Direct K9 Weekender 2-4 October 2026
There is plenty happening for dog owners this weekend, particularly in Melbourne and Brisbane. Melbourne has social walks, pet-friendly markets, a council pet day and a full calendar of dog sport. Brisbane’s early risers have markets in almost every direction, while the competition program covers conformation, obedience, rally and tricks. Adelaide is quieter socially, but there is a solid weekend of scent work, agility, obedience and conformation.
Every event below was checked against an original organiser, venue or governing-body source at the time of publication.
Competition events are generally intended for entered dogs. Only bring a pet dog as a spectator if the organiser confirms it is permitted.
Melbourne
Sunrise Walk Williamstown Coastal Loop
Friday 2 October | 6:00 am-9:00 am
Point Gellibrand Lookout, Battery Road,
Williamstown
Start Friday with a beginner-friendly 5.5 km coastal loop, an optional dip and a cafe stop afterwards. Dogs are welcome and the group leaves at 6:15 am, so this is one for the genuinely early risers. Tickets are available through the official Eventbrite page.
4CYTE Victorian State Agility Trial
Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October | Judging from 8:00 am
daily
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye
Three days of state-level agility, jumping and games begin at KCC Park on Friday morning. Friday also includes a noon session, with finals scheduled for Sunday. Program details are available through the official VicDog schedule.
Melbourne Royal Dog Judging
Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October | Times vary by
class
Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale
The Melbourne Royal dog program reaches its final weekend with breed judging and Italian Greyhound and British Bulldog specialties on Friday. Saturday brings General Specials, Junior Showmanship and Best Exhibit in Show. Check the official Melbourne Royal judging timetable before travelling.
Gumtree Greys at Coburg Farmers Market
Saturday 3 October | 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, Coburg
Gumtree Greys will be at the market with foster greyhounds, adopted hounds and volunteers. It is an easy opportunity to meet the dogs and have a proper conversation about greyhound adoption. Details are on the Gumtree Greys event page.
CRFT WRK at Queen Victoria Market
Saturday 3 October | 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Shed C, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
This undercover craft and design market brings together independent makers at Queen Victoria Market. The organiser describes the event as pet-friendly and invites visitors to bring their furry companions. See the date and details on the Rose Street Market events page.
KCC Park Weight Pull and SprintDog
Saturday 3 October | Weight pull from 9:15 am; SprintDog time
not published
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye
Saturday’s competition program includes the Alaskan Malamute Club of Victoria sanctioned weight pull, with check-in from 8:30 am, plus a SprintDog event conducted by the Collie Club of Victoria. The weight-pull schedule is available through Show Manager, while SprintDog is confirmed in the Dogs Victoria events calendar.
The Rose Street Artists Market
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October | 10:00 am-4:00
pm
60 Rose Street, Fitzroy
The Rose Street Artists Market runs across both days with art, design and handmade goods from local makers. Dogs are welcome on lead. Visitor information and the current weekend schedule are available from the official market website.
Alaskan Malamute Open and Championship Shows
Sunday 4 October | Open show 9:00 am; championship show from
10:30 am
Bulla Exhibition Centre, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla
The Alaskan Malamute Club of Victoria begins with its open show before moving into the championship show at 10:30 am or after the first show finishes. The programs are listed on the official Show Manager event page.
Eastern Suburbs Obedience and Rally Trials
Sunday 4 October | Start time not published
Simpson Park, Cochrane Street, Mitcham
Eastern Suburbs Obedience Dog Club hosts open obedience and rally trials at Simpson Park. The date and venue are confirmed, although the public listing does not provide the judging start time. Check the official Show Manager listing before attending.
Lygon Street Market
Sunday 4 October | 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Piazza Italia, Carlton
Lygon Street Market returns with makers, food and an open-air Sunday setting. The organiser specifically describes the dated event as pet-friendly. Check the official events page for any weather update.
Mayor’s Great Pet Together
Sunday 4 October | 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Ballam Park, 260R Cranbourne Road, Frankston
Frankston City Council’s free pet day includes demonstrations, educational presentations, market stalls and pet-friendly activities. Visitors are invited to bring their animals, making this one of the weekend’s more substantial social outings. Full details are on the Frankston City Council event page.
Paws for Polio 2026
Sunday 4 October | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Elsternwick Park Dog Off Leash Area, Brighton
This charity walk supports Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign and is designed for people to attend with their dogs. Adult tickets are $25, under-18 tickets are $10 and dogs attend free, with a take-home bag for each dog. Book through the official TryBooking page.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
Sunday 4 October | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
The Esplanade, St Kilda
The Sunday market lines the Esplanade with local art, design and handmade goods. It is listed as pet-friendly, although dogs should remain controlled and owners should follow any directions from market staff. Check the official market website before leaving home.
Tenterfield Terrier Club Championship Show
Sunday 4 October | Start time not published
KCC Park, 655 Western Port Highway, Skye
The Tenterfield Terrier Club of Victoria holds its breed championship show at KCC Park on Sunday. The date and venue are confirmed, but the public calendar does not give a judging time. See the Dogs Victoria events calendar and confirm timing with the club.
Brisbane
Carseldine Markets
Saturday 3 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
Old QUT Carseldine Campus, 133 Dorville Road,
Carseldine
Carseldine Markets are pet-friendly, with leashed dogs welcome and water bowls available around the grounds. Entry is free and the market runs in most weather. The dog policy and opening hours are on the official market terms page.
Jan Powers Manly Farmers Market
Saturday 3 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
Manly Harbour, Royal Esplanade, Manly
The Manly market brings produce, food and waterside browsing to Royal Esplanade. Dogs are more than welcome to join their owners, and the organiser specifically confirms the 3 October market. See the official Manly Farmers Market page.
Jan Powers Powerhouse Farmers Market
Saturday 3 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
Brisbane Powerhouse forecourt, Lamington Street, New
Farm
The Powerhouse market welcomes dogs and runs rain or shine. The organiser has named Saturday 3 October as the next market, so it is a straightforward morning option for anyone around New Farm. Details are on the official Powerhouse Farmers Market page.
Kelvin Grove Village Market
Saturday 3 October | 6:00 am-1:00 pm
Blamey Street, QUT Urban Village, Kelvin Grove
Dogs are welcome at the weekly Kelvin Grove market, which combines food, produce and general stalls. Entry is free, although strong winds can force a closure. Check the organiser’s market information if the weather is poor.
West End Markets
Saturday 3 October | 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Davies Park, West End
West End’s Saturday market is pet-friendly, with leashed dogs welcome and water bowls available. Entry is free and the market trades in most weather. The current conditions are available on the official market terms page.
German Shepherd Competition Weekend
Saturday 3 October from 8:00 am and Sunday 4 October from
8:00 am
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue,
Durack
The German Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland has a busy weekend at Durack. Saturday begins with restricted obedience at 8:00 am, followed by rally, while the members competition starts after the breed survey and not before 11:00 am. Sunday’s State Breed Evaluation begins at 8:00 am. The obedience and rally details are on Show Manager, with the breed evaluation listed on its separate event page.
Beaudesert Kennel Club Championship Weekend
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October | From 9:00 am
daily
Beaudesert Showgrounds, Beaudesert
Saturday has two all-breeds championship shows, with the second following the first. Sunday brings an FCI CACIB championship show from 9:00 am and Junior Handlers at lunch. The showground is bounded by Albert and William streets, so exhibitors should check the nominated entry gate. See the official Saturday event listing and Sunday program.
Logan All Breeds Obedience Rally and Tricks
Saturday 3 October from 3:00 pm and Sunday 4 October from
8:00 am
Gould Adams Park, Kingston Road, Kingston
Logan All Breeds Dog Obedience Club runs two obedience trials on Saturday afternoon, with vetting from 2:00 pm and judging from 3:00 pm. Sunday starts at 8:00 am with two rally trials and two trick-dog trials. Saturday’s details are on the official Show Manager listing, while Sunday’s program is confirmed in the Dogs Queensland Gazette.
Jan Powers Eagle Farm Farmers Market
Sunday 4 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot
This is a farmers market at the racecourse rather than a racing event, and dogs are welcome as part of the family outing. Pedestrian entry is through Gate 4, with general parking through Gate 7 from Nudgee Road. See the official Eagle Farm Market page.
Milton Markets
Sunday 4 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
Milton Green, Cribb Street and Little Cribb Street,
Milton
Milton Markets welcome leashed pets and provide water bowls around the grounds. Entry is free and the market trades every Sunday. Check the official operator page for any late update.
Nundah Farmers Markets
Sunday 4 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
Nundah Train Station car park, Station Street,
Nundah
Nundah’s Sunday market is pet-friendly, with leashed dogs welcome and water bowls supplied. Entry is free. Market information and any operational updates are available through the official operator page.
Adelaide
Gawler Dog Training Club Scent Work Trial
Friday 2 October | From 7:00 pm
Elliot Goodger Memorial Park, Gawler River Road,
Willaston
Friday night brings Advanced Interior and Advanced Vehicles searches at Gawler Dog Training Club’s scent work trial. This is an entered-dog competition, with the date and start time confirmed by Dogs SA. Check the Dogs SA upcoming events page for the current listing.
Adelaide Hills Kennel Club Spring Spectacular
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October | Saturday from 10:00 am;
Sunday from 9:00 am
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
The Spring Spectacular includes all-breeds championship shows and Junior Handler heats across the weekend. Sunday’s afternoon show begins no earlier than 11:30 am. Hot-weather rules can move afternoon judging to 7:00 pm and cancel the Sunday morning show, so check the official Dogs SA schedule immediately before travelling.
Agility Dog Club of SA Double Trial
Saturday 3 October | 9:00 am and not before 1:00
pm
Golflands Reserve, Glenelg North
The Agility Dog Club of SA has morning and afternoon agility and jumping trials at Golflands Reserve. The first begins at 9:00 am, with the second starting no earlier than 1:00 pm. Current competition information is available from the Agility Dog Club of SA.
SA Obedience Dog Club Trials
Sunday 4 October | Vetting from 9:00 am; judging from 10:00
am
SA Obedience Dog Club grounds, Beaumont Road, South
Parklands
Sunday’s program covers obedience, rally and two trick-dog trials. Obedience and the morning tricks session begin at 10:00 am, followed by rally and the afternoon tricks session at 1:00 pm. See the official club notice for full details.
Bring Your Dog to Septimus
Sunday 4 October | 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Bar Septimus, 220 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Bar Septimus opens its outdoor seating to dogs on Sunday afternoon, with water bowls and a treat for each dog on arrival. Attendance is free, but you will need to book an outdoor Grenfell Street table or Market Archway bench because dogs cannot join you inside. Book through the official Bar Septimus event page.
Event details can change because of weather, capacity or judging arrangements. Check the linked organiser page before leaving home.