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Where is the Festival being held?
The Festival is being held at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
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When is the Festival and what are the opening times?
Saturday 26 October 2023 from 9:30am to 5.00pm
Sunday 27 October 2023 from 9:30am to 5.00pm -
Does my Dog Lovers Festival ticket entitle me entry into the Cat Lovers Festival?
It sure does!
To celebrate the 10th birthday of the Dog Lovers Festival in Melbourne we have decided that all dog owners, who also love cats, can enter the Melbourne Cat Lovers Festival with the same ticket!That’s 2 great Festivals for the price of 1.
Please note you much enter both Festivals on the same day.
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How may I purchase tickets and how much are they?
Click here for all details on ticket prices for the 2024 Festival!
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May I use a Companion Card to enter the Festival?
Yes! Simply present the card to ticketing or security staff at the door. You will just need to purchase a child, adult or pensioner’s ticket for the person in your care.
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I’ve bought tickets but I can’t find them. Could you re-send them to me?
Once you have purchased your tickets they will be emailed to your inbox as a link embedded in the email.
Click on the links in the email and they will open a blank web page and the tickets will download directly into your downloads box.
If you are unable to find your confirmation email, please check your junk or spam mail folders. The sender’s name will be Lup Events.
If you still can’t find your tickets, you can request your ticket to be re-sent by clicking here and filling out the form.
For other ticketing inquiries, please either click here or contact [email protected]
Lup will respond to all requests within 48 business hours.
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May I change the day that I attend?
Yes, you may.
Simply complete this online form to update your ticket order.
For any other ticketing inquiries, please contact [email protected]
Lup will respond to all requests within 48 business hours.
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Where can I park and what are the public transport options?
For a full rundown on car parking, see this page.
We highly recommend taking advantage of one of the many excellent public transport options to avoid car parking costs and traffic delays. For a rundown of all the public transport options, please click here.
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Will there any ATMs, and is food available to purchase at the venue?
ATM machines are located within the venue.
Most exhibitors will be selling and launching an extensive range of fantastic new products and services at the event with Festival Specials and great offers exclusive to the Dog Lovers Festival.
BYO your credit card or cash as most exhibitors will be selling and launching an extensive range of fantastic new products and services at the event with Festival Specials and great offers exclusive to the Dog Lovers Festival!
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May I bring my dog with me to the Festival?
We love all dogs but, as the name of the Festival suggests, this event has been set-up for ‘Dog Lovers‘, not ‘dogs’. So, due to health and safety reasons (for dogs and humans!) and because it is mainly an indoor event, unfortunately we are unable to allow visitors to bring their dogs into the Festival.
When you get home, they will be so happy to see you, as you’ll be loaded with treats and toys for them. You’ll also know so much more about them and for this they will love you even more!
For more information regarding this policy, please click here.
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Are assistance dogs permitted to enter the Festival?
Yes, visitors with assistance dogs are permitted to bring their dogs to the Festival.
An animal does not need to be registered as an assistance animal under the Companion Animals Act 1998 to be permitted access to a public place or public transport.
Staff in charge of access to public places and transport are entitled to request reasonable proof that your animal is a genuine assistance animal.
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Will there be any additional costs once I’m inside the Festival?
No! Once you’re inside, everything to see and do at the Festival is included in your ticket price (apart from food and drinks of course!).
Bring your credit card along to shop from the incredible range of dog products among our wonderful exhibitors who, but the way, will most likely be giving away free samples so BYO shopping bag, too!
Please note, there is limited seating for VitaPet Arena and ADVANCE™ Stage shows, so we recommend arriving early. Spots will be allocated on a first-in-best-dressed basis however, there will be loads of standing room!
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Tell me more about the Free Doggy Face Painting, and food options for the kids!
Hungry kids will love the Food Trucks and the cafes.
They’ll also love the Free Doggy Face Painting, which provides kids with the opportunity to have their face painted with their favourite breed of dog from a wide range of options.
Once your face is transformed, head on over to the Kids Zone where you can snap a pic against the Neon Glitter Selfie Wall. The finished products will amuse, delight, turn heads and be THE perfect photo op to share across social media, tagging us @thedogloversfestival and #dogloversfestival. Don’t forget to Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram! -
May I purchase products and services at the Festival?
Absolutely! It’s like a huge, doggy-department store, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing and selling all the latest and greatest products and services to reward your pooch!
There’ll be shopping galore, with 100s of stands offering 1,000s of products & services, with stacks of new products, samples, show specials and dog-friendly clothing, beds, doors, food, groomers, insurers, kennels, leads, collars, pet-tech, photographers, retailers, toys, trainers, treats, vets and more!
Click on these links to check out the 2023 Exhibitors, Festival Specials and New Products you’ll see at the Festival!
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Where may I view the Festival Map, and timetables for attractions at the Festival?
The Festival Map and event timetables will be released closer to the Festival.
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May I purchase a dog at the Festival?
We do not support the sale of dogs on-site at the Festival.
We are governed by the Victorian Domestic Animals Act, which states that under no circumstances are we permitted to have any dog adopted and/or sold at the event.
We do however want to you to be as well-informed as possible regarding the best doggo for you and your lifestyle.
All the information a new or prospective fur-parent could ever need will be available at the Festival, coupled with helpful dog experts!
You may certainly kick off the process with conversations with breeders and adoption groups at the Festival, and start your journey to becoming a fur-parent!
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Which dog breeds will be showcased at the Festival?
The full range of Breeds on show at the Festival will be announced closer tothe Festival.
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How do I book an exhibitor stand in the Expo part of the Festival?
If you have a business that dog owners or lovers would love to know about, or know of a business you’d like to see at a Dog Lovers Festival, please connect with our Sales Team via:
- completing this form or
- emailing [email protected] or
- calling 1300 889 655.
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May I contact to someone without fur?
For any additional enquiries not covered on the website please contact the Pet Projects International team at [email protected] or call 1300 889 655.
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How do I find out more about the Volunteer Program?
Applications for our 2023 volunteer program are now open so please visit this page to complete an online application form stating your availability, and we’ll be in touch with you.
All volunteers receive:
• Free entry to the Festival
• Full briefing/induction prior to the event
• Dog Lovers Festival t-shirt to wear on-site (and to take home!)
• A meal voucher (lunch) if working across meal hours, and a
• Certificate of contribution.For more information, please contact Trudi via [email protected]
Click on the questions below for answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).