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International Dog Day at Retford Park

Retford Park National Trust, 1325 Old South Road, Bowral NSW, Australia

Event Date: 26 Aug 2026, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Calling all dogs, hounds, pups, mutts, doggos and pooches to celebrate International Dog Day with their humans at Retford Park.

In celebration James Fairfax’s adoration of his dogs, we invite you and your furry friends to join the festivities at historic Retford Park.

Browse a range of stalls selling a variety of dog-related goodies and services and enjoy free garden tours for pups and their humans, competitions, a fun agility course and impressive demonstrations. Located in stunning surrounds, International Dog Day is the perfect day out for the whole family.

What’s On:

  • Free garden tours for dogs and their humans
  • Fun agility course contest
  • Dog sport demonstrations
  • Puppy paw painting: All day – take home a paw-some keepsake!
  • Off-leash area with stick and ball library
  • Competitions
  • Market stalls: Browse a selection of pet-themed goodies, treats and services

International Dog Day activities are included in a regular General Entry – Garden ticket for Sunday 23 August.

Members: Free
Concession: $15.00
Adult: $17.00
Child: Free
Family: $49.00

Facilities

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Public Toilet

Contacts

Retford Park National Trust, 1325 Old South Road, Bowral NSW, Australia

P. 02 4861 1933

E. retfordpark@nationaltrust.com.au

W. nationaltrust.org.au/event/international-dog-day/

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT PLEASE USE THE ORGANISER CONTACT DETAILS ABOVE

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