A Wild West-themed night of country music, line dancing and fundraising is coming to Solihull as Birmingham Dogs Home prepares to host its first ever Mini Country Music Festival.

The event will take place at the charity's centre on Catherine-de-Barnes Lane on Saturday, August 22, with country music fans invited to enjoy live performances while raising money to support homeless and vulnerable dogs across the West Midlands.

Performers will include Kassidy Kiernan, Two Ways Home and Buckle 'N' Boots, alongside radio DJ Harry Colley from Country Roads Radio on Cheshire Mix 56.

As well as live music, visitors will be able to try line dancing, take on a bucking bronco and browse shopping stalls selling gifts and treats.

There will also be a licensed bar and food stalls, while children can take part in cowboy-themed crafts and face painting.

The event is being held to raise vital funds for Birmingham Dogs Home, which says it costs around £6,000 a day to keep its centres in Solihull and Wolverhampton open.

The charity rescues more than 2,000 dogs every year, providing care, rehabilitation and rehoming services for animals in need.

Rachel Frost, Events and Community Fundraising Manager at Birmingham Dogs Home, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be hosting our first ever Country Music Festival at Birmingham Dogs Home this year.

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"Country and Western music is more popular than ever and, with so many fans here in the West Midlands, it will be a great opportunity to raise funds to ensure thousands of dogs across the region receive the care and support they need.

"We're incredibly grateful to our supporters, volunteers, stallholders and local businesses who help us make events like this possible, and we can't wait to welcome everyone for what promises to be a fantastic day."

The festival will run from 5pm to 11pm, with tickets costing £25 for adults and £10 for children.

Tickets are available here.

The event is open to humans only, with dogs not permitted due to restrictions.