Celebrate a century of animal welfare at Cheltenham Animal Shelter's Summer Open Day and Fun Dog Show, a family-friendly fundraising event packed with entertainment, activities and canine competitions.

Cheltenham Animal Shelter Summer Open Day & Fun Dog Show

• Date: Saturday 4th July 2026
• Time: 12pm - 4:30pm
• Location: Cheltenham Animal Shelter
• Entry: Open to all

As part of the shelter's 100th anniversary celebrations, visitors can enjoy an afternoon of family fun while helping raise funds for animals in need.

What's On

• Fun Dog Show
• Stalls and local traders
• BBQ and refreshments
• Bar
• Cakes and sweet treats
• Ice cream
• Raffle
• Boozy tombola
• Bouncy castle
• Children's activities
• Dog Fun Zone
• Charity shop bargains

Fun Dog Show Schedule

• 12:00pm – Registration opens for all classes
• 12:30pm – Golden Oldie (age 8+) and Adorable Puppy (under 1)
• 1:00pm – Loveliest Lady
• 1:40pm – Fabulous Fella
• 2:20pm – Top Rescue
• 2:40pm – Musical Sits – Round 1
• 3:10pm – Musical Sits – Round 2
• 3:40pm – The Dog Judges Would Most Like To Take Home

Dog show entries cost £2 per class, with rosettes and goodie bags awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Whether you're entering your four-legged friend into the competition, browsing the stalls, enjoying a bite to eat or simply supporting a fantastic local charity, this promises to be a fun-filled day for animal lovers of all ages.