I know, I know! I should have made this at the beginning of the year. Here are the events I'll be attending for the rest of the year.
Many of my wares are discounted at these events, and you can order a signature inkypup postcard portrait of your pet, hand-drawn for you on the day!
Friday 29th of August - Children's nature collage workshop at Gainsborough Library
10:30am - 11:30am
That's right! I'll be running my first ever workshop. This will be part of the 2025 Summer reading challenge "Story Garden" where children can engage with garden and nature themed crafts each Friday. In honour of Bird Week, we will be making a collage of our nation's smallest bird, the goldcrest. See more information: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/events-and-activities
Sunday 7th of September - Paws in the Park at Market Rasen Racecourse
Gates open 10:30am
A fun charity dog show to support the Spaniel Rescue Foundation. Alongside a plethora of food and gift stands, there will be of course, a fun dog show and lots of activities for you and your dog to sink your teeth into. Activities and entertainment include but are not limited to: Flyball demos, dancing with dogs, scurry try-outs, and scent work. There will also be experts offering education on first aid, nutrition, and training.
See more information: https://www.spanielrescuefoundation.org/pawsinthepark25
Saturday 13th of September - Dobiefest at the Oakridge Arena, Collingham
Gates open 9:30am
Charity dog show in support of Lincs Dobermann Rescue. With multiple pet themed stalls both indoors and out, there will be a fun dog show open to dobies as well as other breeds; agility and flyball displays; and working dog demonstrations including fire & rescue, detection, and carriage dogs. They even have their own merch!
See more information: https://dobiefest.co.uk/
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of September - Lincolnshire Artisan Market at the Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park
9:30am - 4:00pm
The Whisby craft events organised by Brett Barker (Upcycled Innovations) are my usual haunt! You can find a cornucopia of artisanal crafts by local creatives in the Cygnet Suite which is on the floor below the shop (accessed via stairs, lift and boardwalk). You can go for a walk around the lakes or have a coffee upstairs while you wait for your postcard portrait.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of September - Crafty Christmas Market at the Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park
9:30am - 4:00pm
The same as above but festive-themed! This will be your very last chance to order something in time for Christmas.