Derwen College Fete and Dog Show 2026, Essential Information
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Fete and Dog Show, taking place Saturday 13 June 2026.
It is FREE to get in to this year’s Derwen Fete and Dog Show (competition entry charges apply). Here’s some handy information to help you plan your visit.
Derwen Fete and Dog Show Opening Times
The Fete and Dog Show will be open 10am to 4pm Saturday 13 June 2026.
What’s On?
- Local craft stalls
- Derwen stalls and games
- Marketplace outlets will be open
- Jacket potatoes will be served in The Orangery Restaurant, where there will also be a prosecco bar
- Lawn games
- BBQ, ice cream, bar and picnic area
Dog Show
Sponsored by Duffy's Diner in Oswestry, and judged by Hilbrae Dog Rescue.
Find out more about the Dog Show classes and timings.
Duck Race
Buy a duck on the day or, purchase a Duck Race sponsorship package
Fete Competitions
Six fete competitions, each with a youth and adult class.
Grand Raffle
Fabulous prizes to be won at this year's Derwen College Grand Raffle.
Buy your tickets in-person, or online!
Cash or Card?
Entry into the fete is FREE, although there will be donation stations at the entrances should you wish to donate to Derwen Charity.
The stalls and outlets to purchase food and drink may not always have a card machine for payments, and may only be able to take cash. There is no cash machine on site at Derwen, so please ensure you bring cash with you. You can find the nearest cashpoint here.
Fete Parking
The entrance for ALL visitors during the Fete & Dog Show will be at Derwen College Entrance A, Twmpath Lane, Gobowen.
Blue badge holders are invited to park via Entrance C (main/Orangery Restaurant entrance on Whittington Road).
Public Transport
The Fete is accessible via Arriva Buses from Oswestry Bus Station (services 2 and 53). The nearest bus stops are Park Hall Derwen College and Gobowen Agnes Hunt.
Gobowen Railway Station is a 15 minute walk from the Fete. Regular trains arrive at Gobowen from Chester, Shrewsbury and Birmingham.