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Where is the 2024 Festival being held?
The Festival is being held at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park (Homebush).
Enter via The Dome on Showgrounds Road.
The Dog Lovers Festival is located in the Dome, Hall 2A and 2B. The Cat Lovers Festival will be running in Hall 5.
For tips on getting to the Festival and where to park, click here.
NB. Tickets cannot be bought on the same day as the event so please pre-book your parking. We cannot stress this enough. It will sell out. The entire precinct will be very busy across the Festival weekend, with multiple events happening at once, so it would be wise to pre-book parking to avoid disappointment!
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When is the 2024 Festival and what are the opening times?
Saturday 24 August, 2024: 9:30am to 5pm
Sunday 25 August, 2024: 9:30am to 5pm -
What's happening at the 2024 Festival, and is there anything I need to pre-book?
The program for next year’s festival is currently under construction but you can get a flavour for what’s in store in 2024 by looking at the line-up in 2023…
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How do I book an exhibitor stand in the Expo part of the 2024 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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How may I purchase tickets and how much are they?
Tickets for the 2024 Dog Lovers Festival will be on sales closer to the event.
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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, as long as the day you are seeking has not already sold out.
Simply complete this online form to update your ticket order.
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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Where can I park and what are the public transport options?
If you’re coming by car, we strongly suggest pre-booking your car park at Sydney Olympic Park, as the precinct will be busy with multiple events on Festival weekend, so parking will sell out!
Click here for more information about getting to the Festival, how to pre-book parking, parking rates, which car park to use, as well as public transport options.
Please note: Car parks P1, P5 and P6 are in close proximity to Sydney Showground with the P1 carpark the closest carpark to the Dome where the Dog Lovers Festival will be held.
FREE SHUTTLE FROM P1 CARPARK TO FESTIVAL ENTRANCE
Two free Shuttles (trackless trains) will drive in a loop from the P1 carpark (the pick-up point will be in front of the ticket booth), to the Dog Lovers Festival entrance at the Dome, and carry on to the Cat Lovers Festival entrance on Riverina Ave at Hall 3, then circling back to P1. The Shuttles will operate every 15 minutes from 7.30am until 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Each Trackless Train can accommodate 30 passengers.
FREE BUS FROM P5 CARPARK TO THE DOME
A free Bus will operate between the P5 car park (the pick-up point will be in front of the ticket booth) and the Dog Lovers Festival entrance at the Dome. The bus will operate approximately every 15 minutes from 7.30am until 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Each bus can accommodate 20 passengers.
Please note: Both of these free transport options may be popular for visitors who prefer not to walk to each event, so some delays may occur.
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Will there be any ATMs, and is food available to purchase at the venue?
There will be an ATM machine located in Hall 2, and at stores in the surrounding area, however, we suggest you bring cash with you on the day.
Did you know that most exhibitors will be selling a range of fantastic new products and services at the event with Festival Specials and great offers exclusive to the Dog Lovers Festival?! View the 2023 Exhibitors, New Products and Festival Specials.
Sydney’s best food trucks, and Sydney Showground’s cafes, will be open throughout the 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/Venue?
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.
(Source: NSW Government website)
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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!
These include: more than 800 dogs across the weekend; the Antinol® DockDogs; the VitaPet Arena shows including Farmer Dave Graham, Dr Katrina and Kelly Gill, and The Wonderdogs; ADVANCE™ Stage presentations featuring Dr Karl, Bluey & Bingo and InstaPooch; the PEDIGREE® Adoption Zone; Lyka Pat-A-Pooch; the DOGS NSW Breed Showcase & Ask-The-Breeder Stage; Doggy Face Painting and the Neon Glitter Selfie Wall and more!
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, located inside the venue.
They’ll also love the Free Doggy Face Painting, giving kids the opportunity to have their face painted with their favourite breed of dog from a wide range of options. The Free Doggy Face Painting is located at Stand 504 in the Dome. See Festival Map.
Do you dream of looking like your dog? Come prepared with a photo of your own cute dog, or choose from an array of designs to proudly display your love of dogs for all the world to see! Once your face is transformed, head on over to the Neon Glitter Selfie Wall, located at Stand 333, near Antinol® DockDogs. 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! For more information, please click here.
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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 and food trucks galore, with 100s of stands offering 1,000s of products & services, 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, Show Specials and New Products you’ll see at the Festival!
If you have a product or service that you’d like to share with thousands of dog lovers, please contact Alana via [email protected] or call 1300 889 655.
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Where may I view the Festival Map, and timetables for attractions at the Festival?
The 2024 Festival Map and Timetables will be avaliable closer to the event.
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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 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 at the Festival?
The 2024 Dog Lovers Festival will feature more than 800 amazing DOGS representing 100+ breeds to meet over two days!
At the 2023 Breed Showcase, proudly presented by DOGS NSW, visitors were able to meet and compare a wide range of dog breeds. Click here to find out more about the breeds on show within the DOGS NSW Breed Showcase.
To see which breeds were featured on the DOGS NSW Ask-The-Breeder Stage, click here.
To view the breeds at InstaPooch, click here.
In addition, a wide range of other dog breeds were dotted throughout the event at features including Lyka Pat-A-Pooch, in the PEDIGREE® Adoption Zone, and on the hundreds of Exhibitor stands.
If you are a dog breeder and you are interested in exhibiting at the 2024 Festival, please contact Rebecca at [email protected]
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May I speak to someone without fur?
For any additional enquiries not covered on the website please contact the Pet Projects International team via email [email protected] or phone: 1300 889 655.
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How do I find out about the Volunteer Program?
Applications for our 2024 volunteer program will open up closer to the Festival.
For more information, please contact Trudi via [email protected] or contact Pet Projects International on 1300 889 655.
Click on the questions below for answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the 2024 Festival.