BID Thrilled To Deliver Another Successful Harrogate Dog Show As Thousands Gather To Join Fun In The Sun
Harrogate BID was thrilled to deliver another successful Dog Show over the weekend as the crowds gathered in their thousands to join in with the fun.
The event, held on the Piazza area of the Victoria Shopping Centre on Saturday (April 12th), was regarded by local businesses, residents and visitors as beneficial for the town, with many saying they had a fantastic time either taking part or just watching from the sidelines!
Figures calculated at the Victoria Shopping Centre show that more than 15,000 passed through the centre and the Dog Show on the day, with the peak footfall recorded between 12pm and 4pm. Meanwhile, figures from the BID’s data partners at HUQ show that the total footfall in the BID area on the day of the Dog Show was just over 48,000 – an increase of 36% on the total footfall during the Dog Show held in 2024.
The Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen was in attendance to judge all of the categories and classes throughout the day – which saw Greater Swiss Mountain Dog ‘Sully’ take home the Best in Show prize.
Other categories saw dogs and their owners showing off their best tricks, their best puppy dog eyes and Amanda even selected the dog she would most like to take back to the renowned Ravenseat Farm with her and her family!
Matthew Chapman, Harrogate BID’s Chef Executive, said: “We were absolutely delighted to deliver another hugely successful Harrogate Dog Show – and we brought in our biggest crowds yet!
“The weather really was on our side with a full day of sunshine, which helped to make the show all the more enjoyable for local businesses, residents and visitors to our town!
“The Dog Show is growing year on year and we’re always planning and even bigger and better event for 2026, so watch this space…
“I’d like to thank everyone that supported us at the BID in bringing this event to life. It’s one of out most popular in what is always a very busy year – and we’re already excited to bring even more excitement to our town centre.”
For the first time, the Harrogate Dog Show included a pet-themed market held along Cambridge Street. Traders selling all of your pet essentials organic products, crafting stalls, animal treats and branded merchandise lined the street throughout the show, with the market receiving very positive feedback from those that visited.
Roaming street performers provided excellent entertainment across the day, with the ‘Dog Wardens’ ranking and grading all of the owners and their furry friends that took part in the show.
The BID team is now looking forward to delivering the Harrogate Celebration of Fashion event on the Piazza on Saturday, May 17th - with further details set to be released over the coming days.
If you have any feedback to offer on the 2025 Harrogate Dog Show, or have any questions surrounding the event or the work the BID does in Harrogate, please email the team on info@harrogatebid.co.uk.
