UPCOMING EVENTS: Dog Lovers Festival 2026

New South Wales biggest celebration of dogs returns to the Sydney Showground on Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August, 2026, and it’s set to be our most tail-wagging festival yet.

Whether you’re a proud dog parent, thinking about welcoming a new furry friend, or you just love being surrounded by happy, wagging tails, this is your weekend.

• Meet hundreds of wonderful dogs across dozens of breeds

• Shop hundreds of dog brands with the latest treats, toys, accessories, tech, and more

• Amazing live dog sports and demonstrations on the VitaPet Arena featuring Australia’s most talented canine stars

• Enter the splash-zone as pool diving pups compete in the Kurgo® DockDogs

• Breed Showcase & Adoption Zones where you can meet breed clubs & adoption organisations with dogs looking for loving forever homes

• Pat-A-Pooch sessions for guaranteed smiles & serotonin hits

• Delicious food trucks to keep you fuelled all day