Dog Events in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne | 9-11 October 2026

If your dog has been nagging you to organise the weekend, we are here to help! There are markets, a beach day, a pet expo and a breed picnic on the social side, while the competition calendar covers agility, scent work, SprintDog, obedience, rally, conformation and lure coursing.

The events below were checked against an original organiser, venue or governing-body source. Listings with conflicting information or missing details have been left out.

Competition events are generally for entered dogs. Do not bring a pet dog as a spectator unless the organiser confirms it is permitted.

Adelaide

Noarlunga City Obedience and Dog Club Double Agility Trials

Saturday 10 October | 9:00 am and not before 12:00 pm
Pimpala Primary School, 24 Vanstone Avenue, Morphett Vale

Noarlunga City Obedience and Dog Club has two formal agility trials on Saturday, with the morning trial beginning at 9:00 am and the second starting no earlier than noon. The date and sessions are listed on the Dogs SA upcoming events page.

Doggy Day at the Beach

Saturday 10 October | 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Henley Square, 257 Seaview Road, Henley Beach

This free council event gives dogs and their people an afternoon at Henley Square, with short training demonstrations, dog-safety information, market stalls, prizes and giveaways. Check the program and any final conditions on the City of Charles Sturt event page.

Dover Gardens Obedience and Rally Trials

Sunday 11 October | Obedience from 9:30 am; rally not before 12:30 pm
Dover Gardens club grounds, eastern end of Quick Road, Mitchell Park

Sunday starts with an open obedience trial before rally takes over for the afternoon session. Access to the club grounds is from Bradley Grove. The date and program are confirmed through Dogs SA, with venue information available from the Dover Gardens Kennel and Obedience Dog Club.

Adelaide Lure Coursing and Racing Club Trial and Pursuit Test

Sunday 11 October | Judging not before 9:00 am
Kapunda Harness Racing Club, 41 Hancock Road, Kapunda

The Adelaide Lure Coursing and Racing Club runs a sanctioned lure coursing trial and lure pursuit test on Sunday, with junior, qualifying and titled classes. Check-in and vetting run from 8:30 am to 8:45 am. This is canine lure sport, not greyhound racing. Full details are in the official ShowManager listing.

Brisbane

Fridays at The Bardon Markets

Friday 9 October | 4:00 pm-8:30 pm
Corner of Baroona Road and Rainworth Road, Bardon

The weekend starts early at Bardon with food, drinks, live music and room to settle in for the evening. Dogs are welcome, and there is a leash-free dog park nearby, although dogs need to remain controlled within the market itself. Details are on the Bardon Markets website.

SprintDog Club of Queensland Trials

Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October | Competition from 6:00 pm nightly
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack

Durack hosts two evening SprintDog trials over 100 metres. Check-in runs from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm, followed by a briefing at 5:40 pm. Entries are already closed and places were allocated by ballot, but the official ShowManager listing has the program details.

Carseldine Markets

Saturday 10 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
133 Dorville Road, Carseldine

Carseldine is an easy Saturday morning option for produce, breakfast and artisan stalls. Leashed dogs are welcome, provided they remain under control and owners clean up after them. The target date is listed on the official Brisbane events page.

Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse

Saturday 10 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
Brisbane Powerhouse forecourt, Lamington Street, New Farm

The Powerhouse market combines fresh produce, ready-to-eat food and artisan stalls in a dog-friendly setting. Parking can be tight, so public transport may save some aggravation. The organiser confirms this Saturday’s date and dog policy on the Jan Powers Farmers Markets website.

West End Farmers and Community Markets

Saturday 10 October | 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Davies Park, West End

West End offers a longer market morning with produce, food, crafts and live music. Dogs are welcome on lead and need to remain restrained throughout the market. See the official Brisbane event listing.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Picnic in the Park

Saturday 10 October | 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Brisbane Dog Training Club, 15 Englefield Road, Oxley

The Cavalier club is holding a social afternoon with a sausage sizzle, drinks, demonstrations and informal Cavalier awards. It is a member-focused event, so check guest eligibility with the club before turning up. Information is available through the club’s official events page.

Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Eagle Farm

Sunday 11 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot

Sunday’s Eagle Farm market has fresh produce, food and live acoustic music, with dogs welcome as part of the family outing. Gate and parking information is on the Jan Powers Farmers Markets website.

Nundah Farmers Market

Sunday 11 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
Nundah Train Station car park, Station Street, Nundah

Nundah’s weekly market covers produce, food and artisan stalls, and leashed dogs are welcome. Owners need to keep their dogs under control and clean up after them. The 11 October occurrence is confirmed on the official Brisbane events page.

Vetfordia 2026

Sunday 11 October | 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Samford Showgrounds, 40 Showgrounds Drive, Samford Valley

Vetfordia is a ticketed animal, music and community festival supporting veterinary mental health. The program includes music, creative workshops, wellness sessions and children’s activities. Well-behaved, leashed dogs that are comfortable in a busy community setting may attend. Tickets and practical information are on the official booking page.

Melbourne

Dogs Victoria State Scent Work Trial

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October | Judging from 9:00 am daily
Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen

The state scent work program moves through Master and Excellent searches on Saturday, followed by Advanced and Novice on Sunday. Check-in runs from 8:00 am to 8:30 am on both days. The full program is available from the official VicDog event page.

Golden Retriever Club Weekend at KCC Park

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October | Judging from 9:00 am
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye

The Golden Retriever Club has a full weekend at KCC Park. Specialty championship shows run at 9:00 am on Saturday and Sunday, with property classes during Saturday’s lunch break. Saturday also includes restricted Group 3 obedience and rally trials, with check-in from 8:15 am and judging from 9:00 am. See the championship show details and the obedience and rally schedule.

Alaskan Malamute Club Backpacking Title Event

Saturday 10 October | Hike starts 9:00 am sharp
Days Picnic Ground, Lions Head Road, Mount Macedon

This qualifying event covers a 16 to 17 km hike for Working Novice Pack Dog and Working Pack Dog titles. Check-in runs from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, and competing dogs must meet the eligibility requirements in the schedule. See the official ShowManager event page.

South Eastern Kennel Club SprintDog Trial

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October | Judging from 8:30 am daily
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye

All-breeds SprintDog runs over 100 metres on both mornings. Check-in and vetting are from 7:30 am to 8:00 am, followed by the briefing at 8:15 am. The two-day program is confirmed in the official ShowManager listing.

Boxer Association of Victoria Championship Show

Saturday 10 October | Judging from 11:00 am
Bulla Exhibition Centre, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla

The Boxer Association of Victoria holds its 69th specialty championship show in the indoor area at Bulla. Only the championship show is confirmed, so the separately listed open show has not been included. The current program is on the official ShowManager event page.

Heide Market

Saturday 10 October | 10:00 am-3:00 pm
7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen

Heide’s open-air market brings art, design and handmade goods into the sculpture park and gardens. The organiser describes this specific market as pet-friendly and invites visitors to bring their dogs. Check the weather before leaving and see the official Heide Market listing.

The Rose St. Artists’ Market

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October | 10:00 am-4:00 pm daily
60 Rose Street, Fitzroy

This free art and design market has indoor and outdoor areas and welcomes dogs. It is open on both days, making it a useful option if the rest of the weekend is already filling up. Visitor details are on the Rose St. Artists’ Market website.

Romsey Kennel Club Championship Shows

Sunday 11 October | Junior Handlers from 8:00 am
Bulla Exhibition Centre, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla

Sunday at Bulla begins with Junior Handlers at 8:00 am, followed by the morning all-breeds championship show no earlier than 8:30 am. The afternoon show follows the morning program or begins at 11:00 am, whichever is later. See the official morning show listing.

Croydon and District Obedience and Rally Trial

Sunday 11 October | Judging from 9:30 am
Silcock Reserve, William Road, Croydon

Open obedience and rally trials are scheduled at Silcock Reserve, with check-in from 8:40 am to 9:15 am. Classes and judging information are available on the official VicDog event page.

Nillumbik Pet Expo

Sunday 11 October | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Marngrook Oval, Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek

Nillumbik’s free community pet day includes rescue groups, animal-welfare information, registration help, demonstrations and informal pet contests. Dogs can attend with their people, but should be managed for a busy public event. The full program is on the Nillumbik Shire Council website.

St Kilda Esplanade Market

Sunday 11 October | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Upper Esplanade, St Kilda

The Esplanade market gives you local art, design and food with a sea view. Dogs are welcome and must remain on lead. Weather changes are posted by the organiser, so check the market FAQ before setting out.

Paint Your Dog Melbourne Painting Class

Sunday 11 October | 1:45 pm-4:45 pm
Paint for Fun, 252 Graham Street, Port Melbourne

This beginner-friendly paint-and-sip class is built around painting your own dog, and the organiser describes the session as dog-friendly. Booking is required, and it is worth checking the venue’s current dog rules when reserving your place. Tickets are available from the official Eventbrite page.

That gives you a fairly broad choice this weekend: an easy market visit, a full community pet day, a breed social or a chance to watch experienced dogs work. Before loading the dog into the car, open the linked organiser page once more for weather updates, booking availability and any late changes to access conditions.