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Big Doggie Do

Join us at Willen Lake for a pawsome weekend celebrating all things dogs!

Willen Lake

Sat 16 May 2026 (Two-day event)

Sat 12:00 PM- 17:00 PM & Sun 11:00 AM - 16:00 PM

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Suitable for all ages

Free entry

Join us at Willen Lake South on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May for an awesome weekend celebrating all things dogs! What3words location duty.craftsman.casual.

Take part in many different activities including our annual dog show, see spectacular dog display teams and learn more about our precious four-legged friends.

Explore stalls and charities local to Milton Keynes and enjoy meeting different breeds of dogs across the weekend.

Lunch is sorted, with a wide range of food vendors on site from street food to tasty churros for dessert!

The event is suitable for all ages and children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Please note dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

No booking required. We look forward to seeing you there!

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