Noddy Fest
It’s a day out for all the family and your four-legged friends and packed full of different opportunities to show them off in our Ring classes and ‘Have a Go’ activities in our agility paddock.
NODDY FEST
SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2026
ENTRY TO NODDY FEST £2
CHILDREN, DOGS AND CAR PARKING ARE FREE!
Event Sponsor: Greenwood Wealth Solutions
We have food & refreshments to keep your stamina going throughout Noddy Fest. There will also be activities for children to enjoy and a treasure hunt.
NB: Please bring some cash with you as some activities will be cash only and other cash and debit/credit cards.
PROGRAMME TIMES AT A GLANCE
| 10.30am | Registration opens for Ring 1 & 2 classes and activities in the agility paddock. |
| 11.30am– 3.20pm | Classes commence in rings 1 & 2 and activities in the agility paddock. |
| 3.25pm | Raffle Prize Draw |
| 3.30pm | Top Dog of the Day in Ring 1 (1st winners entered free from all previous classes in Rings 1 & 2) |
| 3.50pm | ‘Top Dog of the Day’ Trophy award |
| 3.55pm | Agility paddock prize award |
| 4.00pm | Noddy Fest closes |
PRIZES:
Ring 1 & 2 Classes
Prize rosettes for top 3 in each Ring class
TOP DOG OF THE DAY wins the Noddy Fest Trophy. All 1st class winners from the classes held in Rings 1 & 2 have free entry into Top Dog of the Day class.
Agility paddock ‘Have a go’ sessions
Prize rosettes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners with the fastest time of the day over the agility course.
CLASS & AGILITY PADDOCK PRICES: Ring class or Agility paddock are £3.00 for each class/activity.
We have two Rings, 1 and 2 with most classes repeated at different times between 11.30-15.00pm. If you don’t win a prize the first time you can try again by registering for the same class at a different time the other Ring.
FUN DOG SHOW SCHEDULE
| Ring 1 | Ring 2 | ||||
| 11.30 | Most expressive eyes | 11.30 | Best 6 legs (owner+dog) | ||
| 11.50 | Most loveable lad | 11.50 | Best friends (children under 16) | ||
| 12.10 | Most fabulous female | 12.10 | Pawsome Puppy (under 6 months) | ||
| 12.30 | Best trick | 12.30 | Best golden oldie (8+ years) | ||
| 12.50 | Best 6 legs (dog+owner) | 12.50 | Best rescue | ||
| 1.10-2.00 | No Class | 1.10-2.00 | No Class | ||
| 2.00 | Best golden oldie (8+years) | 2.00 | Best trick | ||
| 2.20 | Best kept coat | 2.20 | Most fabulous female | ||
| 2.40 | Waggiest tail | 2.40 | Most loveable lad | ||
| 3.00 | Best rescue | 3.00 | Most expressive eyes |
| Ring 1 | ||
| 3.30 | FREE ENTRY FOR 1ST WINNERS FROM CLASSES IN RINGS 1 & 2: “TOP DOG OF THE DAY” | 3.30 |
| Time | Agility Paddock |
| 11.30 | Fun agility – ‘Have a go sessions’ – FASTEST round over the course wins!!!! |
| 1.10-2.00 | Break |
| 2.00-3.30 | Fun agility – ‘Have a go sessions’ – FASTEST round over the course wins!!!! |
SPONSORS: WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL TO NODDY FEST SPONSORS.
EVENT SPONSOR: Greenwood Wealth Solutions
PROGRAMME SPONSOR: BEAR Petworth
RING CLASS SPONSORS: Advanced Aeration; BCG Electrical; Cordery Build; Europe Home Security; Key Systems; Lighthouse Pet Hospital; Morris Crocker; Petworth Vet Centre; and Thomas Newell Ltd; Litchfield & Fox
INDIVIDUAL ATTRACTION SPONSORS: Vintage Games, Beaver Tools Hire and Tann Westlake and Ian Williams
FOOD ZONE AREA
The Food Zone area located at the bottom of the field will serve a variety of hot and cold food and drinks throughout the day with a straw bale seating area, there will be something for all diets: meat, pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free and a Mount Noddy Tea Tent serving refreshments and delicious homemade cakes
STALLS
There will be stalls offering dog-related products and services. From healthy, natural dog treats, new and preloved dog accessories to training tips and advice from the Mount Noddy animal care team. There will be something for every dog no matter the size and every owner.
RAFFLE
We’ll be selling raffle tickets at a £5 a strip (5 tickets) and have some tempting prizes to encourage you to support our raffle. The raffle draw will take place after the Top Dog of the Day trophy has been presented at 3.25pm.
PARKING & TOILETS
Our neighbour has kindly allowed us to use the adjoining field as a free car park, and we will have car park marshals on hand during the day. Blue badge holders only, will be allowed access to the event field to park.
Portaloo’s will be located within the event field and sign posted.
WEATHER
The long range weather forecast for the early part of September looks just perfect for a dog show, not too hot and not too cold . We will have dog paddling pools and water bowls in the field and there are shaded areas in the field. Just in case the forecasters have it wrong, bring a waterproof with you and if you forget, we will have some biodegradable, waterproof ponchos you can pop on.
DOGS
All dog breeds and crossbreeds are welcome to take part (see exception below). Please keep you dog on a lead at all times, it would be total chaos otherwise. Please be careful if using an extendable lead, we don’t want lots of people tangled up!
RSPCA Sussex West Branch CIO advocate a policy of responsible pet ownership. The welfare and safety of all dogs taking part in the ring classes or agility paddock activities at Noddy Fest is our number one concern. Dogs should not be forced to take part if they are not happy doing so.
There will be ‘poo bins’ around the field so please clear up after your dog and put your ‘poo bags’ in the bins provided.
Exception:
No dog should be in attendance or compete in the Fun Dog Show if it has been subject to a Court Control Order or a Contingent Destruction Order under the Dogs Act 1871 or the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act, or to any other equivalent and/or relevant dog control measure.
For banned types, unless they have a valid Certificate of Exemption and comply with all government rules for legal ownership of a banned type – which includes ensuring that they are wearing a muzzle, kept on a lead, neutered and have third party liability insurance. RSPCA Sussex West Branch CIO, organisers of NODDY FEST have the discretionary right to refuse a dog entry if they have concerns about a dog’s legal eligibility.
MOUNT NODDY ANIMAL CENTRE
Mount Noddy Animal Centre is a working RSPCA Sussex West Branch CIO shelter for rescued cats and dogs. The Noddy Fest Fun Dog Show will be held in our ‘Field of Dreams’ a secure field adjoining our kennels. The field is a large outdoor space, and we take care in maintaining the field that is used regularly by our resident dogs. However, the grass in some areas may be uneven with stones or small holes which could be concealed under the grass. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid any potential hazard for your family, or your dog/s.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE 5TH