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 judging at the Royal Show alongside markets, puppy yoga and club events.

There are plenty of regular markets too, so finding somewhere for breakfast with the dog should not be difficult.

Competition events are generally for entered dogs. Only bring a pet dog as a spectator if the organiser has confirmed it is allowed. Puppy-yoga and painting sessions use puppies supplied by the organiser, so your own dog stays at home.

Melbourne

Sunrise Walk Williamstown Gem Pier and Harbour

Friday 11 September | 6:00am to 9:00am
Starting at Pier Farm, Williamstown

An early 5.5-kilometre walk around Gem Pier and Williamstown Harbour, with an optional dip for anyone feeling particularly committed to the morning. The walk is dog-friendly, but dogs need to remain under control and follow local leash rules. Book through the Humanitix event page.

Break a Sweat for CF Melbourne

Sunday 13 September | 8:00am
Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake, Albert Park

Choose a five or ten-kilometre walk or run around Albert Park Lake while raising money for people living with cystic fibrosis. Dogs are welcome on lead, so there is no need to leave your usual training partner at home. Registration and fundraising details are on the Break a Sweat for CF website.

Albert Park Loop and South Melbourne Market Walk

Sunday 13 September | 11:00am to 3:00pm
Meet at Lakeside Stadium car park, Albert Park

This easy guided walk follows a 7.5-kilometre loop around Albert Park before heading through South Melbourne Market. Dogs are specifically invited to join the group. Registration is available through the Humanitix event page.

Puppy sessions around Melbourne

These sessions all use puppies supplied by the organiser. They are activities for people rather than bring-your-own-dog events.

• Positiva Puppy Yoga | Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September | Yoga Space Melbourne, 25 William Street, Balaclava. One-hour sessions with Australian Cattle Dog puppies are listed at $79, although the weekend sessions were showing as sold out or unavailable when checked. See the Positiva booking page.
• Puppy Yoga Richmond | Sunday 13 September, 8:30am to 9:30am | SoulPod, 14 Stanley Street, Richmond. This $79 session combines yoga with supervised time with Welsh Corgi puppies. Book through Puppy Yoga Melbourne.
• Painting with Puppies | Sunday 13 September, 9:30am to 10:30am | LIMCO Studio, 60 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. A one-hour painting session with puppy interaction and cuddle time, priced at $79. Details are on the Puppy Yoga Melbourne St Kilda page.
• Yoga Paws Puppy Yoga | Sunday 13 September | La Encantada Collective, 69 Abbotsford Street, West Melbourne. A beginner-friendly 60-minute class with supervised puppy time. Tickets are $59 and the available session times appear during booking on the Yoga Paws page.

Saturday dog-friendly markets

Saturday 12 September | Various times

• Carlton Farmers Market | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Carlton North Primary School, O’Grady Street entrance, Carlton. Well-behaved dogs on lead are welcome among the produce and breakfast stalls. Check the Carlton Farmers Market page.
• Coburg Farmers Market | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, Coburg. Dogs can join you on lead at this weekly farmers market, with entry from Urquhart Street and a voluntary $2 donation. See the Coburg Farmers Market page.
• Fitzroy Market and Fitzroy Mills Market | 9:00am to 3:00pm | 75 Rose Street, Fitzroy. Dogs are welcome on lead among the produce, vintage, artisan and second-hand stalls. The market also runs on Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Check the Fitzroy Market website.
• The Rose Street Artists Market | 10:00am to 4:00pm | 60 Rose Street, Fitzroy. This pet-friendly art, design and maker market runs on both Saturday and Sunday. Dogs need to stay on lead. Visitor details are on The Rose Street Artists Market website.

Sunday dog-friendly markets

Sunday 13 September | Various times

• Camberwell Sunday Market | 7:00am to 12:30pm | Market Place, Camberwell. Friendly dogs are welcome on lead at this weekly vintage, collectables and community market. Check the Camberwell Sunday Market website.
• Alphington Farmers Market | 9:00am to 1:00pm | 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington. Well-behaved dogs can join you on lead for produce and breakfast at the community food hub. See the Alphington Farmers Market page.
• St Kilda Esplanade Market | 10:00am to 4:00pm | Upper Esplanade, St Kilda. Dogs are welcome on lead at this weekly foreshore market of handmade goods, food and local makers. Check the St Kilda Esplanade Market website.

German Shepherd Dog Club Urban Track and Search Trial

Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September | Day judging from 11:00am and night judging from 6:30pm
KCC Park, Skye, and surrounding streets

German Shepherds and their handlers work through an urban open Track and Search trial over all three days of the weekend. The program includes both daytime and evening judging around KCC Park and nearby streets. Check the Vic Dog Trials event page before attending.

Belgrave and District Kennel Club Championship Show

Saturday 12 September | Junior handlers and sweepstakes from 8:30am; breed judging from 9:00am
KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway, Skye

Belgrave and District Kennel Club brings an all-breeds championship show to KCC Park on Saturday. The judging program and breed details are available through the ShowManager event page.

Agility Dog Club of Victoria Turns 30 and a Half

Saturday 12 September | 8:30am and 12 noon
W. L. J. Crofts Reserve, Altona North

The Agility Dog Club of Victoria is celebrating a slightly unconventional anniversary with morning and afternoon agility programs. Entered dogs begin at 8:30am, with the second session from noon. Full trial details are on the TopDog event page.

Dogs Victoria Open Shows

Sunday 13 September | Start time not published
KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway, Skye

The Dogs Victoria Open Show Committee has two shows scheduled at KCC Park on Sunday. A reliable public start time was not available, so check the first show listing and second show listing before travelling.

American Staffordshire Terrier Club Weight Pull

Sunday 13 September | Check-in 8:15am to 8:45am; starts 9:00am
KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway, Skye

The American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Victoria runs its weight-pull competition on Sunday morning. Only entered competition dogs are confirmed for the event. The schedule is available through the ShowManager event page.

Healesville Greyhound Race Meetings

Friday 11 and Sunday 13 September | Daytime meetings
Don Road Recreation Reserve, Healesville

Healesville has greyhound meetings on Friday and Sunday. Final race times should be checked on the day through the Greyhound Racing Victoria calendar. Pet dogs are not confirmed for spectator areas.

Saturday Night Greyhounds at The Meadows

Saturday 12 September | First race approximately 6:30pm
The Meadows, 80 Northcorp Boulevard, Broadmeadows

The Meadows hosts its regular Saturday-night greyhound program. The first race is usually around 6:30pm, but confirm the final card and times through The Meadows website. Pet-dog access is not confirmed.

Brisbane

Fridays at The Bardon Markets

Friday 11 September | 4:00pm to 8:30pm
Corner of Baroona Road and Rainworth Road, Bardon

Start the weekend with food, drinks, live music and picnic space. The market is dog-friendly, so your dog can join you for the evening. Check the Bardon Friday Markets page.

Twilight on Cambridge

Friday 11 September | 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Cambridge Parade, Manly

This dog-friendly Friday-night street market brings food, music and local traders to Cambridge Parade. Entry is free and dogs should remain leashed and under control. Details are on the Twilight on Cambridge event page.

Carseldine Barktoberfest

Saturday 12 September | 6:00am to 12 noon
Carseldine Markets, 133 Dorville Road, Carseldine

Barktoberfest is the weekend’s biggest dedicated dog event, with demonstrations, pet stalls, a dog fashion parade and novelty activities running alongside the usual Carseldine market. Dogs are very much invited, but need to stay leashed and properly restrained. Check the full program on the Barktoberfest event page.

Puppy yoga in Brisbane

The puppies are supplied by Yoga Paws, so these are not bring-your-own-dog sessions.

• Highgate Hill | Saturday 12 September | Eighth House, 43 Gladstone Road. The beginner-friendly session runs for 60 minutes and costs $59. Choose an available time through the Yoga Paws Highgate Hill page.
• Bulimba | Sunday 13 September | Centre of Dance, Level 1, 49 Godwin Street. Another 60-minute Yoga Paws class with supervised puppy interaction, priced at $59. Book through the Yoga Paws Bulimba page.

Saturday dog-friendly markets

Saturday 12 September | Various times

• West End Markets | 6:00am to 2:00pm | Davies Park, West End. Dogs are welcome on lead among the produce, food, handmade goods and live music. See the West End Markets page.
• Kuraby Farmers and Food Market | 6:00am to 12 noon | 1342 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby. This multicultural farmers and food market is pet-friendly, with dogs kept leashed and properly restrained. Check the Kuraby Markets visitor terms.
• Brisbane Powerhouse Farmers Markets | 6:00am to 12 noon | Lamington Street, New Farm. Dogs are welcome at this outdoor riverside market of produce, food and breakfast stalls. See the Powerhouse Farmers Markets page.
• Kelvin Grove Village Markets | 6:00am to 1:00pm | Blamey Street and QUT Urban Village, Kelvin Grove. Dogs are welcome on lead at this weekly produce, food and community market. Check the Kelvin Grove Markets visitor page.

Sunday dog-friendly markets

Sunday 13 September | Various times

• Nundah Farmers Markets | 6:00am to 12 noon | Nundah train-station car park, Station Street, Nundah. Dogs are welcome on lead at this weekly produce, food, craft and lifestyle market. See the Nundah Farmers Markets page.
• Bardon Sunday Farmers Market | 7:00am to 12 noon | Corner of Baroona Road and Rainworth Road, Bardon. The dog-friendly market has produce, breakfast, handmade goods, music and lawn seating. Check the Bardon Sunday Markets page.
• Milton Markets | 7:00am to 1:00pm | Milton Green, Cribb Street, Milton. Dogs are welcome on lead at this weekly produce, food and artisan market. See the Milton Markets page.
• Riverside at the Gardens Market | 8:00am to 3:00pm | City Botanic Gardens, corner of Alice and Albert Streets, Brisbane City. Dogs are welcome on lead at this riverside arts, food and lifestyle market. Check the Riverside Markets visitor page.
• Manly Creative Markets | 8:00am to 2:00pm | Little Bayside Park, Manly. This dog-friendly bayside market brings together makers, food and community stalls. See the Manly Creative Markets event page.
• Redcliffe Markets | 8:00am to 2:00pm | Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe. Friendly dogs are welcome on lead at this large waterfront market with food, produce, makers and entertainment. Check the Redcliffe Markets page.

Redlands Dog Obedience Club Triple Jumping Trial

Saturday 12 September | Vetting 3:00pm; judging 4:00pm
Judy Holt Park, Birkdale

Redlands has three jumping trials running from late afternoon. The current event record supersedes an older calendar entry that described the fixture as a double trial. Check the TopDog trial page for the latest details.

Ipswich Dog Obedience Club Obedience Trial

Saturday 12 September | Vetting 5:00pm; judging 6:00pm
131 Robertson Road, Raceview

Ipswich’s evening obedience trial begins at 6:00pm. These current times replace an earlier published timetable, so use the ShowManager event page when planning the night.

Dogs Queensland Endurance Test

Saturday 12 September | Vetting 5:00am; judging 6:00am
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack

Dogs and handlers face a very early start for Saturday’s endurance test at Durack. The program and entry details are available through the ShowManager event page.

Poodle Club of Queensland Scent Work

Saturday 12 September | Novice 8:30am; Advanced not before 11:30am
Sandgate Scout Hall, Sandgate

The morning begins with novice scent work before the advanced program starts later in the day. The schedule is published in the Dogs Queensland July Gazette.

Metropolitan Dog Obedience Club Double Rally

Sunday 13 September | First trial 8:30am
Marchant Park, Chermside

Metropolitan Dog Obedience Club runs two Rally trials on Sunday, with the second following the first. Check the first trial listing and second trial listing for details.

Brisbane Lure Coursing Club All-Breeds Lure Pursuit

Sunday 13 September | Start time not published
Bowhill Road Park, Willawong

Dogs from across the breed groups take on an all-breeds lure-pursuit event at Bowhill Road Park. A reliable start time was not included in the research, so check the ShowManager event page before travelling.

Greyhound racing around Brisbane

Pet dogs are not confirmed for spectator areas at any of these meetings.

• Q1 Lakeside | Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September | The Q, 70 Ipswich-Boonah Road, Purga. Check the Friday meeting card and Saturday meeting card for fields and race times.
• Capalaba | Sunday 13 September | Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba. The start time was still pending when the research was completed. Check the Capalaba meeting page.
• Q2 Parklands | Sunday 13 September | The Q, 70 Ipswich-Boonah Road, Purga. Fields and final times are available through the Q2 meeting page.

Adelaide

Puppy yoga in Erindale

Both sessions take place at Eastside Yoga and Pilates, rear of 370 Kensington Road, Erindale. Puppies are supplied by Yoga Paws, so attendees leave their own dogs at home.

• Rescue Puppy Yoga | Saturday 12 September. A 60-minute beginner-friendly class with rescue puppies, priced at $59. Choose a session time through the Yoga Paws booking page.
• Puppy Yoga | Sunday 13 September. Sunday’s 60-minute class also costs $59, with available times shown during booking on the Yoga Paws Sunday page.

Saturday dog-friendly markets

Saturday 12 September | Adelaide Hills

• Adelaide Hills Farmers Market | 8:30am to 12:30pm | 23 Mann Street, Mount Barker. Dogs are welcome on lead at this weekly market of local produce and food. Check the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market website.
• Oakbank Market | 9:00am to 2:00pm | Oakbank Soldiers Memorial Hall, Oakbank. This free community market has crafts, food and local traders. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on short leads. See the Adelaide Hills Council event page.

Magill Sunrise Market

Sunday 13 September | 9:00am to 2:00pm
Campbelltown Memorial Oval, Stop 25 Darley Road, Paradise

The Magill Sunrise Market brings community stalls to Campbelltown Memorial Oval on Sunday. Entry is free and dogs are welcome on lead. Check the Magill Sunrise Rotary calendar.

Royal Adelaide Show Dog Program

Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September | Various times
Adelaide Showground, Wayville

The Royal’s final dog weekend begins with conformation and Dances with Dogs on Friday. Saturday includes conformation, obedience, Rally and the Old English Sheepdog specialty, before Group and General Specials close the program on Sunday. Only competition dogs may be brought onto the Showground. Check the Royal Adelaide Show dog competition page for the current judging timetable.

Royal Adelaide Show Dog Grooming Competition

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September | Check the judging timetable
Adelaide Showground, Wayville

Live dogs are used as models in the Royal’s dog-grooming competition across Saturday and Sunday. Session details are in the Royal Adelaide Show grooming schedule. Pet dogs are not permitted onto the Showground.

Noarlunga City Obedience Dog Club SprintDog

Saturday 12 September | Vetting 8:00am; judging 9:30am
Pimpala Primary School, Morphett Vale

Noarlunga City Obedience Dog Club runs its SprintDog event on Saturday morning. The current schedule is available through the TopDog trial page.

Breed shows at David Roche Park

Saturday 12 September | 10:00am
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn

• Chihuahua Club of South Australia Championship Show. Breed judging begins at 10:00am. See the Chihuahua Club event page.
• Welsh Corgi Club of South Australia Specialty Championship Show. Corgis also enter the ring at 10:00am. Check the Welsh Corgi Club event page.

Old English Sheepdog Club Championship Show

Saturday 12 September | After Royal Show judging
Adelaide Showground, Wayville

The Old English Sheepdog specialty follows the breed’s judging in the Royal Adelaide Show program rather than starting at a fixed clock time. Check the ShowManager event page before attending.

Gawler Dog Training Club Obedience and Rally

Sunday 13 September | Obedience 10:00am; Rally 12 noon
Elliott Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston

Gawler Dog Training Club runs obedience from 10:00am before switching to Rally at noon. Willaston is included as an outer-northern Adelaide option. Details are on the TopDog trial page.

Gawler Greyhound Racing

Sunday 13 September | Evening meeting
Gawler Oval Complex, Gawler

Gawler has a Sunday-night greyhound meeting, although exact race times were not available when the research was completed. Check the current card through the Greyhound Racing SA calendar. Pet-dog access is not confirmed.

Event details can change because of weather, capacity, venue conditions or judging arrangements. Use the link in each listing for the latest information, and confirm spectator-dog access before taking a pet to a competition.