Date: 9 September 2026 

York Museum Gardens reveals competition categories for upcoming Dog Show 

York Museum Gardens recently revealed plans to host York’s first ever city centre dog show on 20 September 2026. 

Further details of the show have been revealed, a series of technical agility classes, workshops in scent work, and interactive sessions on general obedience training with True Pawtential, and guided grooming tips from Pampered Paws will be available periodically throughout the day.  

The Dog Show Competition will be hosted and judged by special guest, Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen! The six categories for each event have now been announced and will include awards such as ‘Handsomest Dog’, ‘Fanciest Female’, ‘Cutest Puppy’, and ‘Best Trick’. There will be two opportunities to take part, morning and afternoon, places can be reserved on a first come, first serve sign up on the day upon arrival. Registration is £2 per dog, per category.      

In the ‘Have a Go’ Dog Park, agility equipment will be available for use all day whilst the bale racing competition will take place between 12:30 and 1:30pm. Dog photographers will be available to capture the events as well as posed shoots for pets. 

A pop-up shopping village selling everything from treats to toys and accessories alongside informative stalls and tips from veterinary experts, means all dog’s needs are covered in one place! Food vendors will be selling a range of delicious treats and snacks for pets and people. 

It is a full day affair for the whole family to enjoy and spend a day in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum Gardens with other likeminded people.  

Hosted in partnership with the team from York Dog Park, the event brings together the dog-loving community in one of York’s most popular outdoor venues.  

The event will run from 10am – 4pm on Sunday 20 September 2026. This event is ticketed; tickets can be purchased online for Child £2, Adult £5 here

Tickets can also be purchased from York Art Gallery and the Yorkshire Museum on the day of the event.