BBC Legend Tim Oglethorpe brings match day fever to Woof Wag Festival in Kettering
The roar of the football crowd will meet the bark of approval this spring as broadcasting legend Tim Oglethorpe swaps the commentary box for the show ring.
Woof Wag Festival is thrilled to announce that the BBC Northampton sports commentator will be presenting the Dog Show at Northants’ biggest dog festival on Saturday, 16th May at Wicksteed Park.
Known to thousands of fans as the voice of Northampton Town, Oglethorpe recently celebrated 40 years of broadcasting service, during which he has covered the Cobblers since the mid-1980s.
Having described the action for an estimated 1,000 league games, he is now set to inject the adrenaline, drama, and excitement of a cup final into the ‘Dog Show Zone’.
‘We are thrilled to have Tim join us,’ said Tina Elven, organiser of the Woof Wag Festival.
She pointed out that because the festival is a community-led, non-profit celebration of all things canine, local help is essential.
She added that the team has worked hard to make the day inclusive for every participant by creating diverse themed ‘zones’ tailored to different breeds and characters.
Tina went on to say, ‘We hope that dog lovers will come along on the day to explore everything from the have-a-go activities, wellbeing talks, canine meet-ups, puparazzi pods, zensory garden, kids fun, gratitude zone, and dog shows to the marketplace’.
On the day, Oglethorpe will ensure that every ‘sit,’ ‘stay,’ and ‘wag’ gets the same passionate analysis usually reserved for a last-minute winner at Sixfields.
The veteran broadcaster, whose connection to the local area is deeply personal, as is his love of dogs. He will bring his trademark delivery to the dog show categories that celebrate the fun and character of family dogs.
If you love dog shows and don’t want to miss out on this amazing experience, you can now register on the website for a place in one of the nine dog show categories.
Woof Wag Festival:
- Date: Saturday, 16th May, 2026
- Time: 10am to 4pm
- Location: Wicksteed Park, Kettering
For more information, or to register, visit woofwagfestival.uk.