2024 Dog Events Australia - Calendar of Festivals & Expos

Dog Festivals, Pet-Friendly Markets, Pet & Animal Expos, Charity Fundraiser Events & Dog-friendly Venues around Australia. 

If you are holding any of these in 2024 anywhere in Australia, please send all the details and photos to publisher@australiandoglover.com 

JANUARY 2024

Sydney (23 Nov 2023 to 24 Mar 2024)

Brisbane (23 Nov 2023 to 18 Feb 2024)

Melbourne (1 Dec 2023 to 30 Mar 2024)

Adelaide (30 Nov 2023 to 14 Feb 2024)

For the full program in your State and to buy tickets, visit the Moonlight Cinema website.

8-12 & 15-19 January 2024 - Future Vet Kids Camp 2024, Waverley College, Sydney, NSW

13 January 2024 - Dog's Day Out Mini Pet Photo Sessions, Vasse Oval, Busselton, WA

18 January 2024 - Guide Dogs NSW Pup-up Café, Sydney Airport Domestic Terminal, Mascot, NSW

26 - 29 January 2024 - The Little Grey Film Online Premiere, Worldwide

27 January 2024 - Greyhounds at the Vines Adoption Day, Mudgee, NSW

FEBRUARY 2024

1 - 29 February 2024 -  Breast Cancer Trials Fundraiser - 57km Dog Walk Challenge

4 February 2024 - The Treatery HQ Open Day & Fundraiser for Genie (Chihuahua Rescue Qld), Meadowbrook, QLD

10 February 2024 - Dachshund Day Out at Stella's by the Lake, Belconnen, ACT

14 February 2024 - Paw-fect Partner Day livestream with Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs, Facebook Live

17 February 2024 - Valentines Speed Dating with a Greyhound Adoption Day, Londonderry, NSW

17 February 2024 - Pet Fresh Puppy Play Date, Bayswater, WA

18 February 2024 - Dogs Go Ballistic, Ballistic Salisbury, Brisbane, QLD

18 February 2024 - Warratina's Dog Day, Warratina Lavender Farm, Wandin North, VIC

18 February 2024 - Pinot and Pooch at Simon Tolley Wines, Woodside, SA

24 February 2024 - Street Paws Festival Inner West, Sydney, NSW

24 February 2024 - Central Coast Council Dogs Day Out, The Entrance North, NSW

24 February 2024 - Local Doggo Day at Blackman's Brewery, Grovedale, VIC

24 - 25 February 2024 - 2024 Animal Rights Forum, Melbourne Town Hall, VIC

25 February 2024 - Pinjarra's Big Dog Day Out, Pinjarra, WA (postponed)

29 February 2024 - The Highs & Lows of Pet Ownership, CANA's Webinar

MARCH 2024

1 - 31 March 2024 - Petstock National Pet Adoption Month, Australia & New Zealand

2 March 2024 - Street Paws Central Coast, Umina Beach, NSW

3 March 2024 - Sled Dog Expo, Parkwood, QLD

3 March 2024 - Walk for PetWellness Charity Dog Walk, Dockland, VIC

9 March 2024 - Bathurst Greyhound Adoption Day, Bathurst, NSW

9 March 2024 - Street Paws Festival The Shire, Loftus, Sydney, NSW

9 March 2024 - 2024 VetShopAustralia Surfing Dog Championships, Noosa, QLD

9 - 10 March 2024 - Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival 2024, QLD

10 March 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW St Ives, Sydney, NSW

10 March 2024 - Freshie Dog Day, Freshwater Brewing Company, Brookvale, NSW

10 March 2024 - Geelong Dog Lovers Market, Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong, VIC

11 March 2024 - Canine Cup luncheon Fundraiser (streaming of fun races filmed in 2023), Adelaide, SA

16 March 2024 - Petstock Greyhound Adoption Day, Petstock Grafton, NSW

16 March 2024 - Batch Brewing Co's Dachshund Races, Petersham, NSW

17 March 2024 - Pound Paws Dog Day at The Golden Sheaf, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW

17 March 2024 - Pups by the Pool, Pascoe Vale Outdoor Pool, Melbourne, VIC

17 March 2024 - Sled Dog Sports Come & Try Day, Northern Exposure Gig Racing Club, Durack, QLD

22 March - 2 April 2024 - 2024 Sydney Royal Dog Show, Homebush Bay, NSW

22 March - 2 April 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Stand at Sydney Royal Easter Show, Pet Pavilion (Hall 3), Sydney, NSW

23 March 2024 - Tramsheds Doggy Day Market, Harold Park, Forest Lodge, NSW

23 March 2024 - Street Paws Festival Dapto, Dapto Show Ground, Wollongong, NSW

24 March 2024 - Darlo Dog Day, Darlo Bar, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW

24 March 2024 - Street Paws Festival Kiama, Finding Fillmore's, Kiama, NSW

24 March 2024 - The Dock Dog Day, Kingston, Canberra, ACT

24 March 2024 - The City of Stonnington's Pets in the Park, Central Park, Malvern East, VIC

29 March 2024 - Easter Dog Day, Sackville Hotel, Rozelle, NSW

29 - 31 March 2024 - NEGCR Mushers Bootcamp, Girard Forest, QLD

APRIL 2024

1- 30 April 2024 - Hope to Love Walk 2024 Daily Challenge - Animal Welfare League NSW

6 April 2024 - Street Paws Festival Balgowlah, Sydney, NSW 

7 April 2024 - Animal Aid Adventure Dog Country Challenge 2024, Wandin Park, Gruyere, VIC

12 - 13 April 2024 -  Royal Bathurst Show Greyhound Adoption Event, Bathurst, NSW

13 April 2024 - DogFest - Somerset, Fernvale Memorial Park, Brisbane, QLD

13 - 14 April 2024 - The Pet Show Melbourne 2024, Melbourne, VIC

14 April 2024 - GAPs' National Greyhound Adoption Day, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW

14 April 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Day, Casino Golf Club Markets, Casino, NSW

14 April 2024 - Big Dog Day Out, Novara Foreshore Reserve, City of Mandurah, WA

20 April 2024 - Homeward Hounds - GAP Greyhound Adoption Event, Albion, QLD

21 April 2024 - Dogs on the Green Market, Benowa, Gold Coast, QLD

21 April 2024 - Knox Pets in the Park, Knoxfield Dog Park, Knoxfield, VIC

24 April 2024 - Dog Day at Willie the Boatman, St. Peters, NSW

MAY 2024

4 May 2024 - Street Paws Festival Kiama, Kiama, NSW

4 May 2024 - GAP's Black Greyhound Adoption Day, 382 The Driftway, Londonderry, NSW 

4 May 2024 - Rolling Bones Tour Event, Brighton Dog Beach, VIC

5 May 2024 - PuppyPalooza - Redlands Coast Pup-up Market, Thornlands, QLD

5 May 2024 - Paws in the Park Camden, Bicentennial Equestrian Park, Camden, NSW (Postponed)

11 May 2024 - Big Paws Little Paws Mama Paws Event, Melbourne, VIC

11 May 2024 - Band Together, a Paws for Change Fundraiser, The Gov, Adelaide, SA

11 May 2024 - Street Paws at Sydney Animal Hospitals Open Day, Baulkham Hills, NSW

11 May 2024 - Pound Paws Pet Fashion Week at Ovolo Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, NSW

11 May 2024 - Canberra Greyhound Adoption Day, Hanrob Canberra, 88 Mugga Lane, Symonston, ACT, 2609

18 - 19 May 2024 - The Pet Show Adelaide 2024, Adelaide, SA

19 May 2024 - Rolling Bones Tour Event, Docklands, Melbourne, VIC

19 May 2024 - Pets Day Out, Gough Whitlam Park, Earlwood, NSW

19 May 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Dapto Groundz Precinct, NSW

25 May 2024 - Dog Day at The Terminus, Pyrmont, NSW

25 May 2024 - Glandore Wines Greyhound Adoption Day, Pokolbin, NSW

25 - 26 May 2024 - Raise The Bar National Breeders Conference, Melbourne, VIC

26 May 2024 - RSPCA Million Paws Walk 2024, National

26 May 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Woof Fest, Luddenham Showground, Sydney, NSW

27 - 31 May 2024 - Australian Veterinary Association Conference 2024, Melbourne, VIC

31 May 2024 - Rolling Bones Tour - After Pawty @ Welcome to Brunswick, VIC

JUNE 2024

2 June 2024 - Street Paws Festival, Terrey Hills, NSW

2 June 2024 - Dogs Day Out 2024, Rotary Club of Macquarie Park, Ryde, NSW

8 - 9  June 2024 - Novo Groom 2024, Lake Macquarie, NSW

14 - 16 June 2024 - Pet Professional Guild of Australia 2024 Conference, St Ives & Sydney CBD, NSW

15 June 2024 - DOGS NSW Dogs on Show, Luddenham, NSW

15 June 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Day with Macarthur Pets 3rd Birthday, Gregory Hills, NSW, 2557

15 June 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Event, Rowlee Wines, Nashadale, NSW

16 June 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Border Collie Festival, Castle Hill Showground, NSW

22 June 2024 - Winter Greyhound Adoption Day, Hanrob Pet Hotels, Canberra, ACT

22 - 23 June 2024 - The Pet Show Brisbane 2024, Brisbane, QLD

23 June 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Rushcutters Bay Park, Darling Point, NSW (postponed)

23 June 224 Greyhound Adoption Event, Hanrob Pet Hotels, Duffys Forest, NSW

29 June 2024 Large Winter Greyhound Adoption Event Day Petstock Albury, 

29 June 2024 - Greyt Masters Art & Ales 2024, Yulli's Brew, Alexandria, NSW

JULY 2024

6 July 2024 - Barks and Bowls Lunch, IIKO Mazesoba, Haymarket, NSW

7 July 2024 - Adopt A Dog Day with GAP NSW, Pupsy & Street Paws, Brew Dog, South Eveleigh, NSW 

9 - 14 July 2024 - 2024 Dogs Australia Agility Nationals, Luddenham, NSW 

21 July 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Camden Park, NSW

21 July 2024 - Dogs on the Green 'Christmas in July', Benowa State School, Gold Coast, QLD

27 July 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Day, Hanrob Pet Hotels Heathcote, Waterfall, NSW

27 July 2024 - Pups4Fun Canberra Christmas in July, Holt, Canberra, ACT

28 July 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Christmas in July Woof Fest, Penrith, NSW

AUGUST 2024

1 - 31 August 2024 - Guide Dogs Australia Pawgust 2024, National

4 August 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Shoalhaven, Nowra Showground, NSW

10 - 25 August 2024 - Snow4Dogs Winter Wonderland, Westfield North Lakes, Brisbane, QLD

11 August 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Speers Point, NSW

15 - 17 August 2024 - Dog-friendly Mundi Mundi Bash, Broken Hill, NSW

18 August 2024 - Puppypalooza, The Log Cabin Hotel, Penrith, NSW

18 August 2024 - Greyhound Winter Adoption Event, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW

23 August 2024 - PTSD Dogs Australia's High Tea for the Hounds, Maroochy RSL, Maroochydore, QLD

24 - 25 August 2024 - Sydney Dog Lovers Festival 2024, Sydney Showground, NSW

25 August 2024 - Dogs Day Out at Norman Lindsay Gallery, Leura, NSW

25 August 2024 - International Dog Day at Retford Park, Bowral, NSW

31 August 2024 - A Dog's Life Sunshine Coast Pet Expo, Noosa, QLD

SEPTEMBER 2024

1 - 30 September 2024 - Best Friends Walk Fundraising Event, National (all month)

1 - 30 September 2024 - RSPCA Cupcake Day 2024 Fundraiser, National (all month)

1 September 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Illawarra Dachshund Festival, Dapto Groundz Precinct, NSW

7 September 2024 - Rockhampton Pet Expo, Rockhampton, QLD

8 September 2024 - Street Paws Festival Paws & Pints at the Fern, Redfern, NSW

8 September 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW Woof-Fest, Rushcutters Bay Park, Sydney, NSW

8 September 2024 - PuppyPalooza - Redlands Coast Pup-up Market, Thornlands, QLD

from 13 September - 7 Oct 2024 - Petals and Pups - Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba, QLD

from 14 September - 6 Oct 2024 - Dog-Friendly CherryHill Orchards Blossom Festival, 739 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream, VIC

14 September 2024 - Street Paws Festival - The Shire, Loftus Tram Museum, Sydney, NSW

15 September 2024 - Doggies Day Out Whiteman Park, Perth, WA

21 September 2024 - Petstock Port Macquarie | Greyhound Adoption Event, Port Macquarie, NSW

21 September 2024 - Hanrob Pet Hotels Canberra | Greyhound Adoption Event, Symonston, ACT

21 September 2024 - Pound Paws North Gong Dog Day, North Wollongong Hotel, Wollongong, NSW

21 - 22 September 2024 - National Canine Conference Australia 2024, Caboolture, QLD

21 - 22 September 2024 - SDRQ Tails & Trails Mini Clinics (Canicross), Grandchester, QLD

28 September 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW at Dapto Ag Show, Dapto, NSW

28 September 2024 - Street Paws Festival at Doyalson Animal Hospital, Central Coast, NSW

29 September 2024 - Woof Fest & Dachshund Festival - Dogs in the Park NSW Sutherland Shire, Cronulla, NSW

29 September 2024 - Blacktown City Pet Festival 2024,  Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre, Glendenning, NSW

29 September 2024 - Cazalys Top Dog - RSPCA Cupcake Day Fundraiser, Cairns, QLD

29 September 2024 - The Great Global Greyhound Walk, Worldwide

29 September 2024 - Walk with Greyhounds As Pets! Great Global Greyhound Walk 2024 Event (various locations).

30 September 2024 - Tulip Time Festival 2024 Dogs Day Out, Corbett Gardens, Bowral, NSW

OCTOBER 2024

5 October 2024 - Pets Domain | Yamba | Greyhound Adoption Event,Yamba, NSW

5 October 2024 - National Black Dog Greyhound Adoption Event, GAP Adoption Centre, Londonderry, NSW

5 - 6 October 2024 - Street Paws Festival at Glandore Estate Wines, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW

6 October 2024 - Vetfordia Festival (celebrating animal lovers), Moreton Bay Region, Woodford, QLD

13 October 2024 - Floriade Dogs' Day Out, Canberra, ACT

13 October 2024 - Barks & Brews, The Verandah Beecroft, Sydney, NSW

13 October 2024 - Wienerpalooza at Dionysus Winery, Murrumbateman, NSW

16 - 17 October 2024 - Lucy's Project Conference 2024, Online Event

18 October 2024 - Protest Greyhound Racing NSW's 'Million Dollar Chase', Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe, NSW

19 October 2024 - Paws at the Park Dog Markets, Mudgeeraba Showground, Gold Coast, QLD

20 October 2024 - Street Paws Festival Paws for a Cause Rotary Club Kings Cross, Darling Point, NSW

20 October 2024 - PetFest 2024, Holroyd Gardens, Merrylands, NSW

20 October 2024 - Mosman Pet's Day Out, Mosman Village Green, NSW

26 October 2024 - Street Paws Festival Northern Beaches, Avalon Bowlo, Avalon Beach, NSW

26 -27 October 2024 - Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival 2024, Melbourne, VIC

27 October 2024 - Halloweenie & Woof fest, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, NSW

27 October 2024 - The Beresford Dog Show - Howl-O-Ween Edition, Surry Hills, NSW

27 October 2024 - Pugoween (fundraiser for Pug Patrol Rescue), Figtree Dog Park, Wollongong, NSW

27 October 2024 - Dachstober Longdog Festival, Tocal Homestead, Paterson, NSW

27 October 2024 - Dogs on the Green Halloween Market, Benowa State School, Gold Coast, QLD

NOVEMBER 2024

3 November 2024 - The Melbourne Pup 2025, Edinburgh Castle Brunswick, VIC

9 November 2024 - Pound Paws Puppy Cup, InterContinental Sydney, Double Bay, NSW

9 November 2024 - Greyhound Rescue Trivia Night 2024, Wests Ashfield Leagues Club, Ashfield, Sydney, NSW

10 November 2024 - Dogs in the Park NSW at Festival Fisher Ghost Festival 2024, Ingleburn, NSW

17 November 2024 - Santa Paws Event 2024, Centennial Park Dog Park, Sydney, NSW

16 November 2024 - Barn Hunt for Beginners, Gold Coast, QLD

23 November 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Day at Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge, NSW

24 November 2024 - Paws for Mo-vember - Dogs in the Park NSW, Entertainment Quarter Moore Park, NSW

30 November 2024 - Lottie Paws and Pours, Stomp Wines, Lovedale, Hunter Valley, NSW

DECEMBER 2024

1 December 2024 - Christmas Woof Fest at Illawarra Christmas Markets, Dogs in the Park NSW, Dapto, NSW

1 December 2024 - Dog Day in Dog Town (Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand), Williamstown, VIC

8 December 2024 - Christmas Family Market Day, Dogs in the Park NSW, Penrith, NSW

8 December 2024  - Big Day Out for Dogs & Canine Christmas Market, KCC Park, Skye, VIC

14 December 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Event at Hanrob Pet Hotels Canberra, ACT

14 December 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Event at Lions Park, Forbes, NSW

14 December 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Event at Gregson Park, Hamilton, NSW

14 December 2024 - Greyhound Adoption Event at Petbarn Wagga Wagga, NSW

15 December 2024 - Christmas Greyhound Adoption Event at Brewdog, South Eveleigh, Sydney, NSW

15 December 2024 - Christmas Markets - Moore Park, Dogs in the Park NSW, Sydney, NSW

2025 DOG EVENTS - AUSTRALIA

1 - 2  March 2025 - The Pet Show Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC

23 March 2025 - Pawsitive Steps Festival 2025, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Sydney, NSW

28 September 2025 - The Great Global Greyhound Walk 2025, Worldwide

Please Note:

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

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

3. Please click on the links for further details on each of the events, the link will take you to either a story on our website or directly to the organisers' page.