Australian pet events — 2026-09

Carseldine Markets Barktoberfest 2026

12 Sept 2026

Brisbane, Queensland · The Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets, 133 Dorville Road, Carseldine

The annual dog-themed market day at the Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets in Brisbane. The organiser's page lists 12 September, 6:00 am to 12:00 pm, at 133 Dorville Road, Carseldine, with free entry and free parking. Dog rules and the day's program are not stated on the organiser's page, so confirm before travelling.

Audience

Public

Pet entry

Confirm with organiser

Tickets

Free

Corin Forest Snow Dogs 2026

12 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2026

Canberra, ACT · Corin Forest, 1268 Corin Road, Paddys River

Corin Forest near Canberra runs dedicated dog snow-play sessions across three weekends in September, with 35 one-hour sessions at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 daily. Tickets are A$27.50 per person and dogs enter free; advance booking is required. The site sits inside Namadgi National Park and dogs must stay on lead throughout.

Audience

Public

Pet entry

Pets allowed

Tickets

Paid admission

Melbourne Royal All Breeds Championship Show

24 Sept 2026 – 4 Oct 2026

Melbourne, Victoria · Melbourne Showgrounds

A major all-breeds competition at the Melbourne Royal Show, featuring around 200 breeds alongside obedience, agility, jumping and other dog programs. It starts in September and continues into October, so it belongs to this issue by start date.

Audience

Public

Pet entry

Competing or eligible pets only

Tickets

Paid admission

Blacktown City Pet Festival 2026

27 Sept 2026

Glendenning, New South Wales · Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre, 20 Owen Street

A free community festival involving the Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre, held on 27 September from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Owen Street, Glendenning. The official page lists free microchipping and vet checks for Blacktown LGA residents, obedience and agility demonstrations, pet-product stalls, food trucks and family activities.

Audience

Public

Pet entry

Pets allowed

Tickets

Free

Whiteman Park Doggies Day Out

27 Sept 2026

Perth, Western Australia · Mussel Pool West, Whiteman Park

A dog-focused community day at Mussel Pool West in Whiteman Park, Perth, on 27 September from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with local pet services, product stalls and novelty competitions. Dogs are welcome but must stay on lead, and dogs that are legally required to wear a muzzle must wear one throughout.

Audience

Public

Pet entry

Pets allowed

Tickets

Confirm with organiser

AusPet registrations open amid strong exhibitor demand

Pet Industry News reports that trade registration is open for AusPet 2026 and that organisers say more than 95% of the exhibition floor has been booked. AusGroom, the new-product showcase and expanded industry awards return this year.

Pet Industry News Australia · 2026-07-22

Mars expands Australian wet cat-food production in Wodonga

Mars has opened a A$112.6 million wet cat-food pouch facility in Wodonga, Victoria, with stated annual capacity of 290 million pouches. The company says the expansion lifts locally made pet-care products sold in Australia and New Zealand to about 90%.

Mars Australia · 2026-06-11

Survey tracks the impact of costs, online advice and technology on pet care

Royal Canin's 2026 report surveyed 1,629 Australian pet owners and more than 100 veterinary professionals, examining cost pressures, social-media nutrition advice, telehealth and smart health tools. It also stresses that technology should support rather than replace veterinarians.

Royal Canin Australia · 2026-04-27