The Northcote Road Summer Festival Returns This July!

Important Update: Northcote Road Summer Festival Dog Show 

We know how much you, and your dogs, look forward to our Dog Show every year. It’s a highlight of the Northcote Road Summer Festival! 

However, with a heatwave currently forecast, we’re reviewing whether it can go ahead this weekend. As much as we’d love to see your pups in the spotlight, their health and safety must come first, and it wouldn’t be responsible to have dogs out on hot tarmac in extreme temperatures. 

Why is heat so dangerous for dogs?
Dogs don’t sweat like humans. They mainly cool down by panting and through their paw pad areas only, which makes it much harder to regulate their temperature in hot weather.

Dogs at higher risk of heatstroke include:

• Flat-faced breeds (like Pugs, Bulldogs and Frenchies)
• Overweight, elderly or unwell dogs

Important to know:
Exercise is the most common trigger for heat-related illness, so take care not to over-exert your dog, especially in the peak heat, even a short walk can be risky.

Top tips to keep your dog safe:

• Walk only early in the morning or late evening
• Always provide fresh, cool water
• Stick to shaded areas and avoid hot pavements
• NEVER leave dogs in a parked car, even briefly
• Watch for signs of heatstroke: excessive panting, drooling, disorientation, vomiting or collapse. If you notice any of these, seek emergency help immediately.

We’ll confirm any changes to the Dog Show as soon as possible, so please keep an eye on our page for updates.

Thank you for understanding and helping us put pet safety first. Please give your pups a cool cuddle from all those involved in bringing this year’s show to you! ”

Additional guidance: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/life-with-your-dog/seasonal/hot-weather

The Northcote Road Summer Festival kicks off on Sunday, 13 July from 11am!

In what promises to be a FREE fun-filled day for the whole family, the Festival – sponsored by The Junction BID – is returning bigger and better than ever, packed full of live entertainment, plus more than 50 stalls offering finger-lickingly-good street food and unique arts and crafts. 

As always, there’ll be a giant screen broadcasting the Wimbledon Championships Finals which, in itself, has come to embody the notion of British Summertime – so get ready with the strawberries and cream!

As well as all the festival fun, this is a great opportunity to discover a rich feast of retail and service businesses on this much-loved South London street, a place which boasts an enviable selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars and vibrant boutique stores. Visit our Business Directory here...
 

The Northcote Road Summer Festival is organised by The Junction BID (Headline Sponsor). We'd also like to thank the following Cultural Partner Sponsors who are supporting this year's event: Martin & Co, Zambrero, Revitalis and The London Vet (Dog Show Partner).