One thing about Manchester, we love dogs. No exceptions. From all the countless dog-friendly establishments around town, to pop-up dog cafes (even permanent ones), and the amount of dogs we see being walked around the city like little kings and queens, we can’t get enough of those lil pups. Well, mark your calendar and unleash the fun as the Ex-Paw Extravaganza returns on Saturday 27 April at Angel Meadow Park!
From 11am – 4pm, this dog-themed festival promises a day full of pawsome activity for your furbulous friends (and humans too!). Ex-Paw Extravaganza isn’t just about celebrating our four-legged companions, the festival is also looking to make a difference to the lives of dogs in need.
Enter your dog into the famous dog show with five different categories including Cutest Pup, Golden Oldie, Waggiest Tail, Talentful Trickster and Best Dressed. It’s just £4 to enter with 50% being donated to Manchester and Cheshire Dogs Home, and the winners of each category will receive a goodie bag and a sought-after Ex-Paw Rosette.
The fun doesn’t stop at the dog show − on the stage you can learn about pet first aid from My Pet First Aid, who offer hands-on training by experienced instructors at all levels, from pet owners to pet professionals.
Ex-Paw Extravaganza will also be joined by CuppaPug, Manchester’s newest Pug Café. CuppaPug have pug welfare at the centre of the heart of what they do and are dedicated to the education of owning a pug, the responsibility and commitment it takes.
A new addition to the event this year is the breed-specific meet ups which will take place throughout the day and will be an opportunity for you meet like-minded enthusiasts in Manchester. There will also be a fantastic line-up of stalls selling dog wear and accessories, food and treats and much more.
You can even put your pooch to the test with the agility course, which is free to use throughout the day, or schedule a pupdate in the puppy play area.
The fun continues outside the park, as Ex-Paw has partnered with the recently re-launched Fairfield Social Club and will be providing attendees with delicious food from ISIT Kitchen. Fairfield Social Club’s new venue on Irk Street is located right next to Angel Meadow with direct access to the park, making it the perfect place for the Extravaganza After Pawty.
Pawsome neighbours Foundation Coffee House will also be offering FREE puppuccinos for all the doggos on the day − so don’t miss out on this tail-wagging day of fun! Save the date and join Ex-Paw Extravaganza at Angel Meadow Park on Saturday 27 April from 11am – 4pm.
Ex-Paw Extravaganza is FREE to attend. Entry tickets to the dog show can be found here.
You can find Angel Meadow on Old Mount St, Manchester M4 4TF.