The Furry Friends Festival is on again at the Bangalow Showgrounds on Saturday 7 June, 8am til 1pm – and it’s a dog ‘on lead’ event with lots of fun, talks, demos, food and entertainment for all.

This is a free community event hosted by Byron Shire Council to celebrate our furry friends while providing some practical advice and assistance (to their humans) with pet ownership.

“This year, we’re hosting a new Doggy Arena and centre stage with a great line-up of engaging dog talks, training demos and games,” Council’s Manager of Public and Environmental Services, Sarah Nagel, said.

“We have the Paws and Claws Market featuring 40 pet-related stalls, live music and entertainment, delicious food stalls, free face painting for the kids and a photo booth to grab a snap of you and your pooch to enter a prize draw,” Ms Nagel said.

“Having all our pets on leads will help everyone enjoy a safe space and the morning’s activities.”

“We’ll also be promoting Council’s Dogs in Public Places Strategy, reminding people how to find information on dog areas and why it’s important to stick to the rules to avoid fines, but most importantly, to protect our beautiful environment and wildlife,” Ms Nagel said.

Join the free Doggy Arena Shows at the Furry Friends Festival on 7 June:

• 8.30am to 9.30am: Fun Dog Show – Watch and cheer as dogs show off their skills at the Dogly School for Dogs!
• 9.30am to 10.00am: Obedience, Searching & Protection Sports Demo – See Summerland Dog Training in action!
• 10.00am to 11.00am: Fun-gility by Kindred Paws - Ready to test your dog’s agility? Join the fun and learn new skills with our expert trainers!
• 11.00am - 11.45am: Scent Games with Happy Dogs. Test your dog’s sniffing skills and participate in exciting scent challenges!

Find out more about the Furry Friends Festival, Saturday 7 June, 8am-1pm from www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Furry-Friends