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Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival, 2023
October 13, 2023 @ 9:30 am - October 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm AEDT
Since 2013, the Melbourne Dog Lovers Show has grown to become one of the largest events in the world dedicated to educating, entertaining and inspiring dog lovers.
In celebration of our 9th ‘Show’ we have decided to change our name to the Dog Lovers FESTIVAL!
We think this title encapsulates our brand a lot better – an epic, festival-like celebration of the unconditional love we share with our best friends that pays homage to just how much they enrich our lives.
It returns from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 October 2023 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 9:30am to 5pm daily!
The event will be bursting with attractions and it’s one of the best value days out in Melbourne as once you walk through the door everything to see and do is FREE!
* More than 800 amazing DOGS of 100+ breeds to meet over two days at Lyka Pat-A-Pooch, the PEDIGREE® Adoption Zone, InstaPooch on the ADVANCE™ Stage, the DOGS Victoria Breed Showcase. BTW, again, please don’t BYO dogs!
* Unmissable SHOWS in the VitaPet Arena including Dr Katrina and Kelly Gill’s Wonderdogs; Dave Graham’s Extreme High Jumping Dogs; Lucy Karbowiak, Emily Lyons & The High Flying Team; the high-flying Antinol DockDogs in a massive, 100,000-litre indoor pool; plus, prepare to be wowed by Temptation Alley, with Farmer Dave Graham. See all the festival attractions here.
* Expert TIPS – for getting to know your hound, and making them healthier and happier – on the ADVANCE™ Stage from expert trainers Dr Katrina, Kelly Gill, Luke Hura and Lauren Sellwood, and Dr Karl Kruszelnicki on the Science of Dogs; and top breeders in the DOGS Victoria Breed Showcase.
* SHOPPING & FOOD TRUCKS galore, with 100s of stands offering 1,000s of products & services, including exclusive Festival specials and new products to spoil your pooch; lots of options for Chow Chow-ing down all day long; and a fabulous VitaPet Door Prize!
* KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT from Bluey and her little sister Bingo in the Bluey Live Interactive Experience, with special Meet & Greets, too. Plus, Free Doggy Face Painting and a Neon Glitter Selfie Wall to make memories, take priceless mementoes, and share via our socials: Facebook and Instagram.
If you have a dog, want a dog or simply love dogs, secure your tickets now, before they sell out!
Warning: Tickets will sell like hot cakes – so fetch them early to avoid disappointment!
MELBOURNE DOG LOVERS FESTIVAL DETAILS
EVENT LOCATION: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street, South Wharf.
DATES: Friday 13 to Sunday 15 October 2023.
TIMES: Open from 9:30am to 5pm daily
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE SHOW ATTRACTIONS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE TRANSPORT AND PARKING INFO
CLICK HERE TO VIEW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN YOU BRING YOUR OWN DOG(S)? CLICK HERE FOR THE POLICY