The health and welfare of all people and dogs attending The UK Truffle Festival is of highest priority. Please read on for guidance to ensure the event is a safe and fun day for all.

• Please consider the temperament of your dog before you decide to attend the festival. The marquee at Plumpton Racecourse, where the festival will be taking place can get very busy with people and their dogs, and knowing your own dog(s), you should consider if this is an environment they will be safe in.
• If your dog is fearful around other dogs or anxious in unusual settings, including around strangers, please re-consider bringing your dog to the festival.
• Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
• Extendable dog leads are not advised.
• We’re sorry to say that bitches in season are not permitted to attend.
• Never leave your dog unattended in the car. If we see any dogs locked or left in vehicles in unsuitable conditions, we may need to seek assistance to forcibly remove the dog from your vehicle. Dogs must be under your supervision at all times.
• We advise travelling with your own fresh water. We will also provide water bowls around the festival that will be refilled regularly.
• Legally, dogs should have a collar with a tag displaying their owner’s name and contact details, in case of emergencies.
• If you want your dog to take part in The Truffle Dog Competition or the ‘have-a-go’ activity, it is your responsibility to ensure they are fit and able to do so.
• Please make sure you pick up after your dog. You will need to bring your own poop bags and dispose of them in the nearby bins.
• Anyone seen mistreating their dog or handling it poorly will be asked to leave the festival immediately. The UK Truffle Festival does not promote the use of inappropriate training devices, or forceful punishment based training techniques.

If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of security, who will contact the event organisers.

• Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian aged 18 or over. 
• Children must remain with the attending parent or guardian at all times. 
• The weather in November can be temperamental so please check the weather forecast before attending and ensure you are wearing appropriate clothing. The Truffle Dog Championship will still go ahead, even if conditions are poor. 
• The organisers of The UK Truffle Festival can take no responsibility for the medical conditions of attendees and their dogs.

The UK Truffle Festival will be photographing and filming the event for promotional purposes. Ticket holders and attendees give their express consent to the use of their actual or simulated likeness in connection with the production, exhibition, advertising or exploitation of any film, video and/or audio recording of this event and/or any element thereof in any/all media throughout the world. If you have any objection, should this happen when you attend the event, please speak to a member of security, who will contact a member of the event team on site.

By attending The UK Truffle Festival and Truffle Dog Championships you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the event. You also acknowledge that you participate in the Truffle Dog Championships competition at your own risk. The UK Truffle Festival accepts no liability whatsoever for any accidental damage or loss of any kind, whether direct or consequential, suffered by you, your family or your dog(s), in relation to attending the event, provided that nothing shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or wrongdoing.