2022 Dog Events Australia - Calendar of Festivals & Expos

Choose from Dogs Day Out, Dog Festivals, Pet & Animal Expos, Pet Markets, Charity Fundraiser Events & Dog-friendly Venues around Australia. 

If you are holding a dog-related event or fundraiser in 2022 anywhere in Australia, please send us all the details: publisher@australiandoglover.com 

JANUARY 2022

Moonlight Cinema (dog-friendly) - Sydney (to 3 Apr 2022); Adelaide (to 16 Jan 2022); Brisbane (to 20 Feb 2022); Melbourne (to 27 Mar 2022). 

5 January 2022 - Puppy Day at Sugar Republic, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW

10 - 14 & 17 - 21 January 2022 - Future Vet Kids Camp, Sydney, NSW

22 January 2022 - RSPCA Brisbane's 10th Birthday Bash, Animal Care Campus, Wacol, QLD

22 January 2022 - Flinders Pet Show, Adelaide, SA

FEBRUARY 2022

1 - 28 February 2022 - National "Animals Helping Humans" Month

5 February 2022 - Woodlea's Bloomville Doggy Day Out, Melbourne, VIC 

5 February 2022 - Street Paws Festival - The Shire, Sydney, NSW

6 February 2022 - Dog Day by Pound Paws & The Sheaf, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW

13 February 2022 - Pinot & Pooch - Celebrate an Early Valentine's Day, Simon Tolley Wines, Woodside, SA

13 February 2022 - Kindred Spirits Dog Cafe Valentine's Day Singles Event, Davistown, NSW

13 February 2022 - Good Dogs of Brunswick Good Dogs of Valentine's Day, Brunswick, VIC

14 February 2022 - Seeing Eye Dogs PALentine's Day livestream Q&A (Facebook online)

19-20 February 2022 - Dog-friendly Pick Your Own Sunflowers, Dunnstown, VIC

27 February 2022 - Dogs in the Park Castle Hill, Sydney, NSW

MARCH 2022

1-31 March 2022 - Walk4Paws #MentalHealthMarch fundraiser (dog walking challenge) 

1-31 March 2022 - PETstock Assist National Pet Adoption Month (National)

4-8 March 2022 - Holistic Dog Care Summit (Online), worldwide

5 March 2022 - VetShopAustralia Surfing Dog Championships 2022, Noosa, QLD

5-27 March 2022 - Scratch Patch Dog Park, Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North, VIC

6 March 2022 - Inverleigh Dachshund Derby, Inverleigh, VIC

6 March 2022 - Warratina Lavender Farm's Dog Day, Wandin North, VIC

6 March 2022 - Mardi Gras Dog Day at The Australian Heritage Hotel, the Rocks, Sydney, NSW

10 March 2022 - Doyalson Garden Pawty, Doyalson Animal Hospital, NSW

12 March 2022 - Puppadeli Pet Cafe Grand Opening, Lane Cove, NSW

13 March 2022 - Woof at Whiteman Park, Perth, WA

13 March 2022 - Dog Dryland Sledding - Beginner Day, Northern Exposure Gig Racing Club, Elimbah, QLD

13 March 2022 - Pets in the park, Cleveland Markets, Brisbane, QLD

16 March 2022 - Coogee Healthy Pet Day, Elphinstone Reserve, South Coogee, Sydney, NSW

19 - 20 March 2022 - Pawsitive Steps - Mind, Doggy & Spirit Festival, Castle Hill Showground, Sydney, NSW (postponed)

20 March 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW St Ives, Sydney, NSW

20 March 2022 - Street Paws Festival - Rushcutters Bay, NSW

20 March 2022 - Pick up with your Pup Day at Jay Berries, Wandin East, Victoria

20 March 2022 - Pets in the Park Stonnington, Malvern East, VIC 

23 March 2022 - Guide Dogs Australia Puppy Live (12:00pm – 12:15pm) - Facebook Live

27 March 2022 - Pups in Pubs at The Tudor Hotel, Redfern, NSW

27 March 2022 - DogFest, Logan, QLD

28 March 2022 - Walk4Paws for #MentalHealthMarch, The Carrington, Sydney

APRIL 2022

Siberian Husky - Kirri Jacobsen (Credit: Brian York Photography)

2 April 2022 - Yarra One's Pet Day Out 2022, South Yarra, VIC

2 April 2022 - Pet Festival 2022 Willoughby (cancelled), NSW

3 April 2022 - Adventure Dog Cross Country Challenge 2022, Wandin Park, Gruyere, VIC

3 April 2022 - All About The Fur Dog Market & Family Fun Day, Beenleigh, QLD

8 - 19 April 2022 - ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Dog Show, Homebush, NSW

9 - 13 April 2022 - Future Vet Kids Camp, Waverley College, Sydney, NSW

10 April 2022 - AAPS Ethical Market & Easter Egg Hunt, Melbourne, VIC

17 April 2022 - Pups in Pubs Moonee Beach, NSW

17 April 2022 - Pawsecco Puppy Parade, The Winery, Surry Hills, NSW

21-23 April 2022 - Dog-friendly Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash, Broken Hill, NSW

23 April 2022 - IIKO Mazesoba / Pound Paws / Naked Munch pop-up event, Haymarket, NSW

23 April 2022 - Dog Dryland Sledding - Beginner Day, Northern Exposure Gig Racing Club, Redbank Creek, QLD

24 April 2022 - Dogs in the Park at Family Show, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW

24 April 2022 - A Dog's Life Pet Expo, Tewantin Noosa Lions Park, Noosaville, QLD

30 April 2022 - Woof Doof Dog-friendly (Silent) Disco at Ivy Blu, Brisbane, QLD

MAY 2022

1 May 2022 - Furry Friends Day out at Montague Markets West End, Brisbane, QLD

1 May 2022 - The Great Nundle Dog Race, Nundle, NSW

1 May 2022 - Walk for PetWellness Fundraiser, Docklands, Melbourne, VIC

6 May 2022 - Live from Seeing Eye Dogs Puppy Centre, Facebook live (12:30pm)

7 May 2022 - DogFest 2022, Ipswich, QLD

8 May 2022 - Dog Mother's Day at The Australian Heritage Hotel, The Rocks, Sydney

14 May 2022 - Street Paws Festival Hunters Hill, Henley Green Community Garden, Sydney, NSW

21 May 2022 - Albion Puppy Pawty, Albion Hotel, Parramatta, NSW

21 - 22 May 2022 - The Mongrel Dog Show (Bellingen Show), NSW

22 May 2022 - Flynn's Walk - ACT 2022, Parkes, ACT, NSW

28 May 2022 - Park your old dog food with ilume, St. Kilda, VIC

29 May 2022 - RSPCA Million Paws Walk, ACT, NSW, NT, 

29 May 2022 - SCAR & Moon Dog OG Rescue All-Stars Launch Party, Abbotsford, VIC

29 May 2022 - Greyhound Rescue's Greyt Masters Art & Ales Auction, Yulli's Brews, Alexandria, NSW

29 May 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW Luddenham, Sydney, NSW

JUNE 2022

5 June 2022 - Bark in the Park 2022, St Leonard's Park, North Sydney, NSW

11 June 2022 - Empower Assistance Dogs Gala Ball, The Westin, Brisbane, QLD

12 June 2022 - Dogs NSW "Dogs On Show" Open Day, Orchard Hills, NSW

19 June 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW Castle Hill, NSW

JULY 2022

5 - 7 July 2022 - Birdsville Big Red Bash, Simpson Desert

9 July 2022 - Bark Park 2022, Central Coast's Dogs Day Out, Gosford, NSW

9 July 2022 - A Pooch Affair, Exhibition Park, Mitchell, ACT

10 July 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW, Swansea, NSW

16 July 2022 - Puppy Pawty, Stockland Balgowlah, Sydney, NSW

16 July 2022 - Splendour in the Doghouse, Tudor Hotel, Redfern, Sydney, NSW

23 July 2022 - Paws in the Piazza, Wentworth Point, Sydney, NSW

23 - 24 July 2022 - RSPCA Pop Up Dog Adoption, Westbourne Park, SA

24 July 2022 - Dogs on the Green Markets, Benowa, Gold Coast, QLD

24 July 2022 - The Paws Room Pop-up, Rosalie Village, Paddington, QLD

30 July 2022 - 80's Trivia Fundraising Night Australian Lions Hearing Dogs, Brighton Beach, VIC

30-31 July 2022 - Tails & Trails - Tail Runner Event, Holmesville, NSW

31 July 2022 - Pups in Pubs at Willie the Boatman, St Peters, NSW

31 July 2022 - Paws & Claws Market, The Mills Precinct, Toowoomba, QLD

AUGUST 2022

1 - 31 August 2022 - Guide Dogs Australia's PAWGUST Fundraiser, National

from 6 August 2022 - Walk4Paws 30-Day Dog Walking Challenge, National

6 - 7 August 2022 - Sydney Dog Lovers Show 2022, Sydney, NSW 

6 - 7 August 2022 - Wellington Pet & Animal Expo, Wellington, New Zealand

13 - 14 August 2022 - Dinner Plain Sled Dog Sprint, Dinner Plain, VIC

14 August 2022 - RSPCA Cupcake Day 2022, National

14 August 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW Luddenham, Sydney, NSW

18 - 21 August 2022 - Dog-friendly Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash, Broken Hill, NSW

19 August 2022 - Live from the Seeing Eye Dogs puppy centre, Facebook Live (12:00pm)

19 August 2022 - Paws & Tails Winter Art Gallery - SCAR fundraiser, West Melbourne, VIC

20 August 2022 - Paws in the Piazza,Wentworth Point, NSW

21 August 2022 - Dilly Doggy Day Out, Picton, NSW

21 August 2022 - Street Paws Festival Northern Beaches, Mona Vale, NSW

26 August 2022 - Barkfest International Dog Day, Rhodes Waterside, Rhodes, NSW

26 - 28 August 2022 - 2022 DOGS NSW / Royal Canin International Spring Fair

27 August 2022 - Welcome to Thornbury x ilume Pup Lunch, Melbourne, VIC

27 August 2022 - Paws at the Park, Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, QLD

27 August 2022 - GAP NSW Greyhound Adoption Day, PETstock Adoption Day, NSW

27-28 August 2022 - Central PAW-K International Dog Day 2022, Birkenhead Point, Sydney, NSW

28 August 2022 - Dog Day at Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge, NSW

28 August 2022 - Pups in the Pubs, The Regent, Kingsford, NSW

28 August 2022 - Pound Paws World Dog Day at The Sheaf, Double Bay, NSW

28 August 2022 - World Dog Day at Darlo Bar, Darlinghurst, NSW

28 August 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW Maitland, NSW

SEPTEMBER 2022

1 - 30 September  2022 - Petals and Pups 2022 -Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba, QLD

1-30 September 2022 - Variety - the Children's Charity Petember Challenge, National

1 September 2022  - Seeing Eye Dogs puppy caring info session (in-person & online), Kensington, VIC

2 - 7 September 2022 - Dog Anxiety Summit hosted by Pet Summits, Online, Worldwide

3 September 2022 - DC League of Super Pets Doggy Drive-In Festival Event, Coburg, VIC

3 September 2022 - Street Paws Festival Brisbane, Ferny Grove, QLD 

3-11 September 2022 - Royal Adelaide Show Dog Competition, Adelaide, SA

4 September 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW Castle Hill, NSW

8 September 2022 - Paint your Pet - Pinot & Picasso Ballarat, VIC

9 - 10 September - Royal Adelaide Show Dog Grooming Competition, Wayville, SA

9 - 11 September 2022 - The Great Cattle Dog Muster, Muswellbrook Showgrounds, NSW

10 September 2022 - Melbourne Gold Rush 2022, Golden Retriever Rescue meet-up, Skye, VIC

11 September 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW Penrith, NSW

11 September 2022 - Geelong Dog Lovers Market, Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong, VIC

11 September 2022 - 2022 Wyndham Pet & Animal Expo, Werribee, VIC

11 September 2022 - A Weiner Affair All4dachshunds, Everton Hills, QLD

17 Sept - 2 Oct 2022 - CherryHill Orchards Blossom Festival 2022 (dog-friendly), Wandin East, VIC

17 September 2022 - VEND Doggo Day, Virginia, QLD

17 September 2022 - Paws in the Piazza Wentworth Point, Sydney, NSW

18 September 2022 - Flynn's Walk, Newington Armory, Olympic Park, NSW

18 September 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW St Ives, NSW

18 September 2022 - Bark in the Park by Greater Springfield Veterinary, Springfield Central, QLD

18 September 2022 - Dogs Day Out in Mawson Lakes, Lions Club of Salisbury, SA

18 September 2022 - Dogs West Open Day Expo 2022, Southern River, WA

25 September 2022 - Dogs in the Park Sutherland Shire, Cronulla, NSW

25 September 2022 - Muddy Paws Festival, Sydney Park, Alexandria, NSW

25 September 2022 - Doggy Vibes, Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast, QLD

25 September 2022 - SDRQ Tails & Trails: Fun Run, Duathlon & Triathlon, Grandchester, QLD

25 September 2022 - Doggy Picnic Adventures Dandenongs, VIC

25 September 2022 - Great Global Greyhound Walk, Burswood Park, Perth, WA

25 September 2022 - Paint your Pet - fundraiser for Safe Pets Safe Families, Adelaide, SA

29 September 2022 - Delightful Dogs (drawing & painting) for kids aged 5-8, Wollongong Art Gallery, NSW

30 September 2022 - Paint your Pet by Brush & Bubbles, Geelong, VIC

OCTOBER 2022

1 October 2022 - Pound Paws Dog Day, North Bondi Park, Bondi Beach, NSW (new date TBC)

1 October 2022 - Doggies Day Out at Norah Head Sporties, Norah Head, NSW

1 October 2022 - Paws For A Purpose - Fundraising Quiz Night, Langford, WA

1 October 2022 - Agility Dog Club of SA - 30th Anniversary Trials, Glenelg, SA

1 - 2 October 2022 - Salty Paws - Pooch Walk and Coastal Cleanup, Scarborough Beach, WA

1 - 3 October 2022 - 24th Australian Flyball National Championships, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, NSW

1 - 9 October 2022 - Mission Adoptable at Victorian animal rescue groups, VIC

2 October 2022 - Penny Marathon animal welfare charity Mini Market, Brighton Le Sands, NSW

2 October 2022 - Melbourne Pet Grooming Championships 2022, Ascot Vale, VIC

2 October 2022 - Hounds Day Out by Free the Hounds, Burswood Park, WA

2 October 2022 - Bark in The Park South Fremantle, WA

7 - 9 October 2022 - Sit Stay Society Rescue Dog Wine Bar, Darlinghurst, NSW

8 October 2022 - DoGoodDoggy Pups, Pilates and Pints 7th Day Brewery, Brookvale, NSW

8 October 2022 - Paws at the Point, Wentworth Point, NSW

9 October  2022 - Pink Up Your Pooch for the @mcgrathfoundation, Penrith, NSW

9 October 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW Canterbury, NSW

9 October 2022 - Blacktown City Pet Festival 2022, Blacktown, NSW 

9 October 2022 - Pets' Day Out, Ballam Park, Frankston, VIC

14-16 October 2022 - Melbourne Dog Lovers Show 2022, Melbourne, VIC

15 October 2022 - Pound Paws Dog Day, Bella Vista Pocket Park, Bella Vista, NSW

15 October 2022 - Santa Paws Mini Christmas Dog Market, Nerang, Gold Coast, QLD

15 October 2022 - Barktober Fest, Carseldine Markets, Brisbane, QLD

15-16 October 2022 - Auckland Pet & Animal Expo, Auckland, New Zealand

16 October 2022 - Dachstober Longdog Festival, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW

16 October 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW Wollongong, NSW

16 October 2022 - Floriade Dogs Day Out 2022, Canberra, ACT 

16 October 2022 - Pours & Paws Market, The National Richmond, VIC

18 - 31 October 2022 - RSPCA Rescue Run Fundraiser, National

21 - 23 October 2022 - Brisbane Groomathon Dog Grooming Competition, North Lakes, QLD

22 October - Dating with Dogs by Puppy Pub Crawl, Fitzroy, VIC 

22-23 October 2022 - BONE-ANZA Weekend! Dogs on the Green, Benowa, Gold Coast, QLD

23 October 2022 - Dog Day at Warratina Lavender Farm, VIC

26 - 27 October 2022 - The VET Expo 2022, International Convention Centre, Sydney, NSW

29 October 2022 - The Pet Gala ACT Pet Crisis Support, Canberra, ACT

30 October 2022 - Dogs in the Park (Halloween edition), Shellharbour, NSW

30 October 2022  - Swanky Paws Charity Book Launch, Sydney, NSW

TBA - The Bungendore Show (Flat Chat Dog Race), Bungendore, NSW

Nillumbik Pet Expo, Nillumbik, VIC  (TBC)

Hogs 4 Dogs annual Cause for Paws 2022 (TBC), WA

NOVEMBER 2022

5 November 2022 - Djerriwarrh Festival Dog Fashion Show, Melton, VIC

5 November 2022 - Use Your Noodle - Greyhound Rescue Trivia Night, Ashfield, NSW

5 - 6 November 2022 - The Pet Show Sydney, NSW

6 November 2022 - Pound Paws Dog Day the Clovelly Hotel, Clovelly, NSW

6 November 2022 - Kodi's Paw-a-Thon (pet-friendly Run/Walk for Cancer Research, Albert Park Lake, Melbourne, VIC

6 November 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW, Forster-Tuncurry, NSW

6 November 2022 - DogFest - Redlands, Capalaba, QLD

12 November 2022 - Pound Paws Dog Day, North Gong Hotel, Wollongong, NSW (new date)

12 November 2022 - Freedom Hill Sanctuary Quiz Night (fundraiser), Glen Osmond, SA

13 November 2022 - Dogs in the Park NSW, Newcastle, NSW

19 November 2022 - Theme Bark pop-up dog theme park, PICA, Port Melbourne, VIC

19 November 2022 - RSPCA Tas Pet Expo Hobart, TAS

20 November 2022 - Chelsea Park Dog-a-thon Family Event, Chelsea, VIC

26 - 27 November 2022 - Groomwest Springfest, O'Connor, WA

DECEMBER 2022

3 - 4 December 2022 - Perth Pet Expo 2022, Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds, WA

3 - 4  December 2022 - Christchurch Pet & Animal Expo, Christchurch, New Zealand

DOGS Victoria – Big Day Out For Dogs and Canine Christmas Market (TBC), Melbourne, VIC

2023 DOG EVENTS:

13 March 2023 - Canine Cup 2023, Plant 4 Bowden, Adelaide, SA

1 - 2 April 2023 - Adelaide Animal Expo 2023, Wayville, Adelaide, SA 

Please Note:

1. All these events are being conducted by third parties and are not associated with the Australian Dog Lover Website & Magazine.

2. Event dates and times may be changed or cancelled by the organisers without prior notice.