Pets in the Park

Pets in the Park 2026 will take place on Sunday 22 March, from 11 am to 3 pm at Central Park, Malvern East.

In its twenty-fourth year, Pets in the Park is firmly in the community’s heart, with local pet owners and animal groups coming together to salute all things fur, fluff and feathered. A fantastic day for pets and pet lovers is planned, including:

  • expert presentations and demonstrations
  • vet Q&As
  • pet competitions
  • stalls and food vendors
  • free children’s activities plus more.

With attendance of over 4,000, Pets in the Park offers your organisation an excellent opportunity to reach a local target group of pet lovers and the Stonnington community.

How to apply for a stall

To apply for a Pets in the Park stall, please complete the online Stallholder Application Form by 5 pm on Monday 2 February 2026. Please include a copy of your Public Liability Insurance certificate of currency for a minimum of $20 million.

If power is essential to your stall, please submit your application as early as possible. The number of powered sites at the event is strictly limited. 

Businesses based outside the City of Stonnington are welcome to apply. However, the following site fees apply:
  • $240 (including GST) per single 3m x 3m stall
  • $320 (including GST) per double stall 6m x 3m.

Apply now

If your application is successful, we will provide the following infrastructure for your stall:
  • 3m x 3m marquee (limited numbers of 6m x 3m marquees are also available)
  • stall signage
  • two chairs
  • a trestle table.

We provide infrastructure to not-for-profit and Stonnington-based organisations at no cost.

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