The Blacktown City Pet Festival returns on Sunday, 28 September 2025, bringing together pets of all shapes and sizes, their owners, and families from across Western Sydney for a free, fun-filled day.
The festival will run from 10 am to 2 pm at the Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC), 20 Owen Street, Glendenning.
Brad Bunting, Mayor of Blacktown City, said the festival was one of the city's most popular community events.
"Our Pet Festival is a chance for families and pet lovers to enjoy a great day out while also learning more about responsible pet care," Mayor Bunting said.
"It's also a wonderful opportunity to see the Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre in action, and for anyone thinking about adoption to meet the animals that need a new home."
The Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, has cared for more than 2000 animals in the past year. The festival helps highlight its role in providing best-practice animal care and education for the community.
Entry to the festival is free.
This year's program includes:
- reptile displays and educational talks
- an obedience demonstration by Blacktown Kennel Club
- Kelly Gill and the Wonderdogs, a team of talented Border Collies
- Guide dog puppies in training
- sheep herding demonstration
- pet safety tips from Barking with Bianca
- pet competitions
- free face painting, temporary tattoos, and a jumping castle
- market and food stalls
- free vet checks and microchipping for Blacktown City residents.
Don't forget to strike a pose – the Pet Festival Selfie Competition is back! Snap a photo with your furry, feathered or scaly friend and share it on Instagram with #2025PetSelfieBlacktown before 28 September for your chance to win.
