North Gong Dog Day 2026

Presented by Pound Paws and proudly sponsored by North Wollongong Hotel, Illawarra's favourite Dog Day returns! 🐾 Illawarra's Favourite Dog Day is Back! 🐾 Presented by Pound Paws and proudly sponsored by North Wollongong Hotel, the highly North Gong Dog Day is returning on Saturday, 19th September 2026! Get ready for a day full of excitement, community, and most importantly, raising awareness for pet adoption! 🌟🐕 Here's a sneak peek at what we've got in store: 🎶 Live Entertainment & Music: Enjoy a day of lively tunes to keep the vibes upbeat. 🐾 Rescue Dog Stalls: Meet adorable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes in the Rescue Dog Adoption Parade 🎾 Puppy Ball Pit: Watch your fur babies have a blast in a pit of endless fun! 🛍️ Pet Market Stalls: Explore a wide range of pet-related products and services. 🎨 Puppy Paw-casso Art Table: Let your dog’s inner artist shine at this fun painting activity. 👗 Best Dressed Dog Competition: Strut your pup’s style and compete for the title of the best-dressed dog with a celebrity judging panel! 🏆 Best Trick Competition: Show off your dog’s amazing skills and compete for the top spot, judged by a celeb panel! It’s going to be a fun-filled day with something for every dog lover to enjoy! We are proud to raise awareness for Illawarra's dog rescue groups. Funds raised before and during the event will be donated to the rescue groups who are joining us on the day! Mark your calendars, bring your furry friends, and get ready for a day of love, laughter, and tail-wagging fun! 🐶🎉 See you there!