Unleash the Fun: 10 Reasons to Visit These Gold Coast Dog Markets
If you're a dog lover on the Gold Coast, you won't want to miss the ultimate dog markets and Australia's largest dog event of its kind - Paws at the Park. Here are 10 reasons why Paws at the Park is the best doggie day out on the Gold Coast:
1 We’re Australia's largest dog market event
Paws at the Park is the largest dog event of its kind in Australia, with thousands of dog lovers and their furry friends attending each year!
2 Find all of the dog products and services you can imagine
With over 100 doggie-related stalls, if you can imagine it, you can find it at Paws at the Park! Check out the best of Gold Coast and Brisbane dog products and services, including treats, toys, accessories, homewares, clothing, beds, pet care, services like photographers, vets and alternative therapies and more! Plus - choose from a range of delicious food trucks for the pawfect lunch.
Our Gold Sponsors PetStock and EzyDog are just some of the amazing stallholders at the dog markets
3 We’re award-winning
Paws at the Park has been crowned Australia’s Best Annual Dog Market Event, voted Queensland's Best Doggie Day Out, has won two Pet Services and Product Awards, and now won the Best Dog Market Event Coordinators of 2023!
4 Entertainment for all
We’re more than just a market. Paws at the Park features live music, talks, demos, and activities for every pup and person to enjoy. Join us at the stage for a range of interesting topics, and even a dance with the Gold Coast’s famous Gee Cee and Cee Cee!
Join Gee Cee and Cee Cee at the stage for a boogie!
5 Off-leash areas for big and small
Paws at the Park is the only markets that offer off-lead areas for small and big dogs, providing a unique experience for your pup to run and play to their heart's content!
Our off-leash areas are split into big and small
Let your pooch run free in a safe and secure space
6 Support a cause
As proud supporters of Animal Welfare League QLD (AWLQ), by attending Paws at the Park you can help raise funds for animals in need. Our $5 parking, activities and raffle have already raised over $66,000 for this amazing charity partner. You can also check out many rescue groups at the event if you’re considering adding a new member to your family!
7 Win big in the raffle
This year, Paws at the Park is upping the ante with its AWLQ raffle, featuring over $2000 in prizes from our amazing stallholders. All proceeds from parking ($5 donation) and the raffle will go directly to AWLQ.
8 Enter your pup into a pawsome competition
Our competitions have run since 2016 and are a big crowd pleaser! Join our MC Jodie and our guest judges as they try to choose a Best Dressed Small Dog, Best Dressed Big Dog and pup with the Best Trick!
Choosing our competition winners is no easy feat!
9 A fitting location
Held at the Gold Coast’s beautiful Mudgeeraba Showgrounds and supported by Councillor Glenn Tozer, Paws at the Park provides plenty of green space for a day of tail-wagging excitement for your dog.
10 Pat all the dogs!
Needs we say more? Paws at the Park is a chance to get your “awwww!” on and enjoy seeing thousands of adorable dogs in one place!
So many dogs, so little time
Unleash the fun and celebrate the joy of our furry friends. Don't miss out on the doggie event of the year - mark your calendars for Paws at the Park on August 20 2023!
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