Cat & Dog Lovers Festivals Return to Melbourne with the Pawesome New Dog Bowl Attraction!
After a record-breaking weekend in Sydney, the Cat Lovers Festival and Dog Lovers Festival are now preparing to head south, with Melbourne Showgrounds set to come alive on October 25 and 26, 2025.
The Melbourne events promise to be the biggest and most pawsome celebration yet, with the launch of an exciting new feature, The Dog Bowl, alongside all the crowd favourites that have made the Festivals Australia’s ultimate destinations for cat and dog lovers.
The Sydney Festivals, held on August 23 and 24, attracted over 25,000 visitors from across the country and showcased everything from adoption drives and breed showcases to celebrity vets and live entertainment.
Building on this momentum, organisers are now focused on delivering a purrfect experience for Melbourne audiences.
At the heart of the Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival will be The Dog Bowl, a brand-new attraction that combines the competitive spirit of major sporting carnivals with the heart-warming charm of man’s best friend.
The Festivals will feature over 250 exhibitors, showcasing thousands of products, exclusive Festival specials, a host of free samples and amazing giveaways, making it the largest retail experience for cat and dog lovers in Australia.
The best part, each ticket provides the holder with access to the neighbouring Festival creating a week
Event Details:
Dates:
Saturday 25th Oct, 2025 9:30am — 5pm
Sunday 26th Oct, 2025 9:30am — 5pmLocation: Melbourne Showgrounds