Competitions and Demonstrations
Get ready for tail wags, belly laughs and some friendly competition! Join us at the Scratch Competition Arena for a series of light-hearted and entertaining pet contests and demonstrations.
Come along and enter your pet in one (or more!) of our crowd-favourite categories
Pre event registrations for the Dachshund Dash are now closed. On the day registrations still available from 11am at the Scratch Competition Arena.
No registrations required for the other competitions – just swing by the Scratch Competition Arena and join the fun!
Weight Pull is a fun and exciting sport for you and your dog! This fast growing performance event is perfectly suited to the Amstaff and one in which they often excel. The objective of Weight Pull is to see how much weight your dog can pull over the length of the chute within the allocated times. Check out the demonstration to learn more - or 'come and try' later in the day. Visit the AMSTAFF Club team on event day for more information.
Calling all sausage dogs (and their humans)!We’re thrilled to announce the Dachshund Dash is coming to The Great Pet-together! It’s the race that’s as much fun to watch as it is to run – with short legs, big hearts, and lots of laughs guaranteed. Whether your pup is a sprinter or just loves the spotlight, this is their chance to be part of the action.
Have you got a stylish fur baby that you want to show off to the Frankston community? Is your pet a wannabe fashionista? Pets come in all shapes and sizes – and so do their outfits! Come join the Best Dressed Pet Parade for your chance to win some great pet prize packs!Taking place at 12:05 pm – we want to see you there! Anything goes- hats, bow ties, crazy costumes – surprise us! It’s all about colour, imagination and fun! Owners are welcome to dress up too at our Pet/ Owner Lookalike Competition.
Is your pet the smartest little animal around? Can she shake hands, play dead or roll over? Does he have awesome dance moves, love playing soccer or giving High 5’s!Bragging rights are up for grabs at our Best Trick Competition. Or maybe you have the Fluffiest Pet in Frankston! We’d love to meet you and your little furballs!
Don’t miss Lenny’s iconic Pupcup Eating Competition; the crowd-favourite event where dogs of all sizes compete for glory, treats, and medals! Divided by size classes, each round is high-energy, hilarious, and heart-melting. Winners will score a winner's medal, treats and of course, ultimate bragging rights.