13/09/2025
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What’s On Today
Event: Hickling Scarecrow Festival & Dog Show
Where: Main Street, Hickling (Melton Mowbray area) LE14 3AJ
When: ~10:00-16:00 BST today
Dog Show & Dog Market
The Dog Show is a big feature — lots of fun, engaging categories for pups to show off their personalities and talents. Some class ideas include things like “Best mutt strut,” “Strike a pose,” “Fetch challenges,” etc.
The Dog Market runs alongside, offering pet-friendly goodies: toys, treats, accessories, plus opportunities to meet canine behaviourists, trainers, and health professionals who can advise on wellness etc.
Stalls, Street Entertainment & More
Apart from the dog-centric side, there are lots of stalls: crafts, market stalls, maybe some local artists & photographers, food & drink, pet-accessories, etc.
There’s also street entertainment, teas & refreshments, chances to wander around the scarecrow displays, enjoy the vibe, meet local people, soak in village life.
Tips & Good Vibes
If you’ve brought your dog, make sure they’re comfy: water available, shade if it’s warm, rest breaks.
For the stalls: cash is always handy, but some may take cards.
Explore the scarecrow displays — each year they get more creative, these little straw characters are such a heartwarming expression of community art.
Take your time: there’s much to see & do beyond just the main show-arena.
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