P
ets, families and animal lovers gathered at the Blacktown City Pet Festival on Sunday, September 27, for a day of activities, demonstrations and entertainment at the Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre in Glendenning.
The annual event, organised by Blacktown City Council in partnership with the Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre, featured interactive pet displays, market stalls, food vendors, live entertainment and free family activities.
Visitors could take part in a range of activities throughout the day, including free face painting, pony rides, pet caricatures and reptile encounters. Blacktown City Council also offered free microchipping and veterinary checks for Blacktown local government area residents.
The programme included obedience demonstrations by the Blacktown Kennel Club and agility demonstrations by the Agility Dog Club of NSW. A sheep shearing demonstration and a pet chill-out zone were also part of the event.
The festival also featured a BARC adoption parade and a responsible pet ownership session, giving visitors opportunities to learn more about caring for animals and services available through the centre.
A range of organisations and local businesses took part as stallholders, including Dogs NSW, RSPCA NSW, SASH Vets, The Cat Sanctuary and several pet food, treats and services providers. Food vendors also operated throughout the event.
The festival was held at the Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre on Owen Street, Glendenning, from 10am to 2pm. Entry was free.
The event is part of Blacktown City Council’s annual community events programme, which includes festivals and activities held across the local government area throughout the year.
Following the festival, organisers invited visitors to provide feedback through the council’s 2026 events survey, which includes the Blacktown City Pet Festival among the events covered.
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