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Sydney’s Cat Lovers Festival and Dog Lovers Festival at Sydney Showground


  • Sydney Showground (map)

This year has something for everyone at the Sydney’s Cat Lovers Festival and Dog Lovers Festival with the return of some fan-favourites and new features including the VitaPet Arena with Farmer Dave with Dog Parkour and Mini Dog RacesDog Friendly Travel Hub, skipping rope jumping dogs with Dr Katrina and the WonderdogsBlackHawk® Pat-A-Cat ZoneKurgo DockDogsSASH Ask-A-Vet, Championship Cat Show, Kitty Cosplay Competition and Feline Face painting!

Can Dogs Really Fly? 

  • Watch dogs leap to new heights at Kurgo DockDogs! These furry acrobats are set to make a splash and prove they’ve got what it takes for incredible aerial feats.

What’s the Cat’s Meow in Accessories? 

  • Discover Sparkle*luscious, one of the stores at this years festival, for the ultimate cat ear accessories. It’s a “meow-gical” shopping spree to find your very own fur-tastic style.

Do Pets Really Look Like Their Owners? 

  • Find out at the OPTIMUM™️ DOGWALK where the best Dogglegangers will strut their stuff!

Looking for some Heartwarming Pet-ential? 

  • Visit the Adoption Zones! Meet lovable dogs and cats ready for their fur-ever homes and find a paw-sitive connection to brighten your day.

What does Australia’s Biggest Cat-Dress Up Party Look like?

  • Kitty Cosplay ‘Best in Show’ will have all the most impressive feline inspired costumes!

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday 24 9.30am to 5.00pm & Sunday 25 August 2024 9.30am to 5.00pm

  • Location: Sydney Showground please note, festivals are running side by side in separate halls as a co-located festival.

More info re the Dog Lovers Festival here.

More info re the Cat Lovers Festival here.