The annual food festival attracted tens of thousands of visitors last year - but also appears to be a popular event to bring our furry friends to as well.
Our photographer snapped a few of the many pooches who accompanied their owners to grab some tasty grub.
Can you spot your pup in our gallery?
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
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![The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.]( "The Northern Echo: Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.")
Dogs at Bishop Auckland Food Festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
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