2026 Dog Events Australia Calendar

Your ultimate guide to 2026 Dog Festivals, Pet-Friendly Markets, Pet Expos, Dog Days Out, and Rescue & Charity Fundraisers around Australia. 🐾

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📌 Showing current and upcoming events. For past events from this year, see the archive at the bottom of the page.

July 2026 Events (Current Month)

July 2026 - RMHC Sydney - Paws for Sick Kids Fundraiser

5 July 2026 - Greyt Greys Rescue's Adoption Day at Petstock Prahran, Melbourne, VIC

6 July 2026 - Illuminate Paws Walk, Rymill Park (Neon Dog Park), Adelaide, SA

9 - 12 July 2026 - Sydney Sheepdog Club | Hypro Sydney Sheepdog Trial, Hawkesbury Showground, Richmond, NSW

11 July 2026 - Australian Animal Protection Society Charity Drag Bingo & Disco (Fundraiser), Prahran, VIC

11 - 12 July 2026 - A Dash in the Dark (event by The Siberian Husky Club of NSW), Wingello Forest, NSW

19 July 2026 – Macquarie Park Dogs Day Out 2026, Midtown Village Green, Macquarie Park, NSW

26 July 2026 - Goldens on the Grass (Golden Retriever Club of Qld), Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast, QLD

26 July 2026 – WAAG (Wild About Agility Gold Coast) Title Competition, Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang, QLD

26 July 2026 - Dogs in the park NSW Dachshund Festival, Penrith, NSW

26 July 2026 - PetFest Market, Box Hill Town Hall, Box Hill, VIC

AUGUST 2026

1 - 31 August 2026 - Guide Dogs Australia Final Pawgust Challenge, National

1 - 31 August 2026 - RSPCA Cupcake Day 2026 Fundraiser, National

7 August 2026 - Pours and Paws for a Good Cause (Sweet Paws Dog Rescue Fundraiser), The National Hotel, Richmond, VIC

8 - 16 August 2026 - Ekka Royal Queensland Show / Canine Competitions & Canine Pavilion, RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD

9 August 2026 - Dogs Day Out (Dogs in the park NSW), St Ives Showgrounds, Sydney, NSW

16 August 2026 - Dilly Doggy Day Out, Bargo Sportsground - Off-Leash Dog Park, Radnor Rd, Bargo, NSW

22 August 2026 - Paws at the Park 2026, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Gold Coast, QLD

22 - 23 August 2026 - 2026 Sydney Dog Lovers Festival, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

23 August 2026 - Trails and Tails (Run / Walk solo or with dog), Coopernook, NSW

23 August 2026 - International Dog Day 2026 at Retford Park, Bowral, NSW

27 - 30 August 2026 - 2026 Royal Canin International Spring Fair, DOGS NSW Grounds, Orchard Hills, NSW

30 August 2026 - Friends of the Wingecarribee Animal Shelter (FOWAS) Open Day, Bowral, NSW

30 August 2026 - Dogs in the park NSW, Nowra, NSW

30 August 2026 - Festival of the Hound, Brewdog Pentridge, Coburg, VIC

SEPTEMBER 2026

5 September 2026 - Street Paws Festival The Shire, Sydney Tramway Museum, Loftus, NSW

6 September 2026 - Whiteman Park's Dog Day Out at MiLi Markets, Whiteman Park, Perth, WA

9 - 10 September 2026 - The VET Expo 2026, International Convention Centre, Sydney, NSW

11 - 13 September 2026 - Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA) Conference, Sydney, NSW

13 September 2026 - Dog in the park NSW Sutherland Shire, Cronulla, NSW

18 September - October 5, 2026 - Petals & Pups, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba, QLD

19 September 2026 - Pound Paws North Gong Day 2026, North Wollongong Hotel, Wollongong, NSW

19 - 20 & 26 - 27  - CherryHill Orchards Blossom Festival (dog-friendly), Coldstream, VIC

21 September 2026 - Tulip Time Flower Festival 2026 Dog-friendly Day, Bowral, Southern Highlands, NSW

27 September 2026 - Dogs Day Out at Normal Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge, NSW

27 September 2026 - 2026 Blacktown City Pet Festival, Blacktown, NSW

27 September 2026 - The Great Global Greyhound Walk 2026, Worldwide

Not running in 2026 - Corin Forest Snow Dogs Experience, Corin Forest, Canberra, ACT

Returning September 2027 - The Great Cattle Dog Muster, Muswellbrook Showground, NSW

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OCTOBER 2026

4 October 2026 - 15th Penny Marathon Fundraiser (Run, Cycle, Walk to help animals), Sydney & overseas locations.

TBC - DOGtober at the Carrington (social meet), Surry Hills, NSW

11 October 2026 - Vetfordia: celebrating animal lovers of all kinds, Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp, Noosa, QLD

TBC - Dachstober Longdog Festival 2026

TBC - Puppy and Paws Expo, Richmond Oval, Hawkesbury, NSW

TBC - Coonawarra's Woof & Wine Walk, SA

TBC - Floriade Dogs' Day Out, Canberra, ACT

24 - 25 October 2026 - 2026 Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival, Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC

TBC - Port Melbourne HOWL-O-WEEN Pet Parade, Bay St., Port Melbourne, VIC

TBC - The Beresford Dog Show | HOWL-OWEEN Edition, The Beresford, Surry Hills, NSW

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NOVEMBER 2026

7 - 8 November 2026 - Yarra Valley Plant Fair (dog-friendly), Wandin, VIC

8 November 2026 - Hawkesbury Dog Festival (Indoor Event), NSW

TBC - Mosman Pet's Day Out 2026, Mosman, NSW

TBC - Dachshunds in the Park Christmas Party, Wentworth Park Sporting Complex, Glebe, NSW

TBC - Pets of the Homeless Best Friends Walk, Karkarook Park, Heatherton, VIC

TBC - Canine Masters 2026 (Natural Dog Health Event), The Capitol Theatre, Melbourne, VIC

TBC - Santa Paws 2026, Centennial Park | Dog Park, Paddington, NSW

TBC - Double Bay Festive Fashion Pawrade, Guilfoyle Park, Double Bay, NSW

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DECEMBER 2026

TBC - Big Day Out for Dogs & Canine Christmas Market, Skye, VIC

PAST 2026 EVENTS (ARCHIVE)

JANUARY 2026

Moonlight Cinema is dog-friendly at all locations apart from Perth.

Sydney (Nov 21, 2025 to April 5, 2026)

Melbourne (Dec 3, 2025 to April 5, 2026)

Brisbane (Nov 26, 2025 to Feb 15, 2026)

Adelaide (Nov 27, 2025 to Feb 15, 2026)

Find more details of the full programme here  

5-9 & 12-16 January 2026 - Future Vet Kids Camp 2026, Waverley College, Sydney, NSW

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FEBRUARY 2026

13-14 February 2026 - Dogs in the Park NSW Festival at Kangaroo Valley Show 2026, Osborne Park Kangaroo Valley Showground, NSW

15 February 2026 - Geelong Dog Lovers Market, Little Creatures Brewery, Geelong, VIC

21 February 2026 - Pound Paws Dog Day Double Bay, Steyne Park, Double Bay, NSW

21 February 2026 - Central Coast Dogs Day Out, Terilbah Reserve, Wilfred Barrett Drive, The Entrance North, NSW

27 February - 1 March 2026 - Dogs in the Park NSW at The Newcastle Show, Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow, NSW

27 February - 29 March 2026 - Best in Show 2026 | Dog Art Exhibition, Michael Reid Murrurundi, NSW

28 February 2026 - Street Paws Festival Lane Cove, The Diddy, Longueville, NSW

28 February 2026 - Dogs on the Green Market, Fisherman's Lawn, Broadwater Parklands, Southport, QLD

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MARCH 2026

1 - 31 March 2026 - Animal Welfare League NSW - Hope to Love Challenge , National 

1 March 2026 - 14th Annual Inverleigh Dachshund Derby Day, Inverleigh, VIC

1 March 2026 - Paws for GAWS Charity Dog Walk, Eastern Park, BBQ Area, Geelong, VIC

1 March 2026 - Warratina Lavender Farm's Dog Day Out, Wandin Yallock, VIC

4 March 2026 - 2026 IndePet Women in the Pet Industry, Melbourne, VIC

7 March 2026 - Street Paws Festival The Shire, Sydney Tramway Museum, Loftus, NSW

7 March 2026 - DOGS NSW Canine Sports Spectacular, Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, Orchard Hills, NSW

8 March 2026 - South/Port Melbourne Puppy Pub Crawl, South Melbourne, VIC 

8 March 2026 - Woof at Whiteman Park (Dog-friendly Market), Perth, WA

9 - 15 March 2026 - 2026 National Sheepdog Trial Championships, Hall, ACT

14 March 2026 - 2026 VetShopAustralia Surfing Dog Championships, Noosa, QLD

14 March 2026 - NexGard Spectra Free Pup Glow-Up, Yarranabbe Park, Darling Point, NSW

14 March 2026 - Dog Day Afternoon: Dog-Friendly Art Event, Michael Reid Murrurundi, NSW

15 March 2026 - Blue Paws Walk (raising funds for Retired Police Dogs SA), Minkarra Dog Park, Happy Valley, SA

22 March 2026 - Chelsea Park Dog-a-thon Family Fun Day, Chelsea Bicentennial parkrun, Melbourne, VIC

22 March 2026 - 2026 Pets in the Park Stonnington City Council, Malvern East, VIC

26 March 2026 - Pups in the Park, Elgar Park, Mont Albert North, VIC

29 March 2026 - Goldrush 2026 - Golden Retriever Meet, fundraiser for Rescuing Golden Retrievers in Victoria (RGRV), St Anne's Winery, 64 Garrads Lane, Myrniong, VIC

29 March 2026 - Pups by the Pool, Pascoe Vale Outdoor Pool, Pascoe Vale, VIC

29 March 2026 - Van Dieman Pet Expo: Hobart City, Long Beach Reserve, Sandy Bay, TAS

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APRIL 2026

2 - 13 April 2026  - 2026 ADVANCE™ SYDNEY ROYAL DOG SHOW + Sydney FCI International (held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show), Homebush, Sydney, NSW

3 - 6  April 2026 -  NSW Golden Picnic 2026, Campbelltown Showground, NSW

5 April 2026 - Easter Dog Parade (Garden Event) at The Winery, Surry Hills, NSW

6 April 2026 - Street Paws Festival Dog Day at The Albion Hotel, Parramatta, Sydney, NSW

11 April 2026 - Dog's Day Out for National Pet Day, The Salty Dog Hotel, Kingston Beach, Hobart, TAS

11 April 2026 - Dogs West Open Day, Southern River, Perth, WA

12 April 2026 - Animal Aid Adventure Dog 2026 Cross Country Challenge, Wandin Park Estate, VIC

12 April 2026 - Sydney Dachshund Festival 2026 (part of Sydney Family Show), The Entertainment Quarters, Moore Park, NSW

18 April 2026 - Guide Dogs Victoria Community Fair, Kew, VIC

18  April 2026 - High Tea for Dogs @ Snoot Style Pop-up Shop, Brighton, VIC

19 April 2026 - A Dog's Day Out | Fraser Coast, Dayman Park, Urangan (Hervey Bay), QLD

19 April 2026 - Sled Dog Expo 2026, event by Sled Dog Racing Qld Inc, Durack, QLD

19 April 2026 - Dogapalooza, Dogs Queensland, Durack, QLD

29 April 2026 - International Guide Dog Day 2026

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MAY 2026

1 - 31 May 2026 - Petstock National Pet Adoption Month, Australia & New Zealand

2 May 2026 - A Dog's Life: Pet Expo 2026, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, QLD (postponed due to bad weather)

2 May 2026 - National Trail Run With Your Dog Day 2026 (Virtual Event), National

3 May 2026 - The Great Nundle Dog Race, Nundle (Tamworth area), NSW

3 May 2026 - Dogs in the park NSW Castle Hill Showground 2026, Castle Hill, NSW

3 May 2026 - Rotary Dog Fun Day (supporting Maroubra PCYC), Arthur Byrne Reserve, Maroubra Beach, Sydney, NSW

3 May 2026 - Flynn's Walk - Melbourne, VIC

14 May 2026 - Assistance Dogs Australia's First Giving Day - Online, National

15 - 17 May 2026 - Paws & Pals Dog-friendly Expo, HomeHQ Artarmon, Sydney, NSW

16 May 2026 - Dogs of 1 Club Puppy Party at 1 Hotel Melbourne, VIC

16 May 2026 (10am – 2pm): Maggie's Rescue x PETstock National Pet Adoption Month at PETstock Jamisontown, NSW

16 & 17 May 2026 - 2026 Dog Lovers Festival Brisbane, Brisbane Showground, QLD

17 May 2026 - The Canine Cup (Fundraiser), Jackson Square, Hindmarsh, Adelaide, SA

17 May 2026 - Paws in the Park Camden, Bicentennial Equestrian Park, Camden, NSW

17 May 2026 - Dogs Day Out * featuring Frenchie Festival, Luddenham Showground, NSW

24 May 2026 - Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Run 2026 (Pet & Owner Race), Mosman, Sydney, NSW

24 May 2026 - Pets Life Festival, The Station, Newcastle, NSW

24 May 2026 - Trails and Tails (Run / Walk solo or with dog), Cairncross State Forest, Port Macquarie, NSW

24 May 2026 - RSPCA ACT | Canberra Paws Walk, Patrick White Lawns, Canberra, ACT

24 May 2026 - All Cats Matter Cat Expo, Townsville, QLD

30 May 2026 - Paws for a Cause (AAPS), Family Fun Day Charity Market hosted by BoJaK Brewing, Dandenong, VIC

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JUNE 2026

June 2026 - Pets of the Homeless Virtual Pet Food Drive Winter Appeal

June 2026 - Cancer Council - Dog Walk for Cancer in June, National

6-7 June 2026 - Australian Kelpie Muster, Casterton, VIC

13 June 2026 - DOGS NSW Dogs on Show (Open Day), Orchard Hills, Sydney, NSW

13 June 2026 - Dogly Fun Dog Show Raffle at Love Lennox Festival 2026, Lennox Head, NSW

20 June 2026 - AWL NSW Furever Home Festival, Kemps Creek, NSW

20 June 2026 - Paint Your Pet - Dog Mum Special, Pinot & Picasso Studio, Erina, NSW

21 June 2026 - World Dachshund Festival 2026 (this event attempts the World's Biggest Dachshund Meetup), The Orchard, Penrith, NSW

21 June 2026 - Dogs' Day Out, Buderim Village Park, Buderim, QLD

23 - 26 June 2026 - 2026 Dogs Australia Agility Nationals, Durack, QLD

27 - 28 June 2026 - 2026 Adelaide Animal Expo, Adelaide Showground, Wayville, SA

TBC - Furry Friends Festival Byron Bay Council, Bangalow Showgrounds, NSW

TBC - Pooch & Paws Pet Market, Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD

Please Note:

1. All these dog events are being conducted by third parties and are not run by OR 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 detailed story on our website or directly to the organisers' page.