Woofest returns to Chaumont-en-Vexin for canine festival

The Woofest festival is returning to the Domaine de Bertichères in Chaumont-en-Vexin, Oise, for a weekend of activities dedicated to dogs and their owners. Held on September 12 and 13, 2026, the event is described as one of the largest canine festivals in Europe.

Participants can engage in various activities across 120 hectares, including a 6-kilometer obstacle course featuring water sections and mud. Other highlights include guided walks and the ‘Woof Jump,’ where dogs jump from a dock into a 12-meter pool. The festival also features a ‘Woof Village’ with approximately 50 stands and a dedicated wellness area for pets. Organizers expect more than 35,000 visitors over the weekend.