East of England Championship Dog Show

We are delighted to announce that the planning for the East of England Championship Dog Show is proceeding on 8 – 11 July 2021.

The East of England Championship Dog Show has been running since the early 1960’s as a championship shows and is organised by the East of England Agricultural Society. It is open to those who want to enter a Kennel Club registered dog at a competitive level and can be used to qualify for Crufts.

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!

If you wish to compete in a Championship Dog Show event, entries must be submitted in advance of the show via Fosse data.

The dates for the 2021 event will be:

Thursday 8 July – Terriers and Utility
Friday 9 July – Toy and Hound
Saturday 10 July – Gundogs
Sunday 11 July – Working and Pastoral

For the latest dog show exhibitors news including changes to judging please join the “East of England Dog Show” Facebook page by clicking here. Specific showing queries can be directed to the Show Secretary at triken2@outlook.com.

Show information can be found on the Fosse Data website by clicking here.

If you are new to showing or would like more information on how to get started please visit the Kennel Club – New to dog showing page.

OPEN SHOW

The Open Show takes place on Wednesday 7 July and you can find out more information by viewing the schedule below.

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The Just Dogs Live element of the Championship Dog Show is not being included in 2021. This is purely due to the time frame of organising that part of the event whilst still being in a phased pathway out of lockdown.

FAQ’s

When is the event?

The Open Show takes place on Wednesday 7 July.

The East of England Championship Dog Show takes place on Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 July.

Where is the East of England Championship Dog Show held?

The East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

Our address is: East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough, PE2 6XE, UK

Sat Nav Postcode PE2 6HE

What are the opening times?

Open Show

  • Gates open at 7:30 am.
  • Show opens at 8:00 am.
  • Showing starts at 9:00 am.
  • The show closes half an hour after the best in show.

Championship Dog Show

  • Gates open at 7:00 am.
  • Show opens at 7:30 am.
  • Judging starts at 9:00 am.
  • On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the show closes half an hour after the the group judging.
  • On Sunday, the show closes half an hour after the best in show.

How does entry fees and car parking work?

See the links above to enter online on the Fosse Data website to pay the entry fees.

There is no charge for parking.

Disabled Access

You must clearly display your Official Disabled Badge along with your car park pass and you will be directed towards the front of the car park if spaces are available.

The event is entirely outdoor on a mixture of grassed and paved areas with gradients/uneven surfaces. Whilst we make a great effort to provide facilities to accommodate for this there maybe some areas that are more difficult to reach.

How do I get there?

The East of England Championship Dog Show is located at the East of England Arena and Events Centre. The Showground is easily accessible to visitors who have travelled by car or public transport – with a train station nearby and good bus routes.

Our address is: East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough, PE2 6XE, UK

Sat Nav Postcode PE2 6HE

Health and Safety

Exhibitors, trade stand, judges, stewards, visitors and spectators are reminded that just as East of England Agricultural Society has a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all those attending their event, all those present have a duty of care for their own safety. East of England Agricultural Society will provide the safest possible environment which will include all the necessary COVID requirements at the time of the show. All attending are therefore expected to take the greatest of care to avoid hazards which are inevitable and an integral element at a dog show. They are also expected to follow any COVID requirements to protect themselves and others and prevent possible transmission. Anyone who is planning to attend the show must ensure they do not have any COVID symptoms if they have tested positive for COVID or been in contact with anyone who has tested positive or showing signs of symptoms of COVID MUST NOT attend the Show. Those bringing portable items of equipment, such as gazebos, tents, umbrellas, folding chairs, trolleys, cages, grooming tables etc. also have a duty of care to themselves and others, that their equipment is of sound usable condition, suitable for its purpose, put up or erected securely so as not to cause injury to others or dogs attending the show. Exhibitors are also reminded they should wear appropriate footwear for the prevailing conditions on site, exhibitors show at their own risk if conditions are not ideal. Exhibitors are reminded that this is an outdoor show so should come prepared for the conditions that could prevail.

I have a different question

If you have any other questions, please check out the schedule above or get in touch with our show secretary at triken2@outlook.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.