Dog lovers and their four-legged friends are in for a treat as Clarks Village in Street hosts the Pawsome Pooch festival this weekend. This free event promises an exciting lineup of activities including agility sessions, pet paw-trait photo sittings, pampering stations, and entertaining dog trick displays, ensuring a fun-filled day for pups and their owners alike.
For the first time ever, visitors will receive a complimentary dog treat pick n’ mix bag, adding an extra layer of delight to the celebrations. One of the festival’s highlights is the search for Clarks Village’s new Canine Executive Officer (CEO). The reigning champ, Dudley—a three-legged Hungarian Vizsla—has proudly served in this special role since 2024. Now it’s time for a new furry leader to take the spotlight.
All participating dogs will be treated to professional photo shoots at no cost. From these, the ten cutest contenders will enter a public vote, with the winning pooch’s owner receiving a fantastic prize package valued at £500.
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Chris Davis, Centre Director at Clarks Village, shared his enthusiasm: “The Pawsome Pooch event has grown tremendously popular, and we’re thrilled to bring it back this September. It’s the perfect weekend for dog owners to enjoy activities like agility, tricks, pampering, and a fun photo shoot competition. We’re also grateful to Dudley and his family for their wonderful contribution as our inaugural Canine Executive Officer. Dudley has been a delightful ambassador for Clarks Village and will always have a special place here.”
Clarks Village holds the distinction of being the UK’s most dog-friendly shopping centre, an accolade earned at the DogFriendly Awards. Nominations for the 2025 awards are currently open online.
Open seven days a week, Clarks Village offers over 90 shops including Jack Wills, Sports Direct, Next, Levi’s, Marks & Spencer, FatFace, and Calvin Klein. Food lovers can indulge at eateries such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, The Cornish Bakery, wagamama, and Caffè Nero.
Mark your calendars for the Pawsome Pooch festival running on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14. Don’t miss this paws-itively wonderful weekend of dog-centric fun!