Farm-Fest 2026 Dog Policy

We absolutely love dogs at Farm-Fest, they’re part of the countryside family. To make sure everyone (two-legged and four-legged) has a brilliant and safe experience, we’ve put the following policy in place.

Daytime: Dogs Welcome

Dogs are welcome on site during daytime hours, subject to the following rules:

Rules for Dogs on Site

• All dogs must be kept on a short, fixed lead at all times (no extendables).
• Please ensure your dog is well-behaved and comfortable around crowds, children, livestock, and other dogs.
• You must clean up immediately after your dog. Dog waste bins will be available across the site.
• Please bring fresh water for your dog — water points will also be available.
• Farm-Fest reserves the right to refuse entry or request removal of any dog showing signs of aggression, distress, or unsafe behaviour.

Restricted Areas

For safety and hygiene reasons, dogs are not permitted inside:

• Food preparation areas
• Chef demo tents
• Livestock zones
• Any enclosed areas where dogs are specifically prohibited by signage

Evening Music Performances: Dogs Not Permitted

From the start of the evening music programme, dogs will not be allowed in the main festival arena.

This is for:

• The safety of pets in loud, crowded environments
• Public safety during high-density evening crowds
• Compliance with licensing and night-time operations

Clear signage and timed announcements will remind visitors when the dog-free period begins.

Dog friendly music field

For the comfort of our canine companions, we will provide a dog friendly music field, a significant distance from the stage, where you can still be part of the festivities but well away from the noise and crowds.

The Dog Crèche

To ensure dog owners can still enjoy the nighttime entertainment and for pooches who need a break we’re pleased to offer a secure Dog Crèche on site.

How the Crèche Works

• Open from 10am -11pm
• Fully supervised by trained professionals
• Safe, climate-controlled environment
• Dogs must be fully vaccinated and healthy
• Additional fees apply - £5 / dog / hour
• Maximum stay = 4 hours. Re-entry permitted after walk and toilet breaks at the discretion of creche staff.

Full details, operating hours, and booking instructions will be published closer to the event.

Camping

Dogs are welcome in the official campsites during daytime and evenings, provided:

• They are supervised at all times
• They do not disturb other campers
• Dogs staying at the campsite still cannot enter the festival arena during evening music hours. They must not be left alone under any circumstances.

Welfare Reminder

Farm-Fest takes canine welfare seriously. If weather conditions (e.g., heat) pose a risk, we may adjust access rules or introduce additional welfare measures. Visitors bringing dogs do so at their own risk and accept responsibility for their dog’s behaviour.