Dog Events in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide | 18 to 20 September 2026

Spring has arrived properly this weekend, with blossom walks, a dog-friendly cinema session, puppy yoga, a pub crawl, a puppy picnic and more markets than any sensible dog could sniff in one weekend.

There is also a full competition calendar. Melbourne has scent work, agility and conformation, Brisbane has a packed weekend of shows plus rally and obedience, and Adelaide hosts its state obedience and rally championships.

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

Melbourne

Rarer Gundog Spaniel Club Scent Work Trial

Friday 18 September | Exact judging time not published
KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway, Skye

The weekend starts at KCC Park with a formal scent work trial for Group 3 gundogs and spaniels. The organiser’s calendar shows a broad 7:00 am to 7:00 pm window, but not a reliable check-in or judging time, so competitors and spectators should check the Vic Dog Trials event page before travelling.

CherryHill Blossom Festival

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September | Timed entry; orchard closes at 5:00 pm
CherryHill Orchards, 474-480 Queens Road, Wandin East

The Blossom Festival opens on Friday, with dogs welcome to explore the orchard on lead. Water bowls and pup cups are available, and the small dog-admission fee is donated to Animal Aid. Weekend tickets need to be booked in advance through the official CherryHill festival page.

Kyneton and District Kennel Club Championship Shows

Saturday 19 September | Morning show from 8:00 am; afternoon show follows
Bulla Exhibition Centre, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla

Kyneton and District Kennel Club runs two all-breeds championship shows at Bulla on Saturday. The afternoon program begins after the morning show, so there is no dependable fixed start time for the second show. The full schedule is available from the club’s official event document.

Southern Obedience Dog Training Club Agility Trial

Saturday 19 September | Exact judging time not published
Southern Obedience Dog Training Club, 56 Soden Road, Bangholme

Agility, jumping and games are on the program at Bangholme. The public event page gives an all-day calendar window rather than a firm judging time, so check the running order on the Vic Dog Trials event page before heading out.

Positiva Puppy Yoga Melbourne

Saturday 19 September | Session times shown when booking
Yoga Space Melbourne, 25 William Street, Balaclava

This one-hour session combines 30 minutes of optional gentle yoga with 30 minutes of puppy play. The puppies are supplied by the organiser and tickets are $79. It was showing as sold out, but you can check for returned places on the official booking page.

Ballarat Dog Club Championship Show

Sunday 20 September | Judging from 10:00 am
Bulla Exhibition Centre, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla

Despite the club name, Sunday’s all-breeds championship show is being held at Bulla, making it a reasonable outer-Melbourne option. Judging starts at 10:00 am. See the official ShowManager event page for the current schedule.

Sun Theatre Doggy Day: Heart of the Beast

Sunday 20 September | 9:45 am
Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat Street, Yarraville

The Sun Theatre is turning down the volume and welcoming dogs for a special preview of Heart of the Beast. A dog can attend free on your lap or the floor, or you can buy it a seat. There is a limit of one dog per person, and dogs need to stay on lead and under control. Tickets and the full house rules are on the Sun Theatre Doggy Days page.

Puppy Yoga and Puppy Cuddles

Sunday 20 September | Various sessions

There are four supplied-puppy sessions around Melbourne on Sunday:

• Puppy Yoga Melbourne Port Melbourne: 8:30 am to 9:30 am at The Chandlery, 67 Beach Street, Port Melbourne. Welsh Corgi puppies are supplied and tickets are $79. Book through the organiser.
• Puppy Yoga Melbourne Richmond: 8:30 am to 9:30 am at SoulPod, 14 Stanley Street, Richmond. Puppies are supplied and tickets are $79. See the Richmond session.
• Puppy Cuddles Richmond: 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm at SoulPod, 14 Stanley Street, Richmond. This is a 45-minute cuddle and play session rather than a yoga class. Check availability and pricing.
• Yoga Paws West Melbourne: session times are shown when booking for the 60-minute class at La Encantada Collective, 69 Abbotsford Street, West Melbourne. Tickets are $59. Book with Yoga Paws.

Your own dog stays home for all four sessions.

Brunswick Puppy Pub Crawl

Sunday 20 September | 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Starting at Augie’s Place, 460 Victoria Street, Brunswick West

This 1.4 km social crawl moves from Augie’s Place to Co-Conspirators Brewing Co and The Retreat Hotel, with dog treats or dog cocktails and food or drink offers for the humans. Dogs must stay on lead and be comfortable around other dogs and people. Tickets were listed from $16.99. Check the Puppy Pub Crawl website for current availability.

Dog-friendly Melbourne Markets

If the plan is simply coffee, breakfast and a wander with the dog, there are six verified options:

• Carlton Farmers Market: Saturday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Carlton North Primary School, with entry from O’Grady Street. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash and there is a voluntary $2 card donation. Market details.
• Coburg Farmers Market: Saturday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, with entry from Urquhart Street. Dogs are welcome on lead and there is a voluntary $2 card donation. Market details.
• Fitzroy Market and Fitzroy Mills Market: Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Sunday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at 75 Rose Street, Fitzroy. Dogs are welcome on lead and entry is free. Current market dates.
• The Rose Street Artists’ Market: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 60 Rose Street, Fitzroy. The weekly market is pet-friendly, with dogs kept on lead. Visitor information.
• Camberwell Sunday Market: Sunday, 7:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Market Place car park, Camberwell Junction. Friendly pets are welcome on leash. Market details.
• Alphington Farmers Market: Sunday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington. Well-behaved dogs are permitted on leash and there is a voluntary $2 card donation. Market details.
• St Kilda Esplanade Market: Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the Upper Esplanade. Dogs are welcome on lead and entry is free. Market details.

Brisbane

Advance Pacific International

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September | Multiple sessions
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack

Advance Pacific International brings five shows to Durack across the weekend. Friday’s championship shows begin at 9:00 am and not before 2:00 pm. Saturday’s FCI International breed judging follows junior handlers and will not begin before 4:00 pm. Sunday has an open show at 9:00 am, followed by the final championship show not before 10:00 am. The complete program is in the official Dogs Queensland Gazette schedule.

Saturday Specialty Shows at Durack

Saturday 19 September | From 8:30 am
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack

Saturday is a busy day for breed and group shows at Durack:

• Basenji Breed Network Queensland: championship show from 8:30 am, followed by handler classes and an open show.
• Shetland Sheepdog Club of Queensland: open show from 8:30 am, followed by the championship show not before 10:00 am.
• Sporting Spaniel Club of Queensland: open show from 9:00 am and the Dawn Farmer Memorial Championship Show from 10:15 am.
• Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Queensland: open show from 9:00 am, including sweepstakes and property classes.
• Hound Club of Queensland: championship show from 9:00 am, with the open show following the championship sweepstakes. The published schedule contains conflicting wording, so check the ring timing on the day.

The full schedules for all five programs are in the Dogs Queensland Gazette.

Caboolture Sports Dog Obedience Club Rally and Obedience Trials

Saturday 19 September | Rally from 9:00 am; obedience from 2:00 pm
Devine Court, Morayfield

Two rally trials run simultaneously in the morning, followed by two obedience trials in the afternoon. Rally vetting is from 8:00 am to 8:45 am, and obedience vetting from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm. The full class and ring details are in the official Dogs Queensland schedule.

Yoga Paws Brisbane

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September | Session times shown when booking

Yoga Paws has three 60-minute sessions around Brisbane. The dogs are supplied by the organiser, so leave your own dog at home.

• Rescue Greyhound Yoga: Saturday at Yoga Bones, 29 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington. The rescue greyhounds attend through Love A Greyhound. Tickets are $59. Book the Paddington session.
• Puppy Yoga Highgate Hill: Saturday at Eighth House, 43 Gladstone Road, Highgate Hill. Tickets are $59. Book the Highgate Hill session.
• Puppy Yoga Bulimba: Sunday at Centre of Dance, 1/49 Godwin Street, Bulimba. Tickets are $59. Book the Bulimba session.

Pupcake and Sip

Sunday 20 September | 11:00 am
The Shed, behind 116 Bay Terrace, Wynnum

Brisbane Dog Friendly is launching its women-only dog club with dog-safe cake decorating, unlimited wine, charcuterie and a social morning. Friendly dogs are welcome, with a limit of one dog per person, and dog nannies will be on hand during the human activities. Tickets were listed from $159. Check the official Eventbrite page for current availability.

Dog-friendly Brisbane Markets

Brisbane is not short of places to take a leashed dog for breakfast or a market wander this weekend:

• Fridays at The Bardon Markets: Friday, 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the corner of Baroona and Rainworth roads, Bardon. Dog-friendly, with an off-leash park next door. Market details.
• West End Markets: Saturday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm at Davies Park, West End. Dogs must be leashed and restrained; water bowls are available. Market details.
• Carseldine Markets: Saturday, 6:00 am to noon at 133 Dorville Road, Carseldine. Leashed dogs are welcome and water bowls are available. Market details.
• Kuraby Farmers and Food Market: Saturday, 6:00 am to noon at 1342 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby. Pets must be leashed and restrained. Pet policy.
• Jan Powers Farmers Markets, Brisbane Powerhouse: Saturday, 6:00 am to noon on the Powerhouse forecourt, Lamington Street, New Farm. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor market. Market details.
• Kelvin Grove Village Markets: Saturday, 6:00 am to 1:00 pm at Blamey Street and QUT Urban Village. Dogs are welcome but need to remain leashed and controlled. Visitor information.
• Jan Powers Farmers Markets, Manly: Saturday, 6:00 am to noon on Royal Esplanade. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor waterfront market. Market details.
• Nundah Farmers Markets: Sunday, 6:00 am to noon at the Nundah station car park, Station Street. Dogs must be leashed and restrained; water bowls are available. Market details.
• Bardon Sunday Farmers Market: Sunday, 7:00 am to noon at the corner of Baroona and Rainworth roads. Dogs are welcome. Market details.
• Milton Markets: Sunday, 6:00 am to noon at Milton Green, Cribb Street. Dogs must be leashed and restrained; water bowls are available. Market details.
• Riverside Markets: Sunday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the City Botanic Gardens, corner of Alice and Albert streets. Dogs are welcome on lead. Visitor information.
• Manly Creative Markets: Sunday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Little Bayside Park, Manly. The market is pet-friendly, with dogs kept leashed and controlled. Exact-date event page.
• Redcliffe Markets: Sunday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Redcliffe Parade. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash. Market details.

Adelaide

Plant 4 Bowden Friday Night Market

Friday 18 September | From 5:00 pm until late
Plant 4 Bowden, 5 Third Street, Bowden

Plant 4 Bowden’s Friday night market brings together food, drinks, stalls and live music. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, but not inside the food hall. Check the Plant 4 Bowden website for the current program.

Adelaide Hills Farmers Market

Saturday 19 September | 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
23 Mann Street, Mount Barker

Dogs are welcome at this weekly farmers market, provided they remain on lead and away from food displays. Entry is free. Mount Barker is included as an outer-Adelaide Hills option. See the official market website for visitor information.

Woodside Market

Saturday 19 September | 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Woodside Institute Hall, 30 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Woodside

This monthly community market welcomes well-behaved dogs on lead. Entry is free, and Woodside makes another easy outer-metro option for anyone happy to head into the Adelaide Hills. Current details are on the Adelaide Hills Council event page.

Puppy Picnic at Beaumont House

Saturday 19 September | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Beaumont House, 631 Glynburn Road, Beaumont

Pack the picnic rug and bring the dog for an afternoon of stalls and food trucks in the grounds of Beaumont House. Dogs must remain on lead and under their handler’s control. Advance tickets are available through the official Eventbrite page.

Dogs SA State Obedience and Rally Championships

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September | Obedience from 9:00 am; rally not before 12:30 pm
SA Obedience Dog Club grounds, Beaumont Road, South Parklands

The State Obedience and Rally Championships run on both days, with obedience in the morning and rally following after lunch. Vetting requirements are set out in the official schedule. See the ShowManager event page for the full program.

Port Pirie Kennel Club Championship Shows

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September | Morning shows from 9:00 am; afternoon shows not before 11:30 am
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn

Port Pirie Kennel Club is holding four all-breeds championship shows at David Roche Park across the weekend. Junior handlers begin at 8:30 am on Sunday. The schedule includes a hot-weather rule that can move morning judging to the evening and cancel the afternoon shows if the published 35-degree trigger is reached, so check the latest Saturday event page before travelling.

Event details can change, particularly where weather, judging schedules and ticket availability are involved. Check the linked organiser page before leaving home, and do not assume a competition venue allows unentered pet dogs.