Forthcoming Events 2026

Sunday 5th July, 11 am to 4 pm - The Gordon Endler Memorial Event, Sandown Airport, Scotchells Brook Lane, Lake, PO36 0JP

This event raises funds for the Air Ambulance, and is hosted by the island's motorcycle community in memory of Gordon Endler. There will be stalls, classic motorbikes and entertainment, including our very own Ability Dog demonstration! We look forward to being part of this event and showing what our Ability Dogs can do. It is certain to be a great day out for all!

Saturday 11th July, 10 am to 5 pm & Sunday 12th July, 9:30 am to 4 pm - Royal Isle of Wight County Show, Isle of Wight County Showground, Cowes Road, Northwood PO30 5TP

Come and see us at this fantastic traditional County Show – we’ll be there alongside other charities and trades including farming and livestock, local produce and crafts. Our puppies will be putting on two demonstrations each day to show how we train our Ability Dogs to help people.

Saturday 18th July, time tbc - Northwood Cemetery Open Day, Northwood Cemetery, Newport Road, Cowes PO31 7ER

Friends of Northwood Cemetery are hosting this lovely event to educate and inform the public about the work done at the cemetery. The group are inviting other organisations along to spread awareness and fundraise! We will have some of our merchandise for sale, some brilliant games available to play, and puppies to meet! Don't miss out on this fun and informative open day.

Sunday 9th August, 10 am to 5 pm - Jag Club Regional Show (Autofest), Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Railway View, Havenstreet, PO33 4DR

Come and enjoy a fabulous day out amongst a gathering of truly splendid cars and vehicles of all types, both vintage and modern. With a full day of live music and entertainment along with many trade stands. Come and say hello to our puppies in training, and have a go at our fun games, including bottle tombola and children’s lucky dip.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August, 10 am to 6 pm - The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, Fighting Cocks Crossroads, Bathingbourne Lane, Sandown, PO36 0LU

With live music, children’s activities and garlic galore, this show is not to be missed! We will be there alongside the other trades and charities. We will have our usual fundraising games, with things for you to buy and puppies for you to meet.

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September, 10 am to 5 pm - Wolverton Manor Garden Fair, Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, PO30 3JS

Come and see us at the Island’s largest traditional garden fair, with craft stalls, dancing, cooking demonstrations, classic car displays, woodcarving, archery and much more. We will be there with games to play, things to buy and puppies to meet! We will also be putting on two demonstrations per day to show just how our Ability Dogs can help people.

Saturday 21st November, 7 pm to 10 pm - Ability Dogs Barn Dance, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, PO30 2QR

We hope you can join us for another fantastic barn dance in November - more details to follow.