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Join us for a two-day dog festival designed to give your dog experiences beyond the everyday.
Take on the Weston-Super-Mare seafront fun run, with or without your dog by your side. This isn’t about podium finishes. It’s about getting out there, enjoying the coastline, and raising money for dogs who need it.
Whether you’re aiming to set a new personal best, take on a new challenge with your dog, or simply walk the route and raise some money for dogs in need, this activity offers a fun and rewarding way for everyone to get involved.
Every runner has the chance to raise their own sponsorship for our charity partners. Hit the £50 fundraising mark and you’ll earn yourself a limited-edition ProDog Charity Beach Festival running tee. Because looking good while doing good never hurts.
Top fundraisers will be celebrated on the day with prizes and plenty of noise. Whether you’re a 5K regular or more of a “let’s see how far we get” type, this one’s for you.
Note: With route options of 1km, 3km, and 5km, the run is designed to be accessible to participants of all abilities. For those who are new to canicross, we strongly recommend choosing one of the shorter distances to ensure both you and your dog have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Think you and your dog make a good team? Prove it. Navigate the assault course together, over, under, through, and around, and find out just how well you really communicate when there’s an obstacle in the way. It’s challenging, chaotic, and ridiculously fun.
Navigate tunnels, jumps, and weave poles with your dog in a hands-on agility session designed for all abilities. No experience needed. Throughout the day, experienced handlers will run live demonstrations showcasing advanced techniques, precision handling, and the kind of teamwork that takes your breath away.
High-speed, high-energy, and impossible not to get swept up in. Dogs race over hurdles to trigger a ball release before sprinting back. It’s fast, fun, and utterly addictive. Try it out with your dog in our “have a go” sessions, or grab a spot to watch expert teams compete in relay action.
Dogs. Water. Spectacular leaps. Dock diving is exactly as brilliant as it sounds. Dogs launch off a platform into the water, competing for distance and height. Guided sessions are available so your dog can try it safely, and throughout the day you’ll see demonstration jumps that’ll have the crowd on their feet.
Put your dog’s most powerful tool to work. Scent detection activities engage natural instincts in a focused, rewarding way. Dogs learn to follow and identify specific scents under expert supervision. Mentally stimulating, confidence-building, and endlessly watchable. Demonstrations from trained scent-detection dogs will show just how extraordinary the canine nose really is.
Bring your dog’s bragging rights. The Competition Zone runs fun, feel-good challenges throughout the day, including a fetch knockout tournament and fastest recall. It’s friendly competition at its finest, and a chance to celebrate what makes your dog brilliant.
Dr Nick Thompson is ProDog’s consultant vet, founding president of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS), and one of the UK’s leading voices in holistic canine health. Since qualifying in 1992, he has built a career integrating complementary therapies and species-appropriate nutrition alongside conventional veterinary medicine, focusing on addressing the root causes of illness rather than simply managing symptoms.
His holistic approach began early, growing up around homeopathy, acupuncture, and natural health practices, which later shaped his work as founder of The Holistic Vet practice and co-founder of Raw Pet Medics. Today, Dr Nick is widely recognised as a lecturer, educator, consultant, and speaker on raw feeding, canine wellbeing, and integrative veterinary care.
Throughout the weekend at ProDog Beach Fest 2026, Dr Nick will deliver eight live presentations on the main stage, covering topics including canine nutrition, health, raw feeding, titre testing, preventative wellbeing, and modern welfare-focused dog care. Attendees will also have opportunities to ask questions directly during dedicated Q&A sessions across the event.
Alongside his work with ProDog, Dr Nick contributes educational articles and videos covering canine health conditions, nutrition, and welfare, while also sharing his expertise through the Raw Pet Medics podcast and online learning platforms.
This is where ProDog’s whole-dog philosophy comes to life, covering the essentials of dog health beyond the bowl. The Wellness Zone offers expert guidance, hands-on learning, and practical support to help you understand your dog’s health at a deeper level and take home knowledge that supports their long-term wellbeing.
Highlights include:
See what biologically aligned nutrition actually looks like. The ProDog Experience Zone puts our products, our team, and our approach in front of you so you can ask questions, try samples, and find out first-hand why thousands of dog owners have made the switch. Whether you’re already feeding raw or just starting to explore what better nutrition could mean for your dog, this is the place to start.
Talk directly with our nutrition team about your dog’s specific needs and take home expert-led feeding guidance tailored to your dog’s breed, age, and lifestyle. Free samples are available so your dog can be the judge. For a deeper conversation about your dog’s specific dietary needs, visit the Welfare Zone feeding clinics.
A dedicated, carefully managed space for younger dogs to play, socialise, and build confidence in a safe environment. The Puppy Zone offers gentle enrichment activities and expert guidance on early development, socialisation, and care, giving you and your puppy the best possible start.
Rest matters. The Hydration & Cool Zone provides shaded areas, cooling mats and jackets, fresh water stations, and a calm space for dogs (and owners) to recharge. Our welfare team will be on hand throughout the day to make sure every dog stays comfortable and safe, because a good day out means knowing when to take a break.
Families are welcome, and the Kids Zone makes sure younger visitors have just as good a time. Expect dog-themed activities, a bouncy castle, face painting, and a safe, engaging, supervised environment.
Fuel up between activities with a curated selection of food vendors, all contributing to the festival’s charity fundraising. With dog-friendly food options available, Treat your best friend to a seriously good meal and experience ProDog nutrition firsthand.
Browse a carefully selected range of dog-focused exhibitors and independent retailers, each contributing to fundraising for our charity partners. Discover new products, speak with experts, and support businesses that share ProDog’s commitment to welfare-first, quality-driven dog care.
A full timetable will be published closer to the event.
Be the first to know when the full programme drops
Capacity is limited to protect the experience for every dog and owner
Children under 16 go free (with a paying adult)
Activity add-ons are available post checkout, pre-book your spots for the “Have a Go” activities and the welfare clinics.
ProDog turns ten this year. A decade of understanding what dogs need to live well, and this festival is what that looks like in practice. A dog event where the best thing you can do for your dog doesn’t feel like homework. It feels like a great day at the beach. The fun is the point. The impact follows.
Every activity is designed around genuine canine enrichment: sport and play, nutrition clinics, physiotherapy, behavioural support and much more, all guided by leading canine professionals who take your dog’s long-term health and happiness as seriously as you do.
Whether your dog is eight weeks into life or eight years into retirement, there’s something here for them. And you’ll leave with practical dog life hacks and enrichment ideas to build into your dog’s routine for good.
A dog’s years are precious. Two days at ProDog Beach Fest will make yours richer.
Join us for the biggest birthday celebration we’ve ever thrown— and help rescue dogs along the way
Funds raised go directly to the organisations doing the work that matters most: rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs across the UK
Providing shelter from harm and the promise of a brighter future, since 1992.
Preventing cruelty, promoting kindness to animals
Their work never stops. Your donation makes sure it doesn’t have to.
You don’t need to be at the festival to make an impact.
£10
= feed a dog for a week
£25
= vaccination/titre testing support
£50
= rehabilitation support
Corporate donations and matched-giving programmes are welcome. Get in touch to discuss how your organisation can amplify its impact.
The festival runs on the energy of people who care about dog welfare as much as we do. If you want to be on the ground making it happen, we’d love to hear from you.
Put your brand in front of engaged, welfare-conscious dog owners across two full days on the Weston-Super-Mare seafront.
Align your brand with the event dog owners are talking about. Three tiers available, from headline to supporting partner.
Rest areas, hydration stations, and a dedicated welfare team are on site across the full weekend.
The festival is held on the seafront at Weston-Super-Mare. The main festival site is situated along Marine Parade, with activity zones running across the beach and promenade areas. Full address and site map details will be included in your booking confirmation.
The festival runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days of the weekend, however the canicross event takes place on both days before the main event opens, starting on both days at 8am with registration starting at 7am, and a mandatory safety briefing at 7:45 Please allow extra time for parking and check-in on arrival.
All ticket holders have full access to the festival across both days, including:
Activity add-ons (such as agility, dock diving, and the Fun Run) are bookable separately and include a small donation to our charity partners.
Absolutely. The festival is open to dog lovers, families, and community supporters. No dog required. There’s plenty to explore across the talks, demos, and retail village, and you’ll be very welcome.
Yes, multiple dogs are welcome as long as each is safely handled and under control at all times. All dogs must comply with the welfare and equipment guidelines for each activity they take part in.
Dogs must be kept on lead in all shared festival areas, including the retail village, and spectator zones. Do not use extendable or retractable leads. In a crowded event environment, they can create a serious entanglement risk for other dogs, owners, and children. Use a standard fixed-length lead of no more than 2 metres. Off-lead areas will be clearly marked. Full zoning guidance will be shared in your pre-event information.
All dogs attending must have been vaccinated against core vaccinations, including distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and or hold a titre test confirming equivalent immunity. By accepting our ticket T&Cs at checkout owners confirm their dog meets this requirement.
We respectfully ask that female dogs in season do not attend, for the welfare and safety of all dogs at the event. If your dog comes into season close to the event date, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your options.
Yes. Brachycephalic breeds, including French Bulldogs, Pugs, and similar, are not permitted in the Fun Run due to their increased risk of breathing difficulties and overheating. All other activities are subject to welfare guidelines, and our team will be on hand to advise if you are unsure.
Reactive dogs may attend the general festival subject to responsible management in accordance with our welfare guidelines which can be found here. Activity participation remains at ProDog’s discretion.
Activity add-ons allow you to actively participate in specific sessions such as agility, dock diving, or flyball, rather than simply spectating. Each add-on includes a small donation to our charity partners. Pre-booking is strongly recommended as spaces are limited, though subject to availability, some add-ons may be bookable on the day at the activity.
Activity add-ons are available post ticket purchase. You will receive a session time confirmation ahead of the event. On the day, head to the relevant activity zone with your confirmation and allow a few minutes for check-in. If there are still spaces on the day, you will also be able to book an activity at the event.
There is no strict age limit. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult for all distances, and we recommend that younger children take part in shorter distances for safety and comfort. Dogs of all ages are welcome, provided they are fit and healthy for the distance chosen, if in doubt, check with your vet beforehand.
Yes, there are several car parks within easy reach of the festival site:
Parking can get busy during the festival weekend. We recommend arriving early and allowing additional time, particularly on Saturday morning.
We are committed to making Beach Fest as accessible as possible. The promenade and main festival zones are accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids, though please be aware that some beach-side areas involve uneven or soft terrain. If you have specific access requirements or would like to discuss arrangements in advance, please get in touch at [email protected].
Yes, a selection of food and drink vendors will be on site across both days, including dog-friendly treats and freshwater stations throughout the festival. Full details of catering options will be confirmed closer to the event date.
Yes. Toilet facilities are available within the festival site. Accessible toilets will be available. Locations will be marked on the on-site festival map.
To help make your day as smooth as possible, we recommend bringing:
Yes, the ProDog stand will be fully stocked across both days, with products available to purchase on the day. Other partner brands will also be represented in the retail village. Keep an eye on our social channels for any exclusive event offers ahead of the festival.
We plan for all conditions, and contingency arrangements will be in place depending on the forecast. Activity modifications or cancellations may be made where dog welfare or attendee safety requires it. All updates will be communicated via email, on our website, and through our Instagram and Facebook channels in advance and throughout the day. We recommend following our social channels in the lead-up to the event.
All donations raised at Beach Fest are split equally between our two charity partners:
Donations are collected through activity add-on purchases and any optional giving at the event.
Yes. Volunteer roles are divided into four shifts across the weekend, and you are welcome to sign up for just the shift or shifts that suit you. Volunteer information and sign-up details will be shared on our website and social channels ahead of the event.
Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of full festival cancellation by ProDog. For full details, please refer to our Refund Policy page. This information is also included in your ticket confirmation email.
Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Email: [email protected]
