A firm favourite with visitors!  Do you own the scruffiest dog? Do you and your dog look alike? Do you have a talented dog? If so, you could be a winner in one of the fun dog shows that take place throughout the duration of the weekend.

A list of the classes and times will be published here very soon

The Ramsden Flyball team will hosting a flyballs competition over the two days at the show. They will also be running a have-a-go flyball which will be open for everyone to join in. If your club would like to take part get in touch with The Ramsden Flyball.

For details of how your team can take part, please visit www.rbflyball.webs.com

If you've never tried flyball before, why not have-a-go at the show? Just bring along your dog and let the professionals teach you how its done!

Organised by the Tendering Dog Agility Group, watch our displays and then come and have a go yourself. Bring your four legged friend along to our Have a Go ring, any size, any breed, as long as it's over a year old. Get a free certificate to take home with you for your dog's scrapbook. So don't wonder "Can my dog do that?", Have a Go !

For more information visit www.tagdogs.co.uk

New for 2012.  We are pleased to welcome to the show the AMK9 Dog Display Team, volunteers who pride themselves in helping charities across the country.

Join the team for their action packed and fun displays.  Find out more at www.amk9.co.uk/dog-display-tem

We are pleased to welcome to the show members of numerous dog breed clubs.  Visitors of the show can come and find out more about a huge variety of dog breeds, some well known, some very rare.

Learn more about ‘man’s best friend’ and discover which breeds are suitable to which environments.  Confirmed so far are:  Inuits, Cane Corso, Newfoundlands, Greyhounds, Boxers and Alsations.

' More than just a pretty face'

Meet the Tibetan Terrier, nick named 'The little peo-ple'. A medium sized dog, who is funny, robust and ener-getic, enabling them to travel great distances with their owners.

As the name suggests they come from the moun-tains of Tibet, being bred to raise the alarm when intruders approach the monastery's. Large flat feet to enable sure footing in the snow, and to enable strong safe climbing ability. Their non shedding coat makes them good around asthma sufferers. Come and meet the Tibetan Terrier.

Greyhoundhomer was first formed in April 2006 by a small group of volunteers originally spread over Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire. Once approval came from the Retired Greyhound Trust Head Office, Greyhoundhomer started by homing dogs directly from owners and trainers. Since then we have gone from strength to strength so that currently over 800 greyhounds are in homes as a direct result. Grehoundhomer will running the All About Dogs Fun Dog Show on Saturday and Sunday. Classes to follow shortly.

Our Group was formed ten years ago for people and their Newfoundland’s to enjoy working, playing, and socialising in a safe and friendly environment. Our gaol as a Group is to encourage people to have fun with their Newfoundland’s doing things the dogs love best, swimming, carting, and going for walks. Within our Group we have members who have many years of ownership and experience with Newfoundland’s.

Our Group attends country fairs and charity events showing the public how Newfoundland’s love to pull carts and swim, but also the other side of owning a Newfoundland, dealing with their slobber, grooming, and their size.For more information and events we have planned for the year, please check our website, www.themidessexnewfoundlandsgroup.com

Come and visit us on our stand and watch our parade in the arena.

Enjoy this amazing display of agility and speed consisting of a whole host of beautiful but deadly falcons.  From the fast and agile Harris Hawk to huge Buzzards this professional display is sure to keep you entertained.

You can find out more about the birds as well as some beautiful images by visiting www.flightofthefalcon.co.uk

We are pleased to welcome to the show the team from the British Martial Arts Karate Group.  The team, which teaches karate to students of all ages are based in several locations across Essex, including Southend and Basildon.

The exciting demonstration performed by local members (of all ages) must not be missed!

If you think you have what it takes to be part of the team, why not find out more at http://www.karateclubessex.co.uk

Pick your favourite and enjoy the race.  This fun ferret race will take place in the countryside arena throughout the show.  No money is exchanged hands and the emphasis is on fun and education.

Come and support Ferret Friends Rescue and take part in their entertaining ferret racing show in the countryside arena.

Bet you've never seen owl complete a Dog Agility Course?!  Well, there's always a first – join Andrew and his team of highly skilled owls in the Countryside Arena and witness first hand this amazing display.

You can even meet the owls and find out from Andrew (from Berkley Owls) just how clever owls really are.

All the way from Norfolk, we are pleased to be joined by Dunhamswood Gundogs.  Come along and learn from Steve some of the tricks of the trade of how working dogs are trained to an acceptable level and meet the stars of the show, a group of ‘novice’ gundogs – always interesting, sometimes hilarious.

Steve has been training gundogs for over 20 years and is a font of knowledge – he will be happy provide some great advice at the show.

A real country treat for horse lovers – come and join licensed Parelli Trainer, Terry Roberts is this wonderful demonstration of natural horsemanship.

Terry, a licensed Parelli Professional 1 star Instructor provides Parelli tuition across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire – you can find out all about him by visiting his website http://www.robertsnaturalhorsemanship.com

It takes years of training for a horse to be ready to be ridden into battle!  Enjoy the jousting and stunt displays in the Main Arena, and then join the cast at the stable area.

Learn more about these magnificent stunt horses and find out just how much hard work goes into training them to take part in a stunt show.

Do you fancy yourself as good as Robin Hood with a bow and arrow?  If so, join the experts from your local Archery Club, the Southend and District Archery Club http://www.southendanddistrictarchery.com/  and have a go at real field archery.
For all ages, get some expert advice and see if you can beat the pros and hit the bull's-eye.

The Ramsden Flyball team will hosting a flyballs competition over the two days at the show. They will also be running a have-a-go flyball which will be open for everyone to join in. If your club would like to take part get in touch with The Ramsden Flyball.

For details of how your team can take part, please visit www.rbflyball.webs.com

If you've never tried flyball before, why not have-a-go at the show? Just bring along your dog and let the professionals teach you how its done!

Organised by the Tendering Dog Agility Group, watch our displays and then come and have a go yourself. Bring your four legged friend along to our Have a Go ring, any size, any breed, as long as it's over a year old. Get a free certificate to take home with you for your dog's scrapbook. So don't wonder "Can my dog do that?", Have a Go !

For more information visit www.tagdogs.co.uk

See, feel and have a go.. with all the latest trout & salmon fishing tackle and outdoor clothing.  Learn how to Fly Fish with local members from the Salmon & Trout Association and GAIA (Game Angling Instructors Association)

And whilst you're there why not have a go at the Carrilon UK Fly Casting Championship – with prizes to be won!!

Come along and meet Robin Hood & his Merry Men in their authentic medieval village. Thanks to the members of the Medieval Combat Society, visitors of the Robin Hood Game & Country Show can sample medieval life with dancing and music from the period and even a spot of archery.

If you are really lucky, you may even get to meet the world famous (lovable) rogue himself….

Learn more about these beautiful birds in the Berkley Owls static display.  Did you know that some hunt during the day?  If not, then come and have a chat with Andy and his family to find out more about these beautiful birds…

Once you have enjoyed the Ferret Racing in the Countryside Arena, why not come and meet some of the stars.

The team from Ferret Friends Rescue are at the show all weekend and welcome visitors to come along and learn more about ferrets and how they can make great pets (to the right, responsible owners).

NEW FOR 2012!  Not only can you learn about owls at this years show – for 2012 we are pleased to welcome the team from Flight of the Falcons.

After enjoying the amazing display, why not come along and meet and even hold these amazing raptors.

Visit Countryman's Walk or the Country Pursuit Halls where you can find a whole host of trade stands selling top brands, including Hunter wellies.

There's also a huge range of country clothing on sale at special show prices!

A very popular part of the show, the festival of food & drink features a host of scrumptious produce, from fine wines to delicious cheeses.  You'll also find some of your favourite local brands, including the popular Giggly Pig Sausages…

You can find the festival of food & drink marquee near the entrance/exit of the show.

Join a selection of the finest craftsmen (and women) that the area has to offer.
 
From fun hand-crafted toys to beautiful crafted jewellery – all products in this section are hand-made.

For all the anglers out there – come and buy your fishing equipment at the show at special discounted rates. From bait to tackle, the Fishermans' section is dedicated to fishing.

Also, keen game enthusiasts can meet up with a host of suppliers to stock up on that necessary equipment – from decoying to working dog supplies.

Walk on water, with the fun water zorbing

Purchase a wrist band and let the children go mad in the inflatable fun zone.  With a selection of several ‘castles’ this is the perfect chance for parents to relax whilst the kids expel some energy.

From Crossbows to archery, try your luck at one of the shooting ranges and maybe you can win a prize…

Bring out the commando in you at the Paintball Firing Range. Using the supplied gun and paintballs see if you can hit the targets….. and you must make as much mess as possible!