Dog Events in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide 11 to 13 September 2026 Brisbane has the big dog day this weekend, with Barktoberfest taking over Carseldine Markets on Saturday morning. Melbourne has two organised dog-friendly walks, several puppy sessions and a busy competition calendar, while Adelaide has the final weekend of
Dog Events in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide 11 to 13 September 2026 Brisbane has the big dog day this weekend, with Barktoberfest taking over Carseldine Markets on Saturday morning. Melbourne has two organised dog-friendly walks, several puppy sessions and a busy competition calendar, while Adelaide has the final weekend of
The first weekend of spring brings a long list of dog-friendly markets, a few chances to socialise over a drink, puppy yoga in all three cities and a full dog-sport calendar. Adelaide has the standout community event at Naturally Campbelltown, Melbourne has Paws & Pints and a particularly busy weekend
International Dog Day was earlier this week, but plenty of venues have sensibly decided that one day is not enough. Melbourne and Brisbane have the biggest social programs, while Adelaide has adoption, brewery and dog-sport options spread across the weekend. There are also plenty of regular markets that welcome dogs,
There is plenty happening this weekend, whether your dog prefers a quiet market wander or would rather spend the day tearing after a lure. Brisbane has the biggest program, with PAWGUST in the Park, Night Feast and a full weekend of dog sport at Durack. Melbourne has markets, SprintDog and
This weekend has a good mix of dog festivals, social walks, dog-friendly markets and serious competition. Melbourne gets Pet Fest in St Kilda, Brisbane has Puppy Palooza and the final weekend of the Ekka dog program, while Adelaide has organised walks, live music and a full schedule at David Roche
There is a lot happening in the dog world this weekend. Brisbane has the biggest program, with the Ekka, a greyhound fundraiser, a social walk and a packed schedule of breed shows and dog sports. Melbourne has dog-friendly markets, a full-day dog adventure and plenty happening at KCC Park, while
This weekend’s dog calendar is a busy one, particularly if you enjoy obedience, rally, scent work or conformation. There are also a few easier social options, including dog-friendly drinks, a pub crawl, puppy yoga and the start of PAWGUST. Every event below was checked against an original organiser or governing-body
Forget the politics for a minute. Barnaby Joyce and his dog recently gave us about as honest a dog-training moment as you’ll ever see on television. He was halfway through an interview on ABC’s 7.30. His dog was making a nuisance of itself off camera, Barnaby was trying to concentrate,
Looking for some dog fun this weekend? This week’s Direct K9 Dog Weekender includes dog-friendly festivals and social walks, adoption events, health activities, championship shows and canine sports across Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. Check the linked source before travelling, as schedules, weather arrangements and access conditions can change. For competition
