York Museum Gardens Dog Show: £5 tickets for 20 September

Handsomest Dog, Fanciest Female, Cutest Puppy and Best Trick will be among the competitions when the York Museum Gardens Dog Show takes over the city-centre gardens on Sunday 20 September. The ticketed event runs from 10am to 4pm, with admission priced at £5 for adults and £2 for children.

York Museums Trust is staging the event with York Dog Park. It is aimed at dog owners, families and dog lovers, with author and television personality Amanda Owen appearing as the celebrity judge. Admission tickets are available through the trust’s online ticketing page, while owners can enter their dogs in the show on the day.

Competition classes judged by Amanda Owen

Owen, known for her work as the Yorkshire Shepherdess, will judge the dog-show competitions. The announced categories range from appearance-based classes such as Handsomest Dog and Fanciest Female to Cutest Puppy and Best Trick, giving owners several ways to take part.

The judge said she was looking forward to meeting the dogs and their owners in York. The source does not specify how many competition classes will be held, when individual judging sessions will begin or whether entering a class carries a separate charge.

Professional dog photographers will also be present during the event, using York Museum Gardens as the setting. No photography prices or booking arrangements were included in the announcement.

Training demonstrations, expert talks and a shopping village

Dog training workshops and agility demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day. Bale racing is among the activities named by the organisers, while a Have-a-Go Dog Park will give visitors another opportunity to participate with their dogs.

Information stalls and talks from veterinary experts will provide a practical strand for owners seeking guidance about their pets. The published programme does not list individual speakers or session times, so visitors should expect the detailed running order to be confirmed through event updates.

A pop-up shopping village will bring together local vendors selling dog treats, toys and accessories. Food and drink will be available for human visitors, although specific traders and menus have not been announced.

Jocelyn Palmer, senior events manager at York Museums Trust, said the organisers intend to bring pet lovers, experts, businesses, trainers and photographers together for the trust’s first dog show in the gardens.

Tickets and details to check before travelling

Adult admission costs £5 and child admission costs £2. Tickets can be purchased through the official York Museums Trust online ticket page, while entries for the dog-show competitions will be accepted on the day.

The announcement does not provide transport, parking or accessibility information. Visitors who require those details should check the organiser’s latest updates before travelling to York Museum Gardens.

The confirmed opening hours are 10am to 4pm on Sunday 20 September, with advance admission tickets available online and competition entries handled at the event.

Source: York Museums Trust News