Dogs Left In Cars
Dogs could not be left unattended.
Horses, Music & Tannoys
Heavy horse displays and announcements operated throughout the day.
Activity Details
Dog Village
Visitors met trainers, breed experts, local organisations and dog enthusiasts throughout the day.
- Training advice
- Breed information
- Demonstrations
- Dog-related
- Exhibitors
- Expert guidance
Dogs Took Centre Stage At Buckham Fair
Sunday 2 August 2026
All Dog Show Entries Were Taken On The Day
The Dog Show has always been one of Buckham Fair’s most popular events, and in 2026 it returned bigger than before.
Pedigrees, crossbreeds and much-loved scruffies were all welcome, giving dogs and their people a full day of activities.
- Visitors chose from have-a-go agility, Hoopers, Rally, the fastest Scurry and the Best Rescue class.
- Friends cheered from the side of Temptation Alley to see whether the dogs or the distractions would win.
- Sniff-A-Long put every dog’s nose to the test.
The Pedigree Ring returned alongside the new “Special Classes” ring for crossbreeds, child and junior handlers, and veteran dogs.
Celebrity Judges, Experts and Dog Village
Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey judged the novelty classes, including “the dog most like Neil Morrissey” and “best trick”.
Professionals in each discipline ran the rings and helped visitors enjoy the day with their dogs.
The Dog Village brought together special breeds, training experts and some of the fair’s dog acts.
Thank you to everyone who joined us with their dogs.
The complete 2026 schedule remains available above.
