Join Dream Empire Events LTD and Riverside Vets as they celebrate a landmark golden jubilee! The Riverside Vets 50th Anniversary & Dog Show takes place on Sunday 9th August 2026 at The Hub, Eastleigh. Open to the public, this milestone event is designed as an action-packed, dog-friendly family day out featuring a charity dog show, scent work classes, local animal charities, pet-themed stalls, delicious food, a licensed bar, and entertainment for all ages.
Event Schedule & Opening Times
The Riverside Vets 50th Anniversary & Dog Show takes place on Sunday in Eastleigh:
- Event Date: Sunday 9th August 2026
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: The Hub, Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire (SO50 6LA)
- Organisers: Dream Empire Events LTD in partnership with Riverside Vets
Attractions & Event Highlights
A fun-filled family day out packed with dog activities, children’s entertainment, market shopping, and refreshments:
- Charity Dog Show: A fun competitive dog show raising funds directly for Blue Cross Southampton.
- Dog Activities: Interactive scent work classes and dog-friendly fun throughout the day.
- Market & Pet Stalls: Browse a wide variety of pet-themed stalls, local artisan craft traders, and local animal charity stalls.
- Children’s Entertainment: Kids’ rides, bouncy castle, glitter tattoos, and interactive animal encounters.
- Food, Drink & Music: Licensed bar, street food vendors, hot and cold drinks, an ice cream van, and a live DJ providing music.
Ticket Types & Pricing
This event is open to the whole community and free to attend:
- Visitor Entry: FREE (no ticket required; dogs are welcome)
How to Get to The Hub, Eastleigh
The Hub is situated on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh and is easily reachable via public transport or road:
- By Train: Eastleigh Railway Station is less than a 15-minute walk (approx. 0.7 miles) along Bishopstoke Road, providing fast connections from Southampton Central, Winchester, and London Waterloo.
- By Bus: Local bus routes operated by Bluestar stop along Bishopstoke Road near the sports playing fields and venue entrance.
- By Car: Accessible via Junction 12 or Junction 13 off the M3, or Junction 5 off the M27, following signs into Eastleigh town centre towards Bishopstoke Road (SO50 6LA).
Parking Information
Parking options near The Hub for visitors:
- On-Site Parking: On-site parking is available at The Hub playing fields car park.
- Nearby Car Parks: Additional public town centre car parks in Eastleigh (such as Mitchell Road Car Park and Swan Centre Car Park) are located within a short walking distance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the Riverside Vets 50th Anniversary & Dog Show taking place?
- The event takes place on Sunday 9 August 2026, running from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Where is the event being held?
- It is held at The Hub, Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire (SO50 6LA).
- Is there an entry fee to attend?
- No, entry to the event is completely free and open to the public.
- Are dogs allowed at the event?
- Yes! Dogs are warmly welcomed to attend, enter the dog show, and join in the scent work classes.
- Which charity does the dog show support?
- The fun dog show is raising money directly for Blue Cross Southampton.
- What children’s entertainment is available?
- Children can enjoy a bouncy castle, kids’ rides, glitter tattoos, and interactive animal encounters.
- What food and drink options are on site?
- There will be food and drink stalls, a licensed bar, and an ice cream van operating throughout the day.
- Who is organizing the 50th Anniversary event?
- The celebration is hosted by Dream Empire Events LTD in partnership with Riverside Vets.
- Where can visitors park?
- On-site parking is available at The Hub playing fields, with additional public car parks nearby in Eastleigh town centre.
- How do I get to The Hub by train?
- The venue is less than a 15-minute walk (approx. 0.7 miles) from Eastleigh Railway Station along Bishopstoke Road.