Dog Lovers Festival

Victoria's biggest celebration of dogs returns to the Melbourne Showgrounds it's set to be their most tail-wagging festival yet.

Whether you're a proud dog parent, thinking about welcoming a new furry friend, or you just love being surrounded by happy, wagging tails, this is your weekend.

Shop the best dog brands across the Dog Expo and Marketplace, with the latest treats, toys, accessories, tech and more. Discover festival specials and featured products only available at the festival. Meet hundreds of beautiful dogs across dozens of breeds at Pat-A-Pooch and Breed Showcase. Two epic dog sports competitions in The Dog Bowl, with Canine Disc on Saturday and Flyball on Sunday. Enter the splash zone at Kurgo® DockDogs as high-flying pups launch into a massive 100,000-litre pool. Connect with adoption groups in the Adoption Zone and learn about dogs looking for loving forever homes. Capture the perfect Festival photo at their special installation.

This is the ultimate festival for dog lovers, perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends but attendees are not allowed to bring their own dogs.

And the added bonus? Every Dog Lovers Festival ticket holder also gets free entry to the Cat Lovers Festival happening on the same weekend - that's two great festivals for the price of one.