Calling all businesses – the North East Dog Festival 2026 has opened for interest.

We’re getting ready for another unforgettable weekend celebrating dogs, their people, and everything that makes the North East such a brilliant place for the furry members of the family. Our Trade Interest Form for 2026 is now live – and we’d love to hear from businesses, charities, and organisations who want to be part of the action.

2025 was our busiest year yet for trade and we completely sold out of space. We don't expect 2026 to be any different so we encourage early submission of interest.

Why exhibit with us?

• High footfall: Thousands of dog-mad visitors attend across the weekend.

• Engaged audience: 94 % of 2025 visitors rated the festival 4.5 stars or above, and 95 % said they’d be back!

• Community and credibility: Traders and visitors alike love the friendly, well-run atmosphere and the chance to be part of an event that puts welfare and inclusion at its heart.

• Great visibility: Great value for money trade pricing and sponsorship options available. Listen...we know for some the North East feels like the other end of the country - but we promise our little slice of dog heaven is absolutely worth the trip.

• A full timetable: The festival has a huge range of things going on - from a main arena to a full weekend of seminars to over 15 different have a go activities, two charity dog shows and much more!

• On the ground team: When you email you'll be talking to the bosses....no seriously...you won't find many directors as hands on as Rebecca and Dawn - which means when you book you are always given the best experience possible. It also means thought out layouts, researched traders and a great mix of businesses. For NEDF it isn't profit over people (or dogs).

Ready to get involved?

Simply head to our website and complete the Trade Interest Form.

We can’t wait to welcome familiar faces and meet new businesses for the biggest dog day out in the North East. Let’s make 2026 the best festival yet! Stick Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd August in your diary - NE20 0AQ.