Blacktown’s Pet Festival: a great day out for pets and pet lovers
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Published on 24 September 2020
All creatures great and small – and their owners – are in for a treat at Blacktown City Council’s annual Pet Festival.
Pet lovers should mark Sunday, 11 October in their calendar for the COVID-SAFE, 2020 Pet Festival.
Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM, encouraged local residents and animal enthusiasts alike to show off their ‘pet pride’ at the free event held at the Café green, Blacktown Showground.
“Pets are such an important part of so many of our residents’ lives, and at Blacktown City Council we want to provide an opportunity to celebrate the joy and companionship of pet ownership,” Mayor Bleasdale said.
“As an animal lover myself and a former dog breeder, I know pets have provided comfort and laughter during this difficult time, so we are delighted the Pet Festival can go ahead under strict COVID-SAFE conditions.
“This festival is also a valuable way in which Council raises awareness about responsible pet ownership.
“I look forward to seeing furry, feathered or scaly friends descend on Blacktown Showground for a great day of fun which the whole family can enjoy.”
While not all usual entertainment and activities will be held this year, the Pet Festival will still feature plenty of attractions, including dog obedience demonstrations by the Blacktown Kennel Club, free micro-chipping for Blacktown City residents, pet stalls and displays, a Blacktown Animal Holding Facility stall, roving entertainment, and a mobile dog wash.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, entry is by ticket only and there will be three session times on the day.
10.00 am – 11.30 am 12pm – 1.30 pm 2.00 pm – 3.30 pmEntry tickets can only be secured online to comply with current restrictions of 500 people in the event per session.
Tickets are available now via Blacktown City Council’s website: blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Events-and-activities/2020-Blacktown-City-Pet-Festival.
Date: Sunday, 11 October 2020
Time: 10am to 3.30pm, spread over three sessions
Location: Café Green, Blacktown Showground, Richmond Road, Blacktown, 2148
Cost: Free, but tickets are essential
The Blacktown Animal Holding Facility delivers a valuable service to the community by providing safe housing for lost or surrendered animals to be kept while attempts are made to reunite them with their family or to re-home them.
For more information about the Blacktown Animal Holding Facility call 9839 6161 or visit blacktown.nsw.gov.au.
All patrons must agree to the following requirements before entering the 2020 Blacktown City Council Pet Festival:
use hand sanitiser on arrival and throughout the event area adhere to all 1.5 metre social distancing requirements have their temperature checked on arrival sign in through the COVID-19 check in app and register on arrival must not have a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath must not have travelled internationally or to Victoria in the last 14 days had contact with someone diagnosed with or suspected of having coronavirus (COVID-19) been recently tested for COVID- 19 and awaiting resultsApplications are also open for stallholders for the 2020 Pet Festival.
Applicants should be aware only pet related products and services will be accepted.
Please complete the stallholder form located on Council’s website and email it to [email protected].
Should you have any questions, please contact the Events Team on 9839 6000.
Picture: a happy four-legged visitor to the Blacktown City Council Pet Festival in 2019.