Nillumbik Pet Expo returns in October

Published on 02 October 2025

Council’s much-loved, long-running Nillumbik Pet Expo is coming back to Diamond Creek on Sunday 19 October.

Packed with fun for the whole family, the event will feature face painting, pony rides, kids’ activities, food and retail stalls and entertainment. There will be a Vision Australia puppy performance, help with barking dogs courtesy of Leading the Hounds, plus a range of rescue organisations on-site.

The ever-popular pet competitions are back too, with prizes on offer for best trick, best dressed, best pet/owner lookalike, smallest pet and biggest pet.

Mayor John Dumaresq said the expo helps educate visitors about responsible pet ownership in a fun and engaging way.

“Our Community Safety team will be available to answer any questions you have about pets, assisting with free first-time pet registrations and providing free reusable pet goodie bags,” Cr Dumaresq said.

“There is plenty on offer for cat owners as well as dog lovers, including cat enrichment talks, agility play and pet products,” he said.

Ellis Ward councillor Peter Perkins said the Nillumbik Pet Expo remains one of Diamond Creek’s biggest family friendly events.

“More than 3000 people visit the expo each year for entertainment and activities close to home,” Cr Perkins said.

“The expo has run for more than 25 years and continues to draw visitors and their pets,” he said.

The Nillumbik Pet Expo will be held at Marngrook Oval in Diamond Creek from 10am-4pm on Sunday 19 October. Entry is free and all are welcome (including pets on leads).

nillumbik.vic.gov.au/pet-expo